Carpenter Helper - Kingsport, TN

Turner Industries is a fully diversified industrial contractor. We help move the world forward by providing responsive, innovative solutions designed to increase plant production, reduce costs, reduce downtime, and even prevent shutdowns. Headquartered in Baton Rouge, LA, Turner Industries has over 20,000 employees with offices and job sites across the United States. Our single-solution approach in the petrochemical, refining, energy, pulp and paper, and related industries has made Turner one of the nation's top industrial contractors and earned us the No.

1 spot on ABC's 2024 Top Performers list. People are at the heart of everything we do. Their safety, security, and satisfaction have always been our top priorities. For proof, look no further than our strong working relationships and extraordinary workforce.

We are seeking a Carpenter Helper for a position in Kingsport, TN. The Helper position is responsible for assisting skilled workers in performing their assigned duties and performing a large variety of duties. Non-exempt role;
Reports to the Foreman;
Assigned duties according to specific procedures / work is checked frequently.

• High school or equivalent
• Preferably six (6) months of experience in specified skill
• Able to focus on task at hand without being distracted
• Post offer drug / alcohol screen, physical evaluation, and signed acceptance of the Turner Industries Drug, Alcohol and Contraband Policy
• Comply with company and client job site safety requirements
• Must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of others in the workplace

Read and sign off on JSA prior to starting shift; employee may perform one or more of the following duties: digs, spreads and levels dirt and gravel, touch up paint, pour and spread concrete, asphalt, gravel or other materials; handle building materials; fix flats and change out tires on trailers and mobile equipment; lifts and carries materials such as pipe and fittings throughout the facility;

helps with tools and equipment such as welding machine set up, rigging for the crane, tightening headstock etc.; if certified may be required to operate the crane; may be transferred from task to task as the project progresses to completion; maintains a clean and safe work environment at all times; perform additional assignments per supervisor's direction

Final agreed upon compensation is based upon individual qualifications and experience.

Depending on your employment status, benefits include health, dental, vision, life, ADD, voluntary life / ADD, disability benefits, leaves of absence, 401k, paid time off, paid holidays, telehealth access, and employee assistance program.

May be required to do the following: climbing ladders, scaffolds, structures, etc. above and below ground level; maintaining balance on ladders, scaffolds, structures, etc.; reaching in all directions; handling and manipulating objects and materials; coordinating the movements of eyes, hands and fingers to operate tools and equipment; lifting 30 to 50 pounds from ground level, waist level, and/or overhead; carrying objects, tools, equipment, etc.;

standing / sitting; walking; pushing; pulling; bending; kneeling; crouching/squatting; seeing with or without correction; hearing with or without correction; wearing respirator and other PPE; typing /data entry; stepstool use; work in excessive heat; work in excessive cold; work in loud environment

Turner Industries is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability and/or protected veteran status in accordance with governing law.