Framing Carpenter

Job Description

As a Framing Carpenter, you'll be following plans to make sure everything meets the requirements. Your job will involve inspecting, repairing, installing, modifying, rebuilding, constructing, and maintaining structures that you're assigned to. To be a Framing Carpenter, you'll need a high school diploma or equivalent. You may also need to complete an apprenticeship or formal training. Typically, you'll report to a supervisor or manager. Once you've gained full proficiency in your area of expertise, you'll work with moderate supervision. You should have 1-3 years of related experience to work as a Tradesman.

Responsibilities

• Take apart or put together scaffolding, bracing, and other temporary structures
• Dig trenches and fill in holes
• Operate equipment and heavy machinery
• Follow instructions from construction project managers and supervisors
• Load and unload building materials
• Get rid of hazardous materials and debris from the work site
• Help trade workers like carpenters or electricians
• Control the work site by setting up barriers, signs, or directing traffic

Requirements

• Stay alcohol and drug-free while on the job
• Have high standards of integrity and professionalism
• Experience with equipment like boom lifts, scissor lifts, and fork lifts
• 1 to 3 years of experience working as a Journeyman in construction
• Follow the rules set by the Foreman, Project Manager, or other supervisors
• Load and unload building materials
• Get rid of waste and hazardous materials from the job site
• Help trade workers, such as carpenters
• Pass drug and background checks
• Have a valid driver’s license and a reliable vehicle for work
• Have the necessary tools and a belt to keep them handy
• Be able to switch job sites and work with different clients
• Provide 2-3 references from you most recent jobs