Carpenter Helper

A Carpenter Helper will assist Carpenters in completing journeyman tasks. They may lay out, assemble, and assist in complex tasks, learn mathematical functions for their craft, and properly identify and receive instruction on the proper and safe use of hand tools, power tools, and equipment.

• Level IV:
  Competent to complete Journeyman level Carpenter tasks with minimal supervision.

• Construct, fabricate, install, and dismantle form work from fixtures of metal, wood, and other accessories.
• May build or reinforce forms or bracing prior to pours.
• Framework for expansion joints and edges with edging tools, jointers, and straight edge.
• Verifies accuracy of structure with transit, plumb bob, square and level.
• Uses carpentry hand tools such as hammers, levels, squares, screw drivers, adjustable wrenches, hand and power saws, drill motors and pry bars.
• Levels, smoothes and shapes surfaces of freshly poured concrete, using straight edge and float or power screed.
• Nails cleats (braces) across boards to construct concrete‑supporting forms.
• Assists with preparing layout of form or fixture to be fabricated using lines or grades.

• Assists with erecting handrails, walkways, and gangways in conjunction with formwork.
• Makes concrete or epoxy grouts using mixing machine or hoe.
• Signals concrete deliverer to position truck to facilitate pouring.
• Loads, transports and unloads tools, equipment, and supplies.
• Observes flat drawings or diagrams and understands how they would look like solid objects.
• Works within precise standards of accuracy.
• Operates electric and pneumatic tools.
• Performs minor maintenance and cleaning activities with tools and equipment.
• Assists with tie rebar.

• Demonstrate Yates Core Values and Principles
• Follow Yates Code of Conduct
• Safety Responsibilities and Expectations
  • Responsible for refusing unsafe work and for carrying out all work by the established Yates Safety Procedures and Work Practices
  • Reports all incidents, near hits, and hazards to management.
  • Wears and maintains personal PPE.
  • Advise fellow employees of hazardous situations.
  • Participates in workplace inspections.
  • Complies with statutory requirements, including duty of care.
  • Participates in required and assigned training.
  • Provides suggestions to improve Safety.
  • Maintains a mature approach to working safely.
  • Attends pre‑start and Safety meetings and contributes.
• Other related duties as needed and assigned by Field Supervision.
• This is not an all‑inclusive list of tasks an employee may be asked to do; employees are expected to complete any tasks they are assigned.

Level IV

• Thirty‑six (36) months or more of heavy industrial‑related carpenter experience
• Other verified experiences or certifications with carpenter experience

Level III

• Twenty‑four (24) to thirty‑five (35) months of heavy industrial‑related carpenter experience

Level II

• Twelve (12) to twenty‑three (23) months of heavy industrial‑related carpenter experience

Level I

• Zero (0) to eleven (11) months of heavy industrial‑related carpenter experience
• One (1) year of industrial 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. Employees are expected to complete any tasks they are assigned.

Physical requirements for this role may include but are not limited to:

• All weather conditions at varying temperatures
• Work at varying elevations
• Working in windy and dusty environments
• Moderate to high noise levels
• The project site will contain light to heavy equipment vehicles, small to large equipment, materials, communication equipment, and tools
• Ability to hear bells, whistles, and alarms
• Required to wear safety‑approved body harnesses when working at 4’ or above
• Required to adhere to large amounts of standing, walking, bending, squatting, climbing, and lifting
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