Drywall Mechanic; Omaha

Drywall Mechanic (Omaha) – Turner Construction Company

Location:

Omaha, NE 68154, USA

Job Type: Regular

Job Classification:
Trade

Compensation:
Non-Union Trade

Position

Description:

Perform interior and exterior framing and installation of drywall assemblies.

• Fully comprehend scopes of work per plans and specifications to complete job assignment.
• Collaborate with Project and/or Trade Foreman for scheduling and expediting delivery of materials and equipment.
• Transfer layout information from construction drawings and documents to floors or ceilings.
• Perform installation of rough carpentry, framing, hanging of insulation and drywall, suspended ceiling systems, caulking (e.g., fire and smoke/sound), miscellaneous drywall trim, and rough carpentry.
• Perform installation of corner bead, j-bead, and l-bead, and other metal trim integral to drywall.
• Perform installation of door frames (e.g., fully welded or knockdown), doors, and hardware to manufacturer specifications and standards.
• Perform repairs to doors, frames, walls, and ceilings as required.
• Coordinate with subcontractors to establish framing requirements.
• Operate equipment including aerial lifts, forklifts, backhoe, skid steer, excavator, compactors, and construction hoist.
• Ensure Trade employees, subcontractors, and vendors comply with Turner standards, safety codes, regulations, and jobsite security.
• Display high level of teamwork, integrity, commitment, and leadership in daily operations.
• Fully understand work instructions, project signage, and safety instructions from tool and equipment manufacturers and prepare and inspect tools prior use to ensure safe and working condition.
• Participate in daily Pre-Task Plans, follow safety expectations for operation of equipment and tools, select appropriate equipment for performing work, adhere to safety protocols to perform work, and wear appropriate PPE (Personal Protection Equipment).
• Ensure security of equipment and work area while conducting operations.
• Identify, communicate, and elevate problems and issues to supervisor for immediate resolution.
• Track production of completed tasks.
• Maintain positive working relationships with customers, contractors, suppliers and other employees.
• Other activities, duties, and responsibilities as assigned.

• Minimum of 3 years of commercial drywall experience required or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Ability to understand, and interpret construction contract documents, drawings (e.g., shop, structural, blueprints, sketches, and/or building plans), specifications, scopes of work, vendor tags, and project schedule to determine dimensions and materials to execute work activities.
• Proficient use of related tools to complete work assignments.
• Knowledge of and able to apply arithmetic and basic geometry to work tasks.
• Ability to measure, read, and convey lengths with ruler or tape with high degree of accuracy.
• Able to think critically and use good judgment to solve problems.
• Ability to take direction, work independently with minimal supervision, and in team environment.
• Ability to apply active listening skills, ask clarifying questions, and complete assignments as directed.
• Clear and professional verbal and written communication skills and engage with all levels of teams, clients, business partners, and management.
• Reliable transportation required.
• Ability to travel using various modes (e.g., automobile, train, air) and accommodate night and weekend work as needed.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Performance requires vision abilities including close, distance, color, peripheral, depth perception, and focus, and hearing abilities with or without the use of an aide. Performance requires physical ability to navigate work areas under construction, climb permanent and temporary stairs, passenger use of construction personnel hoists, and climb ladders, along with the following:
Constantly:
Standing, walking, combined standing/walking, lifting/lowering/carrying weights up to 50 lbs., reaching above and below shoulder height, bending/twisting neck, bending at waist (forward & sideways, balancing, pushing/pulling, squatting, kneeling, repetitive motions, hand/wrist flexion extension, and noise/dust/chemical exposures. Frequently:
Climbing and working on heights. Occasionally:
Sitting, lifting/lowering/carrying weights more than 50 lbs., crawling, and confined space hazards.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works on‑site at the construction site where the employee is exposed to moving mechanical parts, high precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, outside weather conditions, and risk of electric…