Carpenter, Trades ​/ Skilled Labor

Carpenter

Rapid City, SD

At Scull Construction, a carpenter is responsible for building, installing, designing, and repairing structures, fixtures, furniture, and other items using wood, plastic, metal, and other materials. The position’s skill set grows through work with a team that prides itself on challenging projects in the northern plains region.

Pay: $19 - $28 per hour

• Paid Time Off
• Employer‑Sponsored Group Health Insurance - Standard or HSA Plan
• Flexible Health and Dependent Care Spending Accounts
• Dental and Vision Insurance Plans
• Company Paid Life Insurance Policy
• Supplemental Life Insurance Options for Employee and Family
• 401K and Profit‑sharing Bonus
• AFLAC Insurance Options
• Yearly Safety Bucks Incentive Program
• Employee Referral Program
• Nationwide Employee Discount Program
• Apprenticeship and Development Opportunities
• Year‑round Employment

• Frame walls, sheet floors, roofs, layout walls, joists, trusses, stairs, set casework, install accessories, install windows, set door jams, install hardware, and set and strip forms.
• Follow and understand blueprints and building plans to meet client needs.
• Be knowledgeable in the use of transit.
• Operate equipment such as a gas saw, Bobcat, and forklift.
• Take direction and accomplish duties outlined by your supervisor; ask questions when tasks are unclear.
• Be dependable to your team: do work as a team and progress as a team.
• Assist with all tasks, even those below your skill level.

No minimum education requirements.

• Minimum of four years of carpentry experience preferred.
• Must be able to pass a pre‑employment drug/alcohol screening and random employee drug/alcohol testing.
• Must have personal transportation to and from job sites, including out‑of‑town work.
• Must arrive on time to the job site fit for duty for the required shift and have personal protective equipment and necessary tools with you.
• Attend all safety meetings and maintain safe job‑site practices following company policy.
• Wear and maintain PPE as directed by supervisor and safety team, including but not limited to hard hats, safety glasses, and high‑visibility vests.
• Willingness to learn and master new tasks, duties, and responsibilities.
• Pay attention to job details to provide an acceptable uniform product.
• Identify and communicate any job site hazards.
• Safely and correctly operate all equipment and manual/power tools. Do not operate any equipment or tools that you have not been trained to use properly.
• Keep all tools in good, clean, and operating order.
• Demonstrate and promote safety and proper housekeeping on all job sites.
• Display a positive attitude toward the company, fellow employees, and customers.
• Be responsible for working unsupervised and complete work as directed.
• Ability to instruct and direct laborers and other construction helpers in a positive and encouraging manner.
• Willingness to travel out‑of‑town.
• Work overtime as required, including some weekends.
• Maintain acceptable personal hygiene.
• Dress appropriately for working conditions.

Must have required tools listed below within 30 days of hire and bring them with you to the job site as needed:

• Hammer
• 25' Tape
• Kleins
• Utility Knife
• Tool Belt
• Speed Square
• Chalk Box
• Sledge Hammer
• Cats Paw Bar/Flat Bar
• Screw Driver Set
• 2' & 4' Level
• String Line
• Vise‑Grip
• Wire Reel
• Caulk Gun
• Framing Square
• Tin Snips
• 3/8" Drill
• Wood Chisels
• Cold Chisels
• 100' Tape
• Nail Sets
• Palm Sander
• Hack Saw
• 12" Crescent Wrench
• Cordless Drill
• Skill Saw
• Leather Work Boots
• Jig Saw
• Drill Bits (Steel, Wood & Hole Saw)

• Able to physically lift heavy materials (up to 75 pounds) frequently throughout the work shift.
• Ability to safely climb up and down ladders.
• Ability to work alone once instructions have been given.
• Able to complete a full day's assignments involving standing, sitting, bending, stooping, squatting, crawling, climbing, kneeling, balancing, pushing, pulling, reaching overhead, and repetitive use of arms, hands and fingers.
• Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment and other safety‑related equipment.
• Able to work from various heights via ladders, scaffolds, aerial lifts, catwalks, and other…