Carpenter Apprentice

About the role

Mortenson is seeking a Carpenter Apprentice (levels I‑IV) to assist Journeyman and Foreman Carpenters with their tasks while learning the trade.

Responsibilities

• Setup trailers and build temporary structures (decks, stairs, roofs) between office units.
• Install shelves, set up tool trailers/conex’s, silt fences, straw bales, and implement the site erosion control plan.
• Hand‑set forms and assemble gang forms.
• Assist journeyman and foreman with shooting grades and elevations.
• Unload, handle, stockpile, and erect prefabricated materials.
• Perform concrete and rough carpentry, including hand‑setting walls, footings, gang wall forms, structural concrete decks, drywall, finish carpentry, doors, frames, hardware, millwork, and cabinetry.
• Build relationships with individuals of diverse backgrounds and organizational levels.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Currently enrolled in an apprenticeship program.
• Previous experience on a construction site preferred.
• Strong teamwork orientation, positive attitude, professional customer service skills, detail orientation, and effective communication—including active listening and openness to diverse input and feedback.
• Ability to work with precision, visualize solid objects from drawings, read plans, and operate equipment (table saws, radial arm saws, belt & disc sanders, drill presses, fall protection equipment, rigging, and form systems).
• Repetitive hand, arm, and leg movements.
• Lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling up to 50 lb; tasks over 50 lb will be performed with assistance or equipment.
• Must be currently legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship for an employment visa; visa sponsorship is not offered.

About Mortenson

Mortenson is a top builder, developer, and EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction) firm with expertise across markets such as sports, renewable energy, data centers, healthcare, and more. The company is committed to creating a lasting positive impact on the built environment.