Foreman Carpenter

Responsibilities

• Oversee and lead a crew of 1-15 employees
• Constructs, erects, installs, and repairs structures and fixtures of wood, plywood using hand tools and power tools.
• Read blueprints and specifications to determine the scope of work: locations, quantities, and sizes of materials required.
• Identify all tools required for tasks.
• Identify safety risks and the precautions required to eliminate those risks.

Qualifications

• Must have 5+ years working as a Journeyman carpenter on an industrial construction project.
• Must have 2+ years of experience working in a supervisory position
• Must be able to read blueprints, plans, and drawings proficiently to perform duties.
• Must have knowledge of materials, tools, and processes involved with basic building techniques and form construction.
• Must be able to compute basic arithmetic functions, measure, mark, and cut equipment and materials to specification.
• Must have reliable transportation.
• Must be able to work full work schedule and any additional overtime as needed
• Must be willing to work safely and follow all safety rules and regulations.
• Must follow all company and site rules and regulations.
• Preferred: Current Zachry or Zachry ROF’ed employee.
• Preferred: Former experience working with Zachry Industrial, Inc.
• Preferred: National Center for Construction Education and Research’s (NCCER) certification for Industrial Journeyman Carpenter.
• Preferred: Formal/Technical education.
• Preferred: Experience working with concrete and rebar.

Requirements

• Physical Requirements: Employees will be required to adhere to large amounts of standing, walking, bending, squatting, sitting and lifting.
• Will talk and hear to communicate.
• Will use arms and hands to signal, grab, hold, turn, push, and pull objects, materials, controls and tools.
• May be required to pick up, lift, carry and move up to 50lbs.
• Will work at heights, climb ladders and stairways, and may occasionally work off platforms/scaffolding using the appropriate fall protection requirements.
• Must be able to work in all weather conditions (including heat, rain, cold and wind) while wearing appropriate PPE.
• Will be required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) including but not limited to hard hat, safety glasses/spoggles, ear plugs, masks/respirators, hi-vis safety vests, leather gloves and leather steel-toed work boots.