Carpenter

Christman•Knoxville, TN

11d•Onsite

About The Position

With projects throughout the mid-Atlantic, Christman Southeast Constructors (CSEC) is a great place to begin, continue or grow your career. We’re searching for the next generation of innovative minds who want to shape the world and live to build. CSEC is looking for a Carpenter in our Knoxville, Tennessee region. Carpenters are responsible for completing a variety of rough and finish carpentry jobs on construction project sites.

Requirements

Minimum two years in construction carpentry experience.
Must understand safety rules and tool/equipment instructions.
Have the ability to take measurements and make calculations.
Have good communication skills both orally and in writing.
Must pass any skills tests as required by the jobsite.
Ability to problem solve when errors occur.
Keep tools and workspace organized.
Must be conscious of time schedules and deadlines.
Maintain regular and punctual attendance.
Must be able to tolerate heights without fear.
Must have own hand tools, power tools to be provided by Christman.

Nice To Haves

High School Diploma or GED.
Minimum two years in construction carpentry experience.

Responsibilities

Works with varied materials including but not limited to wood, plastic, fiberglass or drywall.
Utilizes tools including but not limited to chisels, planes, saws, drills, and sanders to erect and repair structures.
Utilizes tools including but not limited to levels, rules, plumb bobs, framing squares and surveying equipment to ensure everything is level and secure.
Joins materials with nails, screws, staples or adhesives.
Safely operates a variety of saws and other carpentry tools.
Checks work along the way to ensure it meets all code and specification requirements.
Works on top of stilts, ladders and the top beams of buildings.
Performs the building of handrails, steps, drilling, and patching, light concrete work.
Builds stairs, temp doors, ramps, temp walls, etc.
Erects various types of scaffolding including pipe and safety barriers, and make provisions on scaffolding for moving and handling materials needed for the job.
Keeps immediate working area clean.
Must use broom and wheelbarrows and follow material procedures.
Able to look at flat drawings and understand how they would look as solid objects.
Must have reliable transportation.
Must be willing to travel 60 miles a day dependent on project location relative to where the employee lives.