General Info Job Type: Full-Time Minimum Years of Experience Required: 2 Years Salary Range: $17.00 - $26.00 depends on experience Work Hours: Monday - Friday - Some Saturdays will be required - Overtime is available Company Info Hawkeye Paving Corporation is a family owned and operated paving and underground utility general contractor located in Bettendorf, Iowa, for 37 years. We are a full service general contractor working with both private and public entities consisting of but not limited to, storm sewer, sanitary sewer, water main, erosion control, grading, excavation, street paving, pavement widening, turn lanes, pavement removal, parking lots, decorative concrete, patching, traffic control, sidewalks, bridge deck overlays, bike paths & floors. Job Description Position requires designing, building, installing, and repairing structures, fixtures and other items using different types of materials including wood and steel. At construction sites on city streets, highways and interstates within the state of Iowa. Job Requirements • Must have 2 years carpenter experience • Must possess competence in the following areas • Study specifications in blueprints, sketches, or building plans to prepare project layout and determine dimensions and materials required • Shape or cut materials to specified measurements, using hand tools, machines or power saws • Measure and mark cutting lines on materials, using a ruler, pencil, chalk and marking gauge • Verify trueness of structure, using plumb bob and level • Assembles cut and shaped materials and fastens them together with nails, dowel pins, or glue • Tying rebar • When not performing the above mentions essential duties and responsibilities, may assist in other operations as designated by supervisor • Ability to exert heavy physical effort, handling average weigh objects up to 50 pounds • Ability to kneel, stop, crouch, balance, climb or crawl • Prepare the layout of the project • Check work along the way to ensure it's up to code and specifications • Move and install machinery • Insurable driver's license is a plus • Must be able to work overtime as needed • Occasional travel may be required Additional Skills Desired • Build concrete forms for tunnel or sewer construction project • Create structures for pouring concrete Benefits Retirement Benefit Health Insurance We are an equal opportunity employer. Women, minorities, veterans & individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
See More Details >>Role Description This is a full-time on-site role for a Journeyman Carpenter located in Davenport, IA. The Journeyman Carpenter will be responsible for reading blueprints, framing structures, installing finish carpentry such as doors, trim, and cabinets, and working with power tools and hand tools. This role requires a keen eye for detail and craftsmanship, as well as the ability to work independently and in a team-oriented environment. Qualifications • Carpentry and Finish Carpentry skills • Experience with Power Tools and Hand Tools • Framing expertise • Ability to read and interpret blueprints • Attention to detail and high standard of craftsmanship • Excellent problem-solving skills • Strong communication and teamwork abilities • Previous experience in construction is a plus • Completion of an apprenticeship program or relevant certification is preferred
See More Details >>We are seeking a finish carpenter to become a Kitchen Refresh franchisee focusing on a kitchen remodeling alternative to painting or full replacement of kitchen cabinets. The franchisee owner-operator would be responsible for a territory in the Davenport area. Job Requirements: • Conduct prompt and professional communication with leads and clients • Perform in-home, design studio, and virtual consultations • Deliver estimate at time of consultation using Quickbooks • Able to convey kitchen remodel expertise, handle objections, and ask for order at time of consultation • Remit cutlist orders to home office for new doors, drawer fronts, panel ends, drawer boxes, and related items • Coordinate painting of only the cabinet boxes • Safely operate power tools including various saws, drills, nail gun, etc. • Remove existing doors and drawer fronts • Install all new doors and drawer fronts, panel ends, etc. • Able to remove or add some cabinets to accommodate layout changes as needed • Able to install cabinet box rollouts and trash pullouts • Able to cut and install crown moulding and soffit extensions • Follow proven marketing, sales, and installation processes • Must have a valid driver's license • Must be able to communicate effectively in English As a Kitchen Refresh franchisee, you would be buying into the Kitchen Refresh kitchen remodeling system and would be responsible for serving and maintaining a defined territory. Kitchen Refresh franchises are independently owned and operated. The hourly wage range is an estimate based on profit rates of product sales relative to time spent on business. Actual pay rate may be more or less depending on how closely you follow the systems and other factors. Franchisees can also earn additional profits on upsell and cross sale opportunities. Full-time $90.00 - $120.00 per hour Monday to Friday Commission pay Driver's License (Required) #hc91334
See More Details >>Becoming a carpenter in Davenport, IA, typically begins with an apprenticeship, 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. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports 352,779 carpenters nationwide, with a steady growth rate of 1.1% from 2019 to 2024. The average wage for carpenters in Davenport, IA, is approximately $41,748 per year, with experienced professionals often earning over $108,000 annually. Trade schools, unions, and platforms like Guild offer apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a career with strong earning potential and diverse specialization options.
