Carpenter, Trades ​/ Skilled Labor

Job Description

About this role

Brasfield & Gorrie is hiring a Carpenter in Dallas, TX to build rough wooden structures and concrete formwork for commercial projects. Work will support concrete pours and site framing using vertical and horizontal forms, gang forms, scaffolds and temporary shelters. Candidates must have several years of commercial carpentry experience, be able to work at elevated heights and outdoors in all weather, provide basic hand tools, follow all safety protocols, and maintain a drug-free work environment.

Work is physical and may require lifting materials and working from sketches, blueprints, or oral instructions.

What you'll do

• Build rough wooden structures including vertical and horizontal concrete forms, gang forms, blocking, Johnny clamp forms, scaffolds, tunnel/bridge/sewer supports and temporary frame shelters
• Work from sketches, blueprints and oral instructions to lay out and assemble formwork and rough framing
• Install and adjust scaffolding systems and general framing as required for concrete pours and site access
• Follow all safety protocols on site and maintain a drug-free work environment
• Provide and use basic carpentry hand tools (hammer, speed square, tape measure, chalk box, pliers, tool pouch, etc.)
• Perform physically demanding tasks: frequently lift materials (up to 50 lbs), work at elevated heights and work outdoors in all weather conditions

• Several years of commercial construction carpentry experience (3 years preferred)
• Experience with vertical and horizontal concrete forms and gang forms preferred
• Ability to read and interpret drawings, sketches and blueprints
• Able to work at elevated heights and perform physical labor outdoors in all weather
• Capable of frequently lifting materials up to 50 lbs and performing demanding manual work
• Must provide and maintain basic hand tools listed in the job description

• Own and maintain basic carpentry hand tools (hammer, speed square, tape measure, chalk box, pliers, tool pouch)
• Willingness to work in a drug-free workplace and follow site safety protocols
• Ability to work at elevated heights and outdoors in all weather
• 3 years commercial construction carpentry experience preferred