Skilled Trade

About the role

The Skilled Trade role at JE Dunn involves working on new construction, renovations, and a variety of project types. Skilled Trades consist of experienced tradesmen across specialized crafts and are essential to the company’s self-perform efforts. These roles utilize a variety of tools and specialized equipment, ensuring control over schedule, production budget, quality, and safety. Responsibilities vary widely depending on specific tasks, project types, and build phases.

Autonomy and Decision-Making: Follows directions and refers all exceptions to supervisor.

Career Path: Trade Foreman 1

Responsibilities

• Carpenter: Perform rough carpentry, set forms for concrete, and handle finish work such as wall paneling, casework, and trim.
• Cement Mason/Finisher: Set forms, install rebar or mesh wire, mold expansion joints and edges, apply sealants, spread, level, and smooth concrete.
• Operators: Operate equipment including cranes, rough terrain forklifts, skid steers, excavators, earth-moving equipment, lifts, pile drivers, and more.
• Bricklayer: Install brick veneer, CMU, stone flooring and paneling, perform masonry restoration, work with cast and dimensional stone, paving, and other masonry elements.
• Ironworker: Handle epoxy bar, post-tensioning, wire mesh, and reinforcing steel.
• Electricians (Renewables projects): Install and maintain electrical equipment and wiring connecting the plant to the electrical grid. Work with generators, inverters, transformers, computer systems regulating electricity flow, and high-voltage systems.

Requirements

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to perform work accurately, completely, and in a timely manner.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of specific trades and scopes of work.
• Ability to follow up on inquiries in a timely manner.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Ability to identify common construction materials and equipment.
• Ability to build relationships and collaborate within a team, both internally and externally.

Education

• High School Diploma or GED (Preferred).
• Apprentice and/or Vocational/Technical/Trade training (Preferred).
• In lieu of the above requirements, equivalent relevant experience will be considered.

Experience

• 0-2 years in a specific trade (Preferred).
• 0-2 years of commercial construction experience (Preferred).

Working Environment

• Must be able to lift at least 50 pounds.
• May be exposed to extreme conditions (hot or cold).
• Must be willing to work non-traditional hours to meet project needs.
• Must have reliable transportation.
• May require use of a respirator.
• Must be comfortable working at projected heights, narrow workspaces, and various depths (e.g., trenches).

Frequent activities include: Standing, walking, climbing, bending, kneeling, carrying, swinging, reaching above shoulder, pushing, pulling, and balancing.

Specific environmental and physical requirements may vary by project type/location.

Benefits

The benefits package for this position is classified as Skilled Trade Non Union. Click here for benefits details.