Date Posted: 09/23/2025 Location: Hannibal, MO 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. PI278329771
See More Details >>Position: Carpenter (Req #: 6186) Date Posted: 09/23/2025 Location: Hannibal, MO Job Category: Basic Application (PALA) Salary Interval: Full Time Pay Range: N/A 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 • 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. • Selects and transports appropriate materials and tools for job. • Measures boards, timbers, plywood or other materials using a square, tape and/or ruler and marks cutting lines on material. • Shapes materials to prescribed measurements using saws, chisels and planes. • Assembles cut and shaped materials and fastens them together with nails, glue or dowel pins. • Braces forms in place with timbers, tie-rods, and anchor bolts for use in building concrete piers, footings and walls. • Constructs forms and chutes for pouring concrete. • Builds false work to temporarily strengthen, protect or disguise buildings undergoing construction. • Verifies trueness of structure with plumb bob and/or carpenter’s level. • Erects and disassembles scaffolding up to 75 ft. high, installs ladders, handrails, toeboards, walkways, platforms and gangways. • Builds a variety of wooden structures needed on job site i.e., benches, tables, lunch/rest tents, etc. • Operates survey equipment to ensure accuracy. • Cleans scaffold yard and work areas. • 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 TestPreferred 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. PI #J-18808-Ljbffr
See More Details >>About the position Responsibilities • Perform construction, maintenance, and repair of railroad bridges, tunnels, culverts, and other structures. • Repair timber bridges, trestles, and tunnel supports, and repair/replace structural steel members of bridges. • Place and finish concrete surfaces and perform conventional carpentry work. • Read blueprints to determine required materials and dimensions, lay out work, and mark cutting and assembly lines. • Assemble, cut, shape materials, fasten with appropriate fasteners, rig materials for hoisting, and operate company vehicles as directed. Requirements • Able to work in the US without company sponsorship now and in the future. • 21 years old or older. • Must have valid Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL), or be able to obtain one within the first 60 days of employment. • Able to work safely in diverse and extreme weather conditions. • Able to work safely at heights and using fall protection equipment. • Able to meet travel requirements for job sites. • Able to read, write, and communicate in English. • Able to perform physical tasks including lifting up to 90 pounds without assistance. Benefits • A range of health care options including medical, dental, vision, and mental health services. • Life insurance provided at no cost. • Railroad Retirement program and competitive 401(k) plan. • Family benefits including parental support and adoption reimbursement. • Access to discounts on travel and gym memberships.
See More Details >>Embarking on a career as a carpenter in Hannibal, MO, typically begins with an apprenticeship, blending hands-on experience and classroom learning, enabling individuals to earn while they learn. Apprenticeships generally last about four to five years, requiring extensive training under licensed professionals. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are approximately 352,779 carpenters nationwide, with an average weekly wage of $1,511 in the construction sector. In Hannibal, MO, carpenters can expect to earn around $1,000 per week, with experienced professionals potentially earning over $50,000 annually. Trade schools, unions, and local training programs provide aspiring carpenters with opportunities to secure apprenticeships, leading to a rewarding career with significant earning potential.
