Carpenter, Trades ​/ Skilled Labor

Summary

Build rough wooden structures, such as concrete forms and scaffolds according to sketches, blueprints, or oral instructions.

• Study blueprints and diagrams to determine dimensions of structure or form to be constructed.
• Measure materials or distances, using square, measuring tape, or rule to lay out work.
• Cut or saw boards, timbers, or plywood to required size, using handsaw, power saw, or woodworking machine.
• Assemble and fasten material together to construct wood or metal framework of structure, using bolts, nails, or screws.
• Anchor and brace forms and other structures in place, using nails, bolts, anchor rods, steel cables, planks, wedges, and timbers.
• Mark cutting lines on materials, using pencil and scriber.
• Erect forms, framework, scaffolds, ladders, hoists, or roof supports, using hand tools, plumb rule, and level.
• Bore bolt holes in timber, masonry, or concrete walls, using power drill.
• Assemble wood or metal forms for construction of columns and walls.
• Fabricate parts, using woodworking and metalworking machines.
• Dig or direct digging of post holes and set poles to support structures.
• Dismantle wall and column form.
• Education/Experience/License/
  
  Certifications:
  
  Apprentice certificate required for apprentices.

Alignment to Clark Standards of Excellence:
Self-Motivated, Results Oriented, Adaptable, Team Player, Accountable, Ethical, Innovative, Resilient, Builds Relationships.

This role requires significant physical exertion, including the ability to navigate active construction areas with uneven terrain, temporary and permanent stairs, ladders, scaffolding, and personnel hoists. Constant standing, walking, and performing repetitive physical tasks are required daily. The employee must frequently lift, carry, push, and pull materials and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move objects weighing over 50 pounds with assistance or team lifting techniques.

This position requires frequent bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, climbing, and reaching (above and below shoulder level). The employee must possess sufficient physical dexterity and balance to work safely at various heights and in confined spaces. Visual acuity (including close, distance, peripheral, and depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus) is essential for tasks such as reading instructions, operating equipment, and ensuring safety.

Adequate hearing (with or without assistive devices) is required to understand instructions and warnings in a noisy environment.

The work environment characteristics include: working outdoors, exposure to varying weather conditions (heat, cold, wind, rain, and snow), moving mechanical equipment, high noise levels, dust, fumes, airborne particles, vibrations, and potential electrical hazards. Work regularly occurs at heights and in confined spaces, requiring safe operation around heavy equipment and construction traffic. Noise is typically loud, requiring consistent use of appropriate PPE, including hearing protection, and adherence to all Clark Construction’s comprehensive safety policies and all applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Due to project deadlines and client requirements, the role frequently requires working more than 40 hours per week.