Carpenter Apprentice, HCI Construction

About the Role

This is a full-time position (40 hrs./week) for a Carpentry Apprentice with HCI Construction.

Summary

Construct, erect, demo, install, and repair structures using carpenter’s hand and power tools.

Key Responsibilities

• May be asked to lead and/or coordinate activities of co-workers while working on smaller projects.
• Follow established safety rules and regulations and maintain a clean and safe work environment.
• Verify trueness of structure using plumb bob and level.
• Understand and follow blueprints, drawings, and specifications.
• Shape or cut materials to specific measurements using hand tools, machines, and/or power saw.
• Erect, move, and perform duties from scaffolding, ladders, and lifts.
• Install structures and fixtures such as: flooring, wall framing, insulation, rafters/trusses, sheathing, drywall, drywall finishes, painting/staining, doors/windows, hardware, accessories, partitions, cabinets/countertops, trims, ceilings, siding, fascia/soffit, and roofing using carpenter tools.
• Measure and mark cutting lines on materials using a pencil, marker, chalk, or marking gauge.
• Understand and follow company chain of command and reporting methods.
• Retain and apply what is learned as it applies to the next skill level.
• Regularly attend company safety training sessions.

Competencies

• Critical Thinking
• Complex Problem Solving
• Judgement and Decision Making
• Seeing Potential Problems
• Respect for Property
• Positive Attitude toward Others

Work Environment

• Performs physically demanding work.
• May work at great heights or outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Use of Personal Protection Equipment is required.

Physical Demands

• Lifts heavy objects.
• Walks and stands for long periods of time.
• Performs strenuous physical labor under adverse field conditions.
• Lifts, pushes, pulls, or carries objects.
• Uses abdominal and lower back muscles to provide support over time without fatigue.
• Effectively jumps, sprints, or throws objects.
• Requires good manual dexterity (hand, hand with arm, two hands) and multi-limb coordination.
• Requires the ability to quickly move arms and legs.
• Must have excellent stamina.

Tool Requirements

• Work Gloves
• Framing Hammer
• Nail Set
• Lineman’s Pliers
• Steel Claw Bar
• 25’ Tape Measure
• Tool Pouches
• Metal Speed Square
• Leather Work Boots
• Weather appropriate clothing
• Utility Knife
• ½” Cordless drill or impact (18 Volt or greater)
• Chalk Box
• 4’ Level

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

• Full-time position (40 hrs./week).
• Days and hours: typically Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. with overtime as needed before/after shifts and on Saturdays.

Travel

• Primarily local during the business day, although some out-of-area and overnight travel may be expected.

Experience

• Able to perform job duties with little to no supervision.
• General understanding of construction practices.
• Willingness to put forth extra effort.
• Communication skills both verbal and written.
• Ability to take direction and carry out job duties as needed.

Education

• High school diploma or Equivalent.
• Three years or more experience in a related area preferred.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

• Maintains a valid driver’s license and be insurable under company insurance provider/program.