Apprentice carpenter Jobs in Chicago, IL

Division : Chicago Main

Project Location(s) : Chicago, IL 60603 USA

Minimum Years Experience : Travel Involved : Job Type : Regular Job Classification : Trade Education : Job Family : Trade Compensation : Union Trade

Position Description

Responsible for performing tasks involving basic carpentry functions on jobsites as assigned.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities :

• Measuring, cutting, hammering, screwing, nailing, leveling, squaring, plumbing, prying and clamping wood, lumber, plywood and other materials employed in concrete forming and framing.
• Reviews jobsite needs with the superintendents and foreman
• Participate in the activities of subcontractors and suppliers
• Operate equipment such as forklifts, backhoe, skidsteer, excavator, compactors, and construction hoist
• Assist with the overall site safety and quality programs as required and ensuring Trade employees / subcontractors compliance with Turner standards and all applicable safety codes, regulations, and jobsite security
• Maintain positive working relationships with customers, contractors, suppliers and other employees.
• Ability to travel and accommodate night and weekend work as needed
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Display a high level of teamwork, integrity, commitment, and leadership in daily operations.
• Other activities, responsibilities, and duties as assigned.
• 1st or 2nd year union carpenter apprentice
• Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of buildings or other structures, foundations and framing.
• Ability to accurately measure lengths with ruler or tape.
• Knowledge of arithmetic, basic geometry, and their applications to carpentry.
• Knowledge of machines and tools, including uses, repair, and maintenance associated with carpentry and woodworking.
• Must be able to comprehend safety instructions and signage, communicate effectively in emergency situations and understand written safety instructions from tool and equipment manufacturers.
• Valid driver’s license preferred.

Physical Demands :

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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

CONSTANTLY

FREQUENTLY

OCCASSIONALLY

Standing

Walking

Combined Standing / Walking

Sitting

Lifting / Lowering / Carrying - Weights

Under 25 lbs

25-50 lbs

Over 50 lbs

Lifting / Lowering / Carrying – Ranges

Reaching above shoulder height

Reaching below shoulder height

Bending / Twisting neck

Bending at waist (forward & sideways)

Balancing

Pushing / Pulling

Squatting

Kneeling

Climbing

Crawling

Repetitive Motion

Hand / Wrist Flexion – Extension

Noise / Dust / Chemical Exposures

Confined Space Hazards

Working on Heights

ADDITIONAL DEMANDS

Vision abilities required include

Close, distance, color, peripheral, depth perception, and focus

Hearing abilities required include

Hearing abilities required with or without the use of an aide

Work Environment :

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 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 shock. The noise in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. The employee is required to work in compliance with company safety policies, procedures, and applicable laws.

Turner is an Equal Opportunity Employer — minorities / females / veterans / individuals with disabilities / sexual orientation / gender identity. VEVRAA Federal Contractor