Carpenter - Construction

The Tepa Companies, established in 2005 and owned by the Paskenta Band of Nomlaki Indians, deliver comprehensive and sustainable solutions to federal, state, local, and private-sector clients throughout the United States. As a tribally owned enterprise, we provide wide-ranging construction, engineering, environmental, industrial, staffing, and technology services. Joining Tepa offers the opportunity to expand your entrepreneurial skill set while growing professionally alongside industry leaders, impacting your team, the organization, and our Tribe.

About the role

The Tepa Companies are seeking a Carpenter to construct, erect, install, and repair structures and fixtures of wood, plywood, and wallboard, using carpenter's hand tools and power tools, while conforming to local building codes.

Responsibilities

• Reads and studies blueprints, sketches, or building plans for material requirements and dimensions.
• Selects specified type of lumber or other materials.
• Prepares layout using rule, framing square, and calipers.
• Marks cutting and assembly lines on materials.
• Shapes materials to prescribed measurements using saws, chisels, and planes.
• Assembles cut and shaped materials and fastens them with nails, dowel pins, or glue.
• Verifies trueness of structure with plumb bob and carpenter's level.
• Erects framework for structures and lays subflooring.
• Builds stairs and installs partitions and cabinet work.
• Covers subfloor with building paper and lays hardwood, parquet, or wood-strip-block floors.
• Applies shock-absorbing, sound-deadening, and decorative paneling to ceilings and walls.
• Fits and installs prefabricated window frames, doors, doorframes, weather stripping, interior and exterior trim, and finish hardware.
• Constructs forms and chutes for pouring concrete.
• Erects scaffolding and ladders for assembling structures above ground level.
• May weld metal parts to steel structural members.
• May specialize in finish carpentry, such as installing trim, building stairs, or laying hardwood floors.
• May erect frame buildings and perform general carpentry in residential construction.
• May remove and replace sections of structures before and after installation of insulating materials.
• May perform carpentry work in construction of walk-in freezers and environmental test chambers.

Requirements

• 5+ years of general construction experience, including exposure to carpentry and/or concrete work.
• Experience operating equipment and hand tools.
• Knowledge of and ability to use power and hand tools, materials, and other equipment used on construction sites.
• Knowledge of safety practices and procedures specific to labor work, including OSHA standards.
• Must be able to pass a drug screen and background check in compliance with federal regulation.
• Ability to work overtime and some weekends as required.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Generous paid time off and holidays.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Life insurance.
• Flexible spending and health savings account.
• Mental health support and resources.
• Short and long-term disability.
• Tuition reimbursement.

Pay

$24.42 - $37.89 per hour + per diem for travelers 95+ miles from the job site.

Schedule

This position requires onsite presence at one of our project sites in the Texas region.