Form Carpenter Helper I

About the Company

MasTec Industrial and Phoenix Industrial have served the power industry since 1947, supporting utilities, developers, and municipalities with EPC services and project development expertise. We specialize in natural gas, oil, biomass, and waste-to-energy projects, with deep experience in utility and industrial systems, including simple and combined-cycle plants and reciprocating engines. Committed to delivering quality, safety, and value at every project phase, we invest in top talent and foster a respectful, inclusive environment where employees thrive as innovative leaders.

MasTec Industrial is part of the MasTec Clean Energy & Infrastructure (CE&I) business segment, which generates over $4.5 billion in annual revenue and provides construction services across renewables, industrial, infrastructure, and general building sectors. MasTec, a minority-owned Fortune 500 company, has shaped the construction industry for more than 90 years, with over 35,000 employees and 400 offices nationwide. We are one of the largest construction firms in the country, ranked #1 in Power, #16 Top 50 Domestic Heavy Contractors, and #13 Transportation Contractor by Engineering News-Record (ENR).

About the Role

The Form Carpenter Helper I performs a variety of tasks, including erecting and setting forms for vertical and horizontal concrete structures and site work, per specifications and drawings.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret measuring tools such as tape measures, speed squares, and framing squares to perform tasks accurately.
• Understand plant north and drawing coordinates.
• Assist in setting and placement of forms to proper elevations and locations, prepare the base, and install proper reinforcing.
• Set and erect forms using a wide variety of materials and forming systems for vertical and horizontal concrete forming.
• Assist in marking, cutting, and assembly of materials.
• Shape materials to prescribed measurements and assemble, fastening with nails, dowel pins, or glue.
• Assist in general carpentry tasks, such as building and installing barricades, decks, shelves, and other miscellaneous site needs.
• Assist in placing and tying rebar.
• Assist in placing and finishing concrete.
• Maintain set standards of accuracy and perform duties in a safe manner.
• Be knowledgeable of MIC Health and Safety programs and project-specific regulations.
• Actively participate in daily toolbox meetings with crews and subcontractors, setting a personal example of safe behavior.
• Follow all state, company, client, OSHA, and federal guidelines regarding health and safety.
• Maintain good "housekeeping" by cleaning up work areas and jobsites after each task.

Requirements

• 6 months to 1 year of related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum 6 months of experience in a carpenter helper role.
• Knowledge of health and safety programs and regulations.

Physical Demands

• Work up to a 12-hour shift doing hard physical work in varying temperatures and outside conditions.
• Maintain physical strength and stamina; use arms, hands, and legs fully.
• Push, pull, and frequently lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Stoop, kneel, balance, crouch, crawl, and climb to perform job tasks.
• Perform repetitive tasks continuously for several-hour intervals.
• Work in uncontrolled environmental conditions, including extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors, and loud noises.
• Wear personal protective equipment (PPE) such as safety-toed shoes, gloves, safety glasses, hearing protection, hard hats, and vests.
• Move in and around confined, cluttered, and uneven areas.
• Work at heights and comply with all safety and fall-protection requirements.
• Evaluate information based on measurable standards and recognize slight differences in shapes and shadings in objects or drawings.
• Visualize objects in three dimensions from drawings.
• Maintain good balance, vision (naturally or with correction), and hearing (naturally or with correction).
• Coordinate the use of eyes, hands, and feet effectively.

Benefits

Financial Wellbeing

• Competitive pay starting at $22/hour, with ongoing performance reviews and merit increases.
• 401(k) with company match and Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).
• Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care.

Health & Wellness

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance (plan choice) covering spouses, domestic partners, and children.
• Diabetes management, telehealth coverage, prescription drug plan, and pet insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program.

Planning for the Unexpected

• Short- and long-term disability, life insurance, and accidental death & dismemberment coverage.
• Voluntary life insurance, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity coverage.
• Emergency Travel Assistance Program.
• Group legal plan.