Carpenters Jobs in Bossier City, Louisiana

Jobs in Louisiana

Full-Time Carpenter

Join our team as a Full-Time Carpenter and play a key role in enhancing the customer experience at IKEA. Your creativity and craftsmanship will be essential in leaving a lasting impression that aligns with our renowned brand. Responsibilities: • Create and build engaging in-store media to ensure our product ranges are presented effectively, reflecting the IKEA visual identity. • Utilize sustainable practices by consciously managing materials and resources, focusing on recycling and reusing wherever possible. • Contribute to the overall aesthetic and functionality of our store environment to enhance the shopping experience for customers. If you are passionate about woodworking and design, and seek to make a positive impact in a dynamic retail setting, we invite you to apply!

See More Details >>

Carpenter - Carpenter Master

Salary : $3,410.00 - $6,136.00 MonthlyLocation : Bossier City, LAJob Type: ClassifiedJob Number: 4/152527/C-CM/07.02.2025-PTDepartment: DOTD-Engineering & OperationsDivision: District 4 - Bossier CityOpening Date: 07/02/2025Closing Date: 7/17/2025 11:59 PM Central About this JobPlease visit our DOTD Career Center for more information about our agency:This position will perform a broad range of maintenance, construction, and repair of buildings and grounds, rest areas. pump stations, and reinforced PC concrete roadway structures throughout the seven (7) parishes located in District 04. Minimum Qualifications Two years of experience or training in the carpentry trade.Job Specification The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.Job Duties and Other Information Job Duties:The purpose of this position is to perform a broad range of maintenance, construction, and repair of buildings and grounds, rest areas, pump stations, and reinforced PC concrete roadway structures throughout the seven (7) parishes located in District 04. Work may be performed in or out of doors in various weather conditions or at different heights, depending on the nature of each assignment. Work may also involve bending, stooping, lifting or climbing. The incumbent must be self-motivated and be able to perform duties with minimal to no supervision on a daily basis. This position participates in the DOTD Structured Training Program as appropriate and attends all continuing education classes deemed necessary to facilitate the performance of the required task.50% The Master Carpenter is a position that is to perform all general repairs to facilities, buildings, interiors, exteriors, all types of furniture, wooden items and fixtures, etc. Builds high quality bookcases, tables, lockers, cabinets, museum cases and fixtures. Sands finishes, refinishes, varnishes and stains all types of furniture and other finished articles of wood. Measures and precisely cuts a variety of artificial mate rails such as plastic, particle-board, Formica etc. Canes and upholsters furniture. Makes knives to produce special moldings and operates a planer, shaper, jointer, and work lathe, drill press, mortising, boring, and tensioning machines, jig saws, rip saws and cut-off saws. Installs and fits fine trim workaround lights, electrical fixtures, doors, windows and other outlets. Estimates time and material for carpentry projects to be completed. Inspects and approves work of contractual employee's. Lays out, surveys and constructs all manner of detailed carpentry projects from shop drawings or blue prints. Installs and repairs locks. Finishes high grade carpentry projects. Mortises doors and other construction related detailed work. Lays out and installs all types of floor tile including resilient tile. Estimates supplies needed for completion of specified projects. Provides guidance for subordinate Carpenters and trades personnel as needed. Keeps all types of records as required by supervisory personnel. Oversees apprentice training. Performs other duties as needed to insure the smooth flow of work within the job unit. Other work includes, but is not limited to repair, alterations or maintenance of buildings and all related structures, including, but not limited to, the inspection of buildings, grounds, and equipment to determine appropriate action needed for various types of repairs and/or maintenance work with little to no supervision and is expected to make daily decisions with little to no supervision. This position is also responsible for all carpentry work on buildings, interiors, exteriors, fixtures, cabinetry, windows, furniture, concrete forms, trim ceilings, partitions and any other carpentry type work that is needed. This also includes the forming, pouring of catch basins as well as other roadway draining structures and wrecking the forms of these structures.30% The Master Carpenter position will also be required, to fit, cut, and fasten all types of wall covering with paneling, sheet rock, plywood, etc.10% The Master Carpenter position will also be responsible to makes repairs to water and gas lines, installs various plumbing fixtures, and performs plumbing work as needed.5% The Master Carpenter position will be required to make minor repairs to all equipment as needed for proper maintenance on all equipment. May make requisitions for supplies and materials, may estimate labor and materials and may train or aid in training new and lower level employees, as needed.5% The Master Carpenter position may be required to perform other duties as necessary including, but not limited to, emergency/disaster support activities.Position-Specific Details:Appointment Type: Probational or PromotionalWork Schedule: Work hours are 6:30 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday - Thursday, off on Friday.Compensation: The starting salary for Carpenter is $19.67 hourly.The starting salary for Carpenter Master is $21.05 hourly.How To Apply:No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy. To apply for this vacancy, click on the "Apply" link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page. *Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application.Please list all work experience on your application. Failure to include all work experience may affect your eligibility for this position.DOTD EMPLOYEES: Refer to appropriate EDSM directive for required structured training requirements and PPM #59 Workforce Development on training guidelinesA valid Louisiana Class "D" Chauffeur's License is required."The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) is an equal employment opportunity employer and serves as a model employer for individuals with disabilities. DOTD does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, disability, age, or pregnancy, and prohibits harassment of any type.""Information on the Louisiana Workforce Commission, Louisiana Rehabilitation Services is available here."For further information about this vacancy contact:Roy NugentRoadside Development District Coordinator318-549-8325Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity to make a difference through public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career. As a state employee, you will earn competitive pay, choose from a variety of benefits, and have access to a great professional development program:Insurance Coverage More information can be found at Parental Leave - Up to six weeks paid parental leaveMore information can be found at Holidays and Leave - State employees receive the following paid holidays each year: New Year's Day Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Mardi Gras, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.***** Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the GovernorState employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase.Retirement- State of Louisiana employees are eligible to participate in various retirement systems (based on the type of appointment and agency for which an employee works). These retirement systems provide retirement allowances and other benefits for state officers and employees and their beneficiaries. State retirement systems may include (but are not limited to): Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (). LASERS has provided this video to give you more detailed information about their system Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (), Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (), among others01 To ensure compliance with PPM #9, DOTD Nepotism Policy, please list the name and relationship with any immediate family members that are currently employed by the LA-DOTD. Please type "N/A" if there are no immediate family members? 02 What are your career interests? 03 Are you a probational LA-DOTD employee? Yes No 04 Are you a current or former employee of the State of Louisiana? Yes No 05 If so, for which state agency(ies) do you/did you work and during what time period(s)? If not, indicate "NA". 06 Are you a permanent LA-DOTD employee? Yes No Required Question

See More Details >>

Now Hiring: Carpenters/Roofers - Military Base Project | Shreveport, LA

Job DescriptionNow Hiring: Carpenters/Roofers - Military Base Project | Shreveport, LACCS Construction Staffing is seeking dependable Carpenters for a project located on a military base in the Shreveport, LA area. This job involves assisting with the installation of roof siding on multiple buildings. Candidates don't need advanced carpentry skills but should be comfortable working on roofs and capable of handling tools safely.Project Details:* Location: Shreveport, LA (Military Base)* Scope of Work: Assist in installing roof siding on several buildings* Experience Level: Entry-level to mid-level; must be comfortable working at heights* Duration: Project-based; opportunity for ongoing work if performance meets expectationsJob Requirements:* Basic carpentry or construction experience preferred* Must be reliable and able to follow directions* Comfortable working on roofs and in outdoor conditions* Must bring own basic hand tools and full PPE* Background check required due to military base access* Strong work ethic and team attitudePlease note:CCS does not offer on-the-job training. Only candidates with some hands-on experience and a willingness to work safely at height will be considered.Why Work with CCS Construction Staffing:* Weekly direct deposit* Payday advances available (up to $100)* $250 referral bonus* Free OSHA 10 & safety certification programs* CCS Milestone Rewards Program* Success is a team effort-your recruiter is in it with you.CCS Construction Staffing is an Equal Opportunity Employer.Qualified applicants will receive a phone call, text, or email. Respond quickly for immediate consideration.Apply NowApply NowSweeyse SaenzRecruiter (Bilingual)

See More Details >>

See More Jobs Like This

See More Details >>

Overview

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 Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are approximately 352,779 carpenters nationwide, with an average annual wage of $41,748 in 2025, translating to about $803 per week. In Bossier City, LA, carpenters can earn up to $199 per week, with experienced professionals often exceeding $800 per week. Trade schools, unions, and platforms like the Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee offer apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a career with strong earning potential and projected job growth of 8% from 2020 to 2030.

Quick Statistics

getgild.com. All Rights Reserved.
Gild is proud to be built in the USA