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BLACKWOOD OF DC
Job Description: | The Carpenter will possess competency in the following areas to perform his/her role in a productive and safely manner: |
- The ability to perform duties of carpentry without supervision.
- The ability to understand and execute oral and written instructions.
- Reads blueprints and shop drawings.
- Places wall footings, grade beams and footing steps.
- Builds and Installs wall and column forms and elevated decks.
- Builds and installs structural deck forms.
- Understands various types of wall form systems and wall ties.
- Strips vertical form work.
- Prepare and sets tilt up/precast forms.
- Works with building layout.
- Assemble scaffold systems and other form systems associated within work.
- Field cut and assemble lumber and materials as needed for footings, walls, columns, bulkheads, slab edge, curb and gutter, etc.
- Utilize laser and other tools to ensure lay out and elevations are accurate.
- Have a working knowledge of power tools and ability to use and maintain them safely.
Job Requirements: | The Carpenter will possess the knowledge, skill and/or ability in the following areas essential to perform the functions of the position. |
- High School diploma or equivalent; minimum of five year of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Possess Valid ID
- Ability to write routine correspondence, and communicate with co-workers
- Ability to comprehend documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedures manuals.
- Ability to read and use a tape measure and apply associated math skills.
- Must have the ability to exert heavy physical effort, handling average weight objects up to 60 pounds.
- Ability to kneel, stoop, crouch, balance, climb or crawl.
- Ability to tolerate heights without fear.
- Work involves exposure to outside weather conditions and dirt, dust, fumes, and/or loud noises.
- Able to work a flexible schedule, sometime early, late, and weekend as needed.
- Supply their own personal hand tools (required list provided at interview).
- OSHA 10 trained
- Documented training in PPE, fall prevention/protection, scaffolding, excavation, small power tools ladders.
- Rigger/Signal Person cert card preferred
- High School Diploma/GED preferred
- CPR/First Aid Certification preferred
Employee-Owned company offering great Medical/Dental/401k/supplemental benefits packages.
EOE Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled