Rough Carpenter
- Full-Time
- Colorado Springs, CO
- Wildcat Construction Co., Inc.
- Posted 3 years ago – Accepting applications
Wildcat has the ability to self-perform many types of civil construction including earthwork and site prep, concrete and asphalt paving, civil and structural concrete, rock excavation, piling and sheet piling, sub-grade stabilization, and water/waste-water treatment facilities. We also have a tremendous amount of experience with all underground utilities including sanitary sewer, water, storm sewer, and main electrical distribution.
The Sherwood Companies have a proven track record of completing a variety of projects from General Construction, to Construction Management and Design Build Projects for both public and private owners. A brief summary of the types of projects include, urban expressways, bridges, underground utilities, dam construction, asphalt/concrete paving and water/wastewater treatment plants.
JOB DESCRIPTION
The incumbent will be responsible for designing, installing and repairing rough wooden structures, including: scaffolds, guardrail, concrete forms, sewer supports and other items using different types of materials including wood and steel. The incumbent will need to operate in a safe and efficient manner following all personal protective equipment (PPE) and process requirements. Travel may be required.
ACTIVITIES/TASKS/SCOPE
Keep work area clean, orderly and safe- Study specifications in blueprints, sketches or plans to prepare the layout of the project
- Estimate height, width, length and other proportions
- Select materials
- Shape or cut materials to specified measurements using chisels, planes, saws, drills, and sanders to repair and/or erect structures
- Join materials with nails, screws, staples, or adhesives
- Work on top of stilts, ladders, and the top beams of buildings
- Check work along the way to ensure it's up to code and specifications
- Use levels, rules, plumb bobs, framing squares, and surveying equipment to ensure everything is level and secure
- Create structures for pouring concrete
- Build concrete forms for tunnel or sewer construction project
- Erect scaffolding
- Build guardrail
- Other duties as assigned
INDIVIDUAL CONTRIBUTOR COMPETENCIES
Work Standards- Continuous Improvement
- Initiating Action
- Adaptability
- Contributing to Team Success
- Managing Work (Time Management)
- Communication
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
High School or Degree or GED required- 2-3 years of experience in heacy construction carpentry experience preferred
CERTIFICATION/OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Active listening- Monitoring
- Complex problem solving
- Mathematics
- Manual dexterity
- Extent flexibility
- Finger dexterity
- Visualization
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Keyboarding/typing
- Ability to read effectively from a computer screen and/or a paper copy
- Ability to handle a large volume of work and perform multiple tasks in a fast paced environment
- Ability to effectively verbally communicate
- Ability to stand, sit, stoop, bend, walk and lift heavy objects (50 lbs)
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Work is performed in a variety of weather conditions with exposure to outdoor elements.
ExperiencePreferred
- 2 - 3 years: Experience in heavy construction carpentry experience preferred
- High School or better
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)