Carpenter Apprentice

SUMMARY 

Mortenson is currently seeking a Carpenter Apprentice I, II, III, IV that will be responsible for assisting Journeyman and Foreman Carpenters in the completion of their tasks while learning the trade.

RESPONSIBILITIES

·         Setup trailers and build temporary structures (decks, stairs, roofs) between office units

·         Install shelves, setup tool trailers/conex’s, silt fences/straw bales, and setup site per erosion control plan

·         Hand-set forms and assemble gang forms

·         Assist journeyman and foreman with shooting grades and elevation

·         Unload, handle, stockpile, and erect prefabricated materials

·         Perform concrete and rough carpentry (hand set walls, footings, set gang wall forms, structural concrete decks, drywall, finish carpentry, doors, frames, hardware, millwork, and cabinetry)

·         Build relationships with individuals of diverse backgrounds and organizational levels

·         Perform all other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

·         High School diploma or GED required

·         Currently enrolled in apprenticeship program

·         Previous experience on a construction site preferred

·         Strong teamwork orientation, positive attitude, professional customer service skills, detail orientation, and effective communication including active listening and openness to diverse input and feedback

·         Ability to work with precision, visualize solid objects from drawings, read plans, and operate equipment (table saws, radial arm saws, belt & disc sanders, drill presses, fall protection equipment, rigging, and form systems)

·         Repetitive hand, arm, leg movements

·         *Lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling: up to 50 lbs.

·         Please note: this position description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of the duties and responsibilities of the position. The duties and responsibilities of this position may change without notice.

*Lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling over 50 lbs will be done with assistance of another team member or equipment.