Carpenters Jobs in Ottumwa, Iowa

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OHD_Technician

OVERHEAD DOOR TECHNICIAN Frase Company is seeking experienced Overhead Door technicians to join our Team of Experts. Essential Functions/Responsibilities As an Overhead Door Technician, duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: Install, repair and maintain residential and commercial overhead doors. Install dock seals and bumpers, use hand tools to cut holes in floors for door installation, pack lubricant into door closer chambers and wind large springs. Operate lifts and winches and carry springs to the tops of doors and replace worn or broken parts, like springs, openers and brackets. Remove or replace defective doors or openers and install completely new door systems and openers. Complete work orders, order new parts, collect payments and provide estimates. Skills & Qualifications Applicants must have extensive knowledge of machines and tools along with a basic understanding of maintenance. Applicants should be reliable, hard-working, self-motivated individuals capable of working alone and in a team environment. Applicants should have proficient verbal and written communication skills. Applicants must posses a valid Driver’s License. Previous Overhead Door experience is required. OSHA Safety training is preferred but not required. About Our Company Frase Company is locally owned and has been an established contractor since 1999. Frase Company offers quality commercial and residential construction services. At Frase Company, we pride ourselves on providing quality services, quality product, and excellent customer service. Pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks are performed. Random substance abuse testing performed throughout employment. To Apply To apply, please email your resume to jennifer@frasecompany.com with "Overhead Door Technician" in the subject line. You can also drop off a paper copy of your resume at our office located at 205 S. Iowa Ave. Ottumwa, Iowa 52501.

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Construction Laborer

Concrete forming, pouring, puddling and spreading. Raking and shoveling rock and dirt. Stripping concrete forms and stacking lumber and materials. Cleaning tools and materials. Cleaning and organizing job trailers. Covering subgrade and concrete with burlap and blankets.

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Skilled Construction Laborer (Operator)

ANNUAL EARNINGS: $70,000 Or More Based On Experience OUR PURPOSE We construct trenchless pathways for underground utilities such as water, sewer, electrical and drainage as well as pedestrian tunnels using specialized boring and tunneling equipment. We are experts finding the light at the end of every tunnel by going under roads, railroads, runways, rivers and more without disrupting the environment and our communities we live in. We emphasize safety, professional service, product quality and value to meet the needs of our customers. Our proven process confirms that our customers will want us back; we are reputable, responsive, full-service and part of their team. OUR VALUES • Hard-Working • Positive Attitude • Continual Learning and Growth • Productive and Efficient • Team-Oriented • Integrity OUR DUTIES We work year-round, outdoors and in all types of environments and weather conditions. On Mondays we report to Pleasant Hill, Iowa (or other assigned locations) for mobilization and then travel to job sites throughout Iowa and the Midwest. Our projects typically last one to two weeks at a time and we work weekends as needed. Our day starts with a safety briefing and travel to our job site followed by loading/unloading trailers, setting up materials, fueling equipment, operating hand/power tools, trenchless machines and heavy equipment, surveying, installing and welding pipe, and other related construction activities. Skilled laborers bring 3+ years of experience in the following skills or similar is preferred: • Construction experience in underground utility, heavy highway, bridges, dirt work, and/or welding, etc. • Trenchless experience operating specialized equipment such as Tunnel Boring, Guided Boring and/or Auger Boring systems. • Heavy equipment experience loading/unloading materials, excavating soil, operating and maintaining excavators, backhoes, skidsteers, bucket loaders, and/or forklifts, etc. • Jobsite set up experience interpreting plans and specifications, using surveying equipment to calculate grade and alignment. Essential job duties include climbing ladders into and out of earthen pits/trenches; walking, bending, reaching, pushing, pulling, stooping, squatting, lifting and climbing; full range of motion and use of arms and legs. Successful applicants must have a valid driver s license (Class A CDL w/Tanker Endorsement preferred) and pass a DOT physical, drug tests and background checks. As a team, we approach each day with flexibility and a positive attitude; we have fun digging in and getting our hands dirty. We learn on the job, take on challenges, get results and take pride in what we accomplish. OUR PACKAGE • Annual Earnings and Incentives ($70,000+) • Health, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability Insurance • Cafeteria §125 Plan (Flex Plan) / Health Savings Account (HSA) • 401(k) Pension w/Match and Profit Sharing • Vacation, Holidays and Rain/Snow Days • Paid Travel Time in Company Vehicles, Provided Hotels and Per Diem • Safety Boots and Prescription Glasses Reimbursement Program • Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Provided • Paid DOT Physicals • On-The-Job and Formal Training Plus Career Development for Supervisory Advancement • Employee Referral Program Thank you for your interest and we look forward to reviewing your application.

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Overview

Embarking on a career as a carpenter in Ottumwa, IA typically begins with an apprenticeship, combining 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 U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are approximately 352,779 carpenters nationwide, with an estimated 20,500 new jobs projected over the next decade. The average weekly wage for carpenters in Ottumwa is approximately $1,511, with experienced professionals often earning over $108,000 annually. Trade schools, unions, and platforms like Gild help aspiring carpenters find apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a career with strong earning potential and growth opportunities.

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