Primary Purpose: Under supervision, performs skilled construction work and operates several types of construction equipment. Qualifications: Education/Certification/Experience: Valid Texas Driver's License with an acceptable driving record. 2 + years of industrial/utility construction work experience High School Diploma/GED Special Knowledge/Skills: Ability to understand and follow detailed written or verbal instructions Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to communicate effectively with others Basic math skills Major Responsibilities and Duties: • Signals operators of construction equipment to facilitate alignment, movement, and adjustment of machinery to conform to grade specifications • Sets up barricades when required to protect employees and the general public • Digs holes, run-off gutters, and trenches using hand tools and other equipment • Positions, joins, aligns, and seals pipe sections • Measures distances from grade stakes, drives stakes, and stretches tight line • Levels earth to fine grade specifications Other: All essential positions are subject to recall during emergencies Supervisory Responsibilities: None. Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors: Tools/Equipment Used: Shovels, sander, cut-off saw, drills, hammer, and other hand or electrical tools and common construction equipment Posture: Frequent standing, kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting Motion: Frequent walking, climbing; grasping/squeezing, wrist flexion/extension, crawling Lifting: Heavy lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling (80 + pounds) occasionally Environment: Work outside or inside, on slippery or uneven walking surfaces; frequent exposure to extreme hot and cold temperatures, dust, dirt, sewage, water. toxic chemicals and materials, noise, and vibration; work around moving objects or vehicles; insects, rodents, may work alone, regular exposure to high heat, fast moving mechanical parts Mental Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress, occasional prolonged or irregular hours
See More Details >>Becoming a carpenter typically starts with an apprenticeship or vocational training, which combines hands-on experience with classroom learning, allowing individuals to earn while they learn. Apprenticeships last about four to five years, requiring many hours of training under licensed professionals. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are approximately 352,779 carpenters nationwide, with an estimated 8% job growth from 2022 to 2032. In Alice, TX, apprentices earn an average of $500 per week, with an annual overtime average of $4,700. Trade schools, unions, and platforms like Guild help aspiring carpenters find apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a career with strong earning potential—often exceeding $41,748 annually for experienced professionals.
