Carpenter

About the role

ARCHER WESTERN is currently seeking a Carpenter for the GDOT SR 316 Bundle 2 in Athens-Clarke, GA. The Carpenter constructs, erects, and installs structures made of wood, plywood, wallboard, and other materials using carpentry hand tools, power tools, and woodworking machines for jobsites including commercial, industrial, or heavy civil projects.

Employees are provided the opportunity to work all over the U.S. in our Building, Transportation, and Water Divisions, as well as gaining access to industry-leading training. We are dedicated to career advancement by rewarding hard work and initiative.

Responsibilities

• Measure distance and mark guidelines on working surface to prepare for laying down work
• Prepare, build, and install wooden structures in line with prefabricated units to form bridge, drain structures, walls, and additional structures
• May assist with installation of awnings, metal decking for concrete slabs (if decking is removed)
• Use carpenter’s belt with carpentry hand tools, power tools, and other wood making machinery

Qualifications

• 3–5 years verifiable experience preferred
• Ability to climb and maintain balance on scaffold/ladder
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs; may be required to work in adverse weather conditions
• Ability to comply with all safety policies and procedures; communicate effectively with co-workers and supervisors to ensure projects are completed properly
• Strong work ethic and desire to learn
• Good manual dexterity; may be standing, bending, kneeling, or sitting for long periods
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screening