Carpenter Journeyman

Carpenter Journeyman - Various Locations

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A Carpenter Journeyman constructs, erects, installs, and repairs structures and fixtures of wood, plywood, and patent-type form systems using hand tools and power tools within tolerances that conform to drawings and specifications, as well as directing and training Carpenter helpers to do the same.

• Builds wooded structures, such as stairs, concrete forms, scaffolds, tunnel and sewer supports, and temporary frame shelters, according to blueprints or oral instructions, and lays out and installs partitions and cabinet work.
• Measures boards, timbers, or plywood using a square, measuring tape, and ruler and marks cutting lines on materials using a pencil and scriber.
• Shapes materials to required sizes using saws, chisels, and planes.
• Operate electric and pneumatic tools.
• Selects, loads, and hauls job material to the work site.
• Meets the following responsibilities: measures and shapes materials as described above; demonstrates Yates core values and principles; follows Yates Code of Conduct; adheres to safety responsibilities and expectations.
• Refuses unsafe work and carries out all work by the established Yates Safety Procedures and Work Practices; reports incidents, near hits, and hazards to management; wears and maintains personal PPE; informs fellow employees of hazardous situations; participates in workplace inspections; complies with statutory requirements; participates in required training; provides safety suggestions; presents a mature approach to working safely; attends prestart and safety meetings and contributes.
• Other related duties as needed and assigned by Field Supervision.
• This is not an all-inclusive list of tasks; employees are expected to complete any tasks they are assigned.

Level III:

• Four (4) + years of heavy industrial-related carpenter experience
• NCCER Carpenter journeyman certification

Level II:

• Four (4) + years of heavy industrial-related carpenter experience
• NCCER “Performance” Carpenter journeyman verification
• Other verified experiences or certifications with carpenter experience

Level I:

• Four (4) + years of heavy industrial-related carpenter experience

• 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

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.

• All weather conditions at varying temperatures
• Work at varying elevations
• Will work in windy and dusty environments
• Moderate to high noise levels
• Project site may contain light to heavy equipment, vehicles, materials, and tools
• Ability to hear bells, whistles, and alarms
• Required to wear safety-approved body harnesses when working at 4’ or above
• Adhere to standing, walking, bending, squatting, climbing, and lifting requirements
• Ability to talk and hear to communicate
• 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.
• Vision abilities to focus, see short and long distances, colors, depth perception, and peripheral vision

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 and was incorporated in 1964. We are financially sound, with significant bonding capacity and vast personnel and equipment resources. Our portfolio includes projects across sectors such as arts and culture, civil, commercial, education, entertainment and gaming, federal, healthcare, hospitality, manufacturing, municipal, retail, and technology.

We work to understand client needs and continually look for opportunities to add value to their projects.

Our client relations are the foundation of our success. We strive to help each client achieve their vision by carefully managing details and maintaining constant communication 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 nondiscrimination laws in every location where the company has facilities.

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