Carpenter

Chesapeake, VA

Description

REQUIREMENTS: ALL Applicants must be:

18 years of age
Able to pass a drug test
Legally eligible to work in the US
If assigned to a government project, US citizenship and clear background check may be required.
Additional Requirements for Craftworkers:
- Must have own transportation to and from jobsite every workday (driver’s license not required)
- Must provide own hand tools (excluding power tools)
- Ability to lift 50 lbs

Primary Function of Carpenter:

Build and set forms to pour concrete.
Work outside in various weather conditions, both hot and cold.
Walk, stand, twist, bend, and stoop for entire shift.
Follow instructions of Foreman and Superintendent while working in a team setting.
40-hour work week with possible overtime.

Typical Duties include but are not limited to:

Prepare layout, using a rule or measuring tape and framing square.
Mark cutting and assembly lines on materials, using a pencil, chalk, and marking gauge.
Construct forms and chutes for pouring concrete.
Erect scaffolding and ladders for assembling structures above the ground level.
Erect built-in-place forms or assemble and install prefabricated forms.
Anchor and brace forms to fixed objects, using nails, bolts, anchor rods, and steel cables.
Layout and install embeds in concrete formwork.
Proficient in rigging and flagging cranes. (Additional training will be provided if necessary)
Must be safety minded and adhere to all safety policies.

Skills, Knowledge, Qualifications & Experience:

Must have a minimum 3 years of experience in heavy construction, specifically with knowledge of stick framed, Symons, and gang form systems.
Work within precise standards of accuracy
Must have basic carpenter tools
Compare and see differences in the size, shape, and forms of lines, figures, and objects
Must follow policies and procedures and support MEB’s goals and values