Carpenter - Foundation & Sructural Repairs
The Drying Company is passionate about delivering outstanding customer experiences and excellence-driven results. We value integrity, leadership, and continuous learning.
About the role
As a Carpenter, you will apply your carpentry knowledge and experience to diagnose and repair structural framing issues in crawl spaces. You will travel between the TDC office in Toano, VA, and job sites throughout Hampton Roads, Greater Richmond, and the Virginia Peninsula (company vehicle provided).
Responsibilities
- Interpret and follow framing plans and structural drawings
- Complete crawl space framing repairs, including joist replacement, beam installation, sill plate repair, and structural reinforcement
- Train and supervise other crew members in the above skills
- Identify areas for improvement/correction at various project sites to comply with both code and TDC’s high standards
- Communicate with homeowners; maintain the highest levels of customer service
Requirements
- Professional experience in carpentry and residential framing
- Professional experience reading and interpreting construction plans/structural drawings
- Experience in supervision, teaching, and/or mentorship of team members
- Ability to communicate clearly (verbally and in writing) with colleagues, company leadership, and homeowners
- Excellent customer service skills and a positive, professional attitude
- Dedication to high standards of excellence on the job site
- Familiarity with OSHA safety requirements
- Valid driver's license with a clean record (Insurance verification required)
- Willingness to submit to a pre-employment background check
Working Conditions
- Challenging environments such as tight, dark, or damp spaces
- Seasonal weather conditions
Physical Requirements
- Physical stamina to perform labor-intensive tasks, including lifting heavy objects and operating tools
- Ability to enter crawlspaces
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
- 401K
- Paid holidays and vacations
- Company vehicle outfitted with necessary tools and equipment (to be picked up/dropped off at the TDC headquarters each day)
- Friendly, supportive environment where employees and their success are celebrated
Specializing in keeping the outside outside, The Drying Company is passionate about protecting homes and building strong relationships with our clients, our community, and our team. Family-owned since 2002, we are a Home Performance Contractor specializing in attics, basements, crawl spaces, foundation repair, and gutters.