Carpenter Helper - Various Locations

Carpenter Helper - Various Locations 3.6 3.6 out of 5 stars

Job Summary:

A Carpenter Helper will assist Carpenters to complete journeyman tasks. They may lay out, assemble, and assist in complex tasks. Helpers learn mathematical functions and know their applications per their designated craft. They are also able to properly identify and receive instruction on the proper and safe use of, hand tools, power tools, equipment, and their procedures.

Level IV:

Competent to complete Journeyman level Carpenter tasks with minimal supervision.

Overview of Primary Duties:

Construct, fabricate, install, and dismantle form work from fixtures of metal, wood, and other accessories. May build or reinforce forms or bracing prior to pours. Framework for expansion joints and edges with edging tools, jointers, and straight edge. Verifies accuracy of structure with transit, plumb bob, square and level. Uses carpentry hand tools such as hammers, levels, squares, screw drivers, adjustable, wrenches, hand and power saws, drill motors and pry bars. Levels, smooth and shape surfaces of freshly poured concrete, using straight edge and float or power screed. Nails cleats (braces) across boards to construct concrete-supporting forms. Assist with preparing layout of form or fixture to be fabricated using lines or grades. Assist with erecting, handrails, walkways, and gangways in conjunction with formwork. May mix cement or epoxy grouts using concrete mixing machine or hoe. May signal the concrete deliverer to position truck to facilitate pouring. Load, transport and unload tools, equipment, and supplies. Observe flat drawings or diagrams and understand how they would look like solid objects. Work within precise standards of accuracy. Operation of electric and pneumatic tools. Perform minor maintenance and cleaning activities with tools and equipment. Assist with tie rebar. Demonstrate Yates Core Values and Principles Follow Yates Code of Conduct Safety Responsibilities and Expectations Responsible for refusing unsafe work and for carrying out all work by the established Yates Safety Procedures and Work Practices Report all incidents, near hits, and hazards to management. Required to wear and maintain personal PPE. Advise fellow employees of hazardous situations. Participate in workplace inspections. Comply with statutory requirements, including duty of care. Participate in required and assigned training. Provide suggestions to improve Safety. Present a mature approach to working safely. Attend prestart and Safety meetings and contribute. Other related duties as needed and assigned by Field Supervision. This is not an all-inclusive list of tasks an employee may be asked to do. Employees are expected to complete any tasks they are assigned.

Qualifications:

Level IV:

Thirty-six (36) + months of heavy industrial-related carpenter experience Other verified experiences or certifications with carpenter experience

Level III:

Twenty-four (24) to thirty-five (35) months of heavy industrial-related carpenter experience

Level II:

Twelve (12) to twenty-three (23) months of heavy industrial-related carpenter experience

Level I:

Zero (0) to eleven (11) months of heavy industrial-related carpenter experience One (1) year of industrial experience

Requirements:

Must have the ability to read and interpret instructions and documentation Personal hand tools required for craft as established on the Yates Industrial Minimum Tool List Successful completion of required Safety training to include, but not limited to, Confined Space, LOTO, and Working at

Heights Physical Demands/Essential Job Functions:

This job description reflects an assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. This is not an all-inclusive list of functions that an employee may be asked to do. Employees are expected to complete any tasks they are assigned. Physical requirements for this role may include but are not limited to: All weather conditions at varying temperatures Work at varying elevations Will work in windy and dusty environments Moderate to high noise levels The project site will contain light to heavy equipment vehicles, small to large equipment, materials, communication equipment, and tools Ability to hear bells, whistles, and alarms Required to wear safety-approved body harnesses when working at 4' or above Required to adhere to large amounts of standing, walking, bending, squatting, climbing, and lifting Ability to talk and hear to communicate Will use arms and hands to signal, grab, hold, turn, push, and pull objects, materials, controls, and tools Must be able to lift, carry, and move heavy objects up to 25 lbs. Will use vision abilities to focus, see short and long distances, colors, depth perception, and peripheral vision About Yates Construction Ranked among the top commercial and industrial construction companies in the country by Engineering News-Record , Yates Construction is family-owned. It provides a wide range of construction and building services. Incorporated in 1964 by William G. Yates Jr., we have steadily grown to become one of the nation's top commercial and industrial construction companies. We are financially sound, with a significant bonding capacity and vast personnel and equipment resources. Our portfolio includes commercial and industrial projects from various sectors, including arts and culture, civil, commercial, education, entertainment and gaming, federal, healthcare, hospitality, manufacturing, municipal, retail, and technology. We work hard to understand our client's business needs and continually look for opportunities to add value to them and their projects. Our client relationships are the foundation of our success, and our primary goal is to help each client achieve their vision. We do this by carefully managing the details and complexities of each project and communicating constantly with all team members. Yates Construction is a military-friendly employer and provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics, in addition to federal and state law requirements. Yates complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location where the company has facilities.