Carpenter job at Ripberger Construction Llc. Richmond, KY. Job Description Job Description If you have any interest in learning a trade this could be the job for you. NO experience needed on job training. You will be asked to help with the installation of trim and cabinets in new construction homes. Willingness to learn and a good work ethic is all that's required. Fast pace fun work environment. $15-20 hr starting out based on experience with potential to move up. Paid holidays, paid time off, simple ira retirement option. Small company looking to add another member to the team to help keep up with workload.
See More Details >>Construction Scheduler This position involves coordinating and managing project timelines. • Coordinates with team members to understand project needs. • Monitors progress and identifies potential delays. • Develops and maintains accurate project schedules. • Ensures that all stakeholders are informed about project timelines. A bachelor's degree from an accredited institution or equivalent work experience is required.
See More Details >>Status: Full-time, exempt, in-person Location: Georgetown, KY Date: 4/25/25 Meyer Midwest (MM) is a general trades and facility maintenance contractor for industrial, commercial, and municipal projects in Central Kentucky. Within our organization, a project manager has the opportunity to lead projects that have a lasting impact in the communities in which we live and work. They manage projects with efficiency and bring projects to a successful completion by coordinating with other MM personnel, customers and third parties. • Responsibilities: Job Summary: Meyer Midwest is seeking an experienced General Trades or Carpentry Foreman to oversee and manage a construction crew. The foreman will prioritize and coordinate work, oversee the crew as work is performed, and ensure the high-quality production is executed safely and on time. Flexibility to work weekends and holidays is required. Essential Accountabilities: • Personnel Management- Provide input to project management and HR regarding staffing needs and staffing changes including promotions, performance issues or discharge. He/she will enter time for each crew member for weekly payroll. • Safety: Embrace company’s goal to be world class in safety. • Participate in our safety culture that emphasizes the safety of each team member as well as other people who may come in contact with our work. • Inspect the work environment to verify no hazardous conditions exist prior to work. • Ensure workers obey all safety regulations and Company safety policies. This includes ensuring workers have proper PPE and communicating safety policies and procedures to employees, especially new hires as part of the New Hire Safety Observation policy. • Incident Reporting: In the event of an accident, report the incident and any employee injuries immediately and follow proper procedures to address injuries appropriately and emergently if needed. • Document details and participate in reviewing the incident with management, leadership and safety professionals. • Equipment: Uphold and model proper equipment inspection and maintenance practices. Operate equipment in an efficient, safe, and non-abusive manner. Schedule downtime for routine maintenance and report mechanical issues or repair needs immediately. • Production: Perform initial quality inspections to ensure that production is meeting the Company’s quality standards. • · Track inventory and initiate requisitions for needed materials and equipment. • · Prepare production reports. • · Assist other workers as needed. Other: • Assist with estimating if needed. • · Comply with all company policies, procedures, and requirements. · All employees are expected to have reliable transportation or use other means to ensure daily attendance at work. Minimum Qualifications: Education/Training: Advanced vocational training, professional certification or associates degree in carpentry construction will be viewed as a strength but is not a requirement. Licenses/Certifications: OSHA 10, OSHA 30 (training can be provided by Meyer Midwest if necessary); ability to complete OSHA 510 after hire. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Must have the ability to effectively communicate in English including reading and writing. Experience operating other heavy civil construction equipment is appreciated but not required. Work Experience: At least five (5) years’ supervising general trades or carpentry required; 10 years preferred. Compensation & Benefits This is a salaried position with a competitive compensation package. Final offer will depend on individual work experience and expertise. The position includes use of Company truck for performing job duties and cell phone reimbursement. Compensation also includes qualified per diem, paid holidays, and accrual of paid vacation time per company policy. Meyer Midwest offers a competitive benefits package including medical benefits, paid disability & life insurance, and 401(k) with match.
See More Details >>Becoming a carpenter typically starts with vocational training or 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. With approximately 352,779 carpenters employed in the United States as of 2024, reflecting an average growth rate of 1.1% over the five-year period from 2019 to 2024, the carpentry trade in Richmond, KY, offers promising opportunities. The average wage for carpenters in Richmond, KY, is approximately $41,748 annually, with experienced professionals earning even more through specialization and career advancement. Trade schools, unions, and platforms like Gild help aspiring carpenters in Richmond find apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a career with strong earning potential.
