Carpenter

General Purpose of Job

Build rough wooden structures, such as concrete forms and scaffolds according to sketches, blueprints, or oral instructions.

Essential Functions

• Study blueprints and diagrams to determine dimensions of structure or form to be constructed.
• Measure materials or distances, using square, measuring tape, or rule to lay out work.
• Cut or saw boards, timbers, or plywood to required size, using handsaw, power saw, or woodworking machine.
• Assemble and fasten material together to construct wood or metal framework of structure, using bolts, nails, or screws.
• Anchore and brace forms and other structures in place, using nails, bolts, anchor rods, steel cables, planks, wedges, and timbers.
• Mark cutting lines on materials, using pencil and scriber.
• Erect forms, framework, scaffolds, ladders, hoists, or roof supports, using hand tools, plumb rule, and level.
• Bore bolt holes in timber, masonry, or concrete walls, using power drill.
• Assemble wood or metal forms for construction of columns and walls.
• Fabricate parts, using woodworking and metalworking machines.
• Dig or direct digging of post holes and set poles to support structures.
• Dismantle wall and column form.

Education/Experience/License/Certifications

• Apprentice certificate required for apprentices.

Alignment to Clark Standards of Excellence

• Self-Motivated
• Results Oriented
• Adaptable
• Team Player
• Accountable
• Ethical
• Innovative
• Resilient
• Buils Relationships

Physical Demands of the Job

• This is a physically demanding role on an active construction site.
• You must be able to work safely around heavy equipment and construction traffic.
• You must be able to frequently lift, carry, and move materials weighing up to 50 pounds alone, and use team-lifting techniques for anything heavier.
• Long periods of continual standing or walking are required, along with the ability to bend, climb, kneel, and reach.
• Good balance and dexterity are crucial, as you will be working safely at various heights and in tight spaces.
• You'll need visual acuity to operate equipment and spot hazards, and the ability to hear with or without assistance to understand instructions in noisy environments.

Your Work Environment on the Site

• You’ll regularly work outdoors and may be exposed to the elements—be it heat, cold, rain, snow, or wind.
• The work environment frequently involves exposure to moving mechanical equipment, high noise levels, dust, fumes, airborne particles, vibrations, and potential electrical hazards.

Our High-Performing Culture

• This is a demanding, high-performance environment.
• We are looking for candidates who are energized by challenge, thrive under pressure, and are prepared to do what it takes to achieve exceptional results.
• Success in this role requires significant commitment, including flexibility to work extended hours, especially during critical project phases or client deadlines.

A Drug Free Workplace

• Clark promotes a drug free workplace.
• A pre-employment drug “fitness for duty” screening is required, and the company conducts random quarterly drug “fitness for duty” tests.

Join us in building the future!

If you are ready for a challenging yet rewarding career in construction, we encourage you to apply.