Helper

Helper

Posted 12-Jan-2026 (CST)

550 South 18th Street, Abilene, TX, USA

18-20 per hour

Hourly

Full Time

Benefits and Retirement

Purpose: Assist in the construction, installation and fabrication of form structures of wood, patent form systems, or a combination of both. Level Classification: Multilevel designations indicate levels of proficiency, experience, training, education, certification, tenure and resulting compensation Work Schedule: Varies by location. Must have open availability any time any day of the week. Length of employment is limited to job assignment and/or project duration. Essential Skills (may include but are not limited to the ability to:)

Level III

Identify safety equipment

Read a ruler

Identify and properly use hand tools

Clean and oil patented forms

Drive nails

Strip forms

Use sledgehammer and stripping bar

Perform basic math

Recognize and identify unsafe conditions and the regulations applicable to employee's work environment to control or eliminate any hazards of other exposure to illness or injury

Work within company policy as outlined in the Samuel EPC Craft Handbook and maintain compliance with both the Samuel EPC Human Resources Policy Manual and the Samuel EPC Safety Manual.

Perform other duties as assigned by the foreman/supervisor as needed.

Level II (All of Level III plus the following)

Identify nail types and sizes

Identify and operate power tools

Make measurements using a tape to an 1/16" tolerance

Identify lumber by grade and size

Use handsaw

Identify patented form sizes and hardware and purpose of each

Identify and use form hardware to erect forms

Set up, use, and store oxy/acetylene torch cutting rig

Properly use hand signals to guide/direct equipment operators

Operate portable generators

Erect tube and safety scaffolds

Level I (All of Level III and Level II plus the following:)

Beginner knowledge to read blueprint plans and elevations

Use a framing square for layout work

Assemble patented forms

Install formwork plumb, square, and level to acceptable tolerances.

Set anchor bolts and embeds

Perform rigging for lifts

Identify reinforcing steel

Perform basic rebar tying

Practice OSHA scaffold and ladder rules

Essential Qualifications

3+months of industrial/construction/general labor experience

Ability to work with others to achieve job goals

Read, write and communicate using the English language sufficient to perform job functions (other preferences will be given for special language skills where there is a business need)

Physical Requirements

Stand or walk for long periods of time

Use arms and hands to reach for, handle or manipulate objects

Lift and carry materials weighing up to 50 pounds; occasionally lift items weighing more than 50 pounds with assistance

Climb up and down ladders, scaffolds and other objects

Stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl

See well (naturally or with correction)

Eyehand coordination

Good physical fitness

Good sense of balance

Work at great heights

Tool Requirements

Level III

Steel toed work boots 22 oz. or larger

Claw Hammer 25

Steel Tape Measure

Wrecking Bar

Carpenter Nail Apron (Leather)

Handy Man Nail Puller

Toolbox (with lock)

12" Adjustable Wrench

Raincoat or poncho

Utility Knife

Level II (All of Level III plus the following)

TriSquare or Speed Square

Chalk Box 50' or 100' Tape Measure

Side Cutter pliers 2'

Level 1" Wood Chisel

16 oz. Plumb Bob

4 Level Screw Drivers: Flat Tip and Phillips Head

Torpedo Level

Framing Square

Expansion Bit with 2 Cutters

Vice Grips