Journeyman Carpenter - Port Lavaca, United States - Palacios Marine and Industrial

Description

Job Summary :

The Civil Journeyman Carpenter is responsible for constructing, erecting, installing, and repairing structures and fixtures of wood, plywood, and wallboard, using carpenter's hand tools and power tools.

This position requires knowledge of structural design, the ability to read blueprints, and simple layouts, as well as knowledge of construction trade practices, procedures, techniques, tools, and equipment.

Duties and responsibilities:
Study specifications in blueprints, sketches, or building plans to prepare project layout and determine dimensions and materials required.
Shape or cut materials to specified measurements using hand tools, machines, or power saws.
Follow established safety rules and regulations and maintain a safe and clean environment.
Erect and destruct concrete forms, scaffolding, and ramps above ground level.
Remove damaged or defective parts or sections of structures and repair or replace, using hand tools.
Maintain records, document actions, and present written progress reports.
Construct forms or chutes for pouring concrete.
Verify trueness of structure, set grade, check for plumb, etc.
Mix, transfer and extend materials such as concrete and asphalt.
Fabricate and install concrete reinforcing bars.
Place and finish concrete.
Maintain clean job site, pick up tools/equipment, secure job site each day-eliminate potential hazards.
Other duties as assigned.


RequirementsEssential qualifications:
Experience - 3+ years of Journeyman level experience


Working conditions:
This position involves working outdoors in all weather conditions, including extreme heat and cold.
Must be willing to work overtime and weekends as required.
Travel may be required for this position.


Physical requirements:

The employee is regularly required to sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, and reach with hands and arms.

The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, talk or hear, and taste or smell.

The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and may frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Palacios Marine & Industrial is an equal opportunity employer prohibiting discrimination and harassment based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by law.

This policy applies to all employment practices, including hiring, promotion, termination, compensation, and training. Hiring decisions are based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs.