Busy restoration company is looking for a MOTIVATED individual to join our team as a Carpenter Apprentice. This position offers the opportunity to learn and develop carpentry skills under the guidance of experienced professionals to learn the carpentry trade. Duties: - Assist in various carpentry tasks such as framing, cabinet installation, and trim carpentry. - Learn and apply restoration techniques in the restoration industry. - Gain hands-on experience with carpentry tools. - Participate in water damage restoration projects under supervision. Requirements: - Basic knowledge or interest in carpentry and construction. - Willingness to learn and follow instructions from experienced carpenters. - Ability to work well in a team environment. - Strong attention to detail and precision in work. - Physical ability to lift and carry materials as needed. - Must pass both a BACKGROUND CHECK and a DRUG TEST. Please do not apply if you cannot pass both. - Must have a driver's license with a good driving record and provide driving record upon hire. - Competitive pay is based on experience. - Benefits include health, dental and vision insurance, paid time off, paid holidays, a retirement program, and training and advancement opportunities. Join our team as a Carpenter Apprentice and embark on a rewarding journey to enhance your carpentry skills and knowledge. Job Type: Full-time Pay: $15.80 - $16.50 per hour Expected hours: 40 per week Benefits: • 401(k) • 401(k) matching • Cell phone reimbursement • Dental insurance • Health insurance • On-the-job training • Paid time off • Professional development assistance • Retirement plan • Vision insurance Schedule: • Monday to Friday Application Question(s): • Can you pass a background check with no felonies? • Can you pass a drug test (including marijuana)? • Do you have a good driving record? Education: • High school or equivalent (Preferred) License/Certification: • Driver's License (Preferred) Ability to Commute: • Chesapeake, VA 23323 (Required) Work Location: In person
See More Details >>Kokosing (www.kokosing.biz) is one of America's 60 largest General Contractors and services a broad spectrum of clients in both the private and public business sectors. Kokosing's services include heavy civil/industrial construction such as highways, bridges, underground utilities, water/wastewater facilities, and marine construction. For 70 years, Kokosing has successfully attracted the most qualified technical personnel in the construction industry by offering visible challenges, superior quality, and attractive rewards. With over $1.5 billion in annual sales and a commitment to its workforce, Kokosing is the winning team. Job Description: We are seeking Carpenters (Heavy Highway – Roadway/Bridge projects) in the Tidewater area of Virginia (Chesapeake/Norfolk/Newport News). Preferred experience with form work for bridges/structures. SUMMARY Constructs, erects, and repairs structures; must have own hand tools. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned. • Must be able to work while tied off to fall protection; • Skilled in use of necessary hand and power tools; • Must be able to work with level; • Studies and understands blueprints, sketches, or bridge plans for information pertaining to type of material required; • Selects specified type of lumber or other materials; • Prepares layout; • Measures boards, timbers, or plywood, and marks cutting lines on materials; • Shapes materials to prescribed measurements; • Nails cleats (braces) across boards to construct concrete-supporting forms; • Braces forms in place with timbers, tie rods, and anchor bolts, for use in building concrete piers, footing, and walls; • Assembles cut and shaped materials and fastens them together with nails, dowel pins, or glue; • Sets expansion dams; • Assemble or run overhang modules or stick built overhangs; • Climb wingwalls, retaining walls; • Assemble wood deck forms; • Constructs forms and chutes for pouring concrete; • Assists in pouring and finishing of concrete; • Erects scaffolding and ladders for assembling structures above ground level. QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE Carpenter Training Program or equivalent, or experience in bridge work, i.e. bridge form work; read blue prints, read rule. PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee must frequently work or walk on uneven ground and is required to wear steel toed boots at all times. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to high, precarious places and outside weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, risk of electrical shock, and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, occasionally loud. BENEFITS Kokosing offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, life, and disability insurance, paid time off and a 401K plan. Expected base hourly range for this position is: $25 - $29 This compensation range is specific to the job level and takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to: education, experience, licensure, certifications, geographic location, and internal equity. The range has been created in good faith based on information known to Kokosing at the time of the posting. Compensation decisions are dependent on the circumstances of each case. This salary range does not include any potential incentive pay or benefits, however, such information will be provided separately when appropriate. Kokosing is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action federal and state contractor. The company does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected class.
See More Details >>DK Paragon Custom Builders Local remodeling company looking to expand crew with experienced carpenters. Job duties to include: Framing, setting, windows, doors, siding, flooring and trim Tools, transportation and a valid drivers license a must
See More Details >>Embarking on a career as a carpenter in Chesapeake, VA, typically begins with an apprenticeship, blending hands-on experience with classroom instruction, enabling individuals to earn while they learn. Apprenticeships generally last four to five years, demanding extensive training under seasoned professionals. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are approximately 352,779 carpenters nationwide, with an average annual wage of $38,080, translating to approximately $732 per week. In Chesapeake, the average weekly wage for carpenters is around $775, with an average overtime pay of $180 per week. Trade schools, unions, and various training programs help aspiring carpenters find apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a rewarding career with strong earning potential, often exceeding $50,000 annually for experienced professionals.
