Date Posted: 11/25/2025 Location: Shreveport, LA Job Category: Basic Application (PALA) Salary Interval: Full Time Pay Range: N/A The data you enter in the online application, including the contents of all attachments, is subject to verification. It is your responsibility to ensure that all the information provided in the application is accurate. PALA Interstate, LLC Summary Constructs, erects, installs and repairs structures and fixtures of wood, plywood, wallboard and pre-manufactured forms (Simon Forms, etc.) using hand tools and power tools. Reads, studies and interprets job specifications, plans and blue prints. Uses basic math skills including geometry, trigonometry to make calculations for work. Can complete difficult job tasks according to job specifications with minimal or no supervision. Essential Functions 1. Reads and studies blueprints, sketches, or building plans for information pertaining to type of material required and dimensions of structure or fixture to be fabricated. 2. Selects and transports appropriate materials and tools for job. 3. Measures boards, timbers, plywood or other materials using a square, tape and/or ruler and marks cutting lines on material. 4. Shapes materials to prescribed measurements using saws, chisels and planes. 5. Assembles cut and shaped materials and fastens them together with nails, glue or dowel pins. 6. Braces forms in place with timbers, tie-rods, and anchor bolts for use in building concrete piers, footings and walls. 7. Constructs forms and chutes for pouring concrete. 8. Builds false work to temporarily strengthen, protect or disguise buildings undergoing construction. 9. Verifies trueness of structure with plumb bob and/or carpenter’s level. 10. Erects and disassembles scaffolding up to 75 ft. high, installs ladders, handrails, toeboards, walkways, platforms and gangways. 11. Builds a variety of wooden structures needed on job site i.e., benches, tables, lunch/rest tents, etc. 12. Operates survey equipment to ensure accuracy. 13. Cleans scaffold yard and work areas. 14. Utilizes basic math skills while doing surveys and for measurement and assembly of structures. Required Education and Experience: • Minimum Four years’ experience in Carpentry work. • NCCER Industrial Carpenter Certification strongly desired. • Must pass our in-house Carpenter Assessment Test Preferred Education and Experience • High School or GED preferred but not required. • Trade School program preferred but not required. PALA Group, Inc. and its Subsidiaries provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. PI280161207
See More Details >>Opportunity available for an experienced concrete form carpenter. This individual must observe all Boh Bros. safety protocols and be drug-free. Must have consistent and reliable transportation to and from job site, located in the Shreveport / Bossier City area. Duties include but are not limited to building and manipulating large wooden concrete forms, large concrete steel forms, boards, planks, and plywood, cutting materials, hauling materials, hand grinding, checking string lines, preparation for concrete placement and dismantling after concrete placement, housekeeping at job site, checking safety protocol, beginning of shift set-up and end of shift clean-up, etc. Must be able to work in a team setting with other craft workers engaged in heavy construction activities. Ability to work outdoors in extreme conditions, cold, heat, humidity, on rough terrain, frequently at heights and in excavations, able to work at various job sites and locations assigned, able to read a tape measure, and understand directions. Also may be exposed to hazards associated with but not limited to dust, odors, fumes, noise, and vibration hazards. Able to work with various types of hand tools such as drills, power saws, hammers, and wrenches. Must have experience in the road or industrial construction field, working outdoors in extreme weather conditions, able to read blueprints, perform simple mathematical equations, read a tape measure, and understand directions. Some knowledge of rigging and crane signaling required. Must be devoted and reliable. Boh Bros. is a union contractor. All wages and benefits are determined by the union agreement. All new hires will be paid 90% of the journeyman scale for the first 300 hours of employment.
See More Details >>KLX Energy Services LLC provides a broad range of technical solutions and equipment to our customers. We provide the right people, best equipment and most convenient locations to deliver expert energy services for every phase of the wellsite. This includes drilling, completions, re-fracing, production, workover, and plug and abandonment. From technical services and wireline to rentals and accommodations, we keep our customers operations running economically, effectively and safely. At KLX, you'll work side-by-side with devoted professionals. You’ll enjoy the benefits of a strong and evolving company; such as excellent compensation and benefits packages, limitless opportunities for professional growth, and a voice in shaping our future. All while working in an environment that emphasizes teamwork, integrity, and professionalism. We are currently seeking a Service Technician/Carpenter for our Bossier City, LA location. PURPOSE: Performs physical tasks in the shop, warehouse, or on a wellsite; expected to have a working understanding of operations in order to effectively communicate with clients, rig up/down equipment, and maintain well-site rental equipment and accommodations. ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILTIES: • Rigs up and down well site surface rental equipment and accommodations. • Coordinate on-site installation of accommodations and equipment. • Install semi-permanent water and sewer systems • Perform minor electrical work for vacuums, pumps, light plants, generators, and housing • Maintains communication with customer and site leader; advises customers on repair/replacement options; acts as a liaison between sales and operations personnel and customers on product and product installation issues. • Inspects, rebuilds, operates, tests, and troubleshoots equipment. Monitors, evaluates and adjusts processes or equipment to maximize quality and efficiency. Operates equipment and materials following OEM guidelines as well as standard operating procedures. Completes records and associated documentation. All duties are performed in accordance with applicable safety guidelines, as well as appropriate processing standards. • May operate heavy machinery if properly certified. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Education: Less than High School Education Work Experience: 0-2 years Supervisory Experience: Not Applicable Related Experience: • Expected to have a working knowledge of carpentry tools and material in order to safely construct, modify, and maintain site structures that support daily operations. • Ability to communicate and interpret a variety of oral and written instructions • Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving history PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Education: High School Diploma/Equivalent Work Experience: 0-2 years Supervisory Experience: Not Applicable Related Experience: • Relevant experience as a service technician in the oil and gas industry • General knowledge of carpentry, plumbing, and electrical troubleshooting and repairs • Current relevant HSE certifications • Class A CDL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Precise hand/eye coordination: Constantly Basic keyboarding or other repetitive motions: Frequently Operation of heavy equipment or operation of vehicles: Occasionally Lifting/pushing objects weighing over: > 50 lbs: Occasionally Climbing and working in awkward and cramped positions: Frequently Other: • Employee lifts/carries 82lb occasionally • Employee's position requires pushing a maximum force of: 72 ft./lbs. • Employee's position requires pulling a maximum force of: 72 ft./lbs. • Ability to walk and stand on concrete and uneven surfaces • Exposure to inclement weather, bright lights, loud noise, dust, gas, and/or fumes EOE/Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
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 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.
