Scull Construction Carpenter Laborer Job Description Job Summary: At Scull Construction, a carpenter laborer is responsible for assisting carpenters and carpenter's helpers in the building, installing, designing, and repairing structures, fixtures, furniture, and other items using different types of materials, including wood, plastic, metal, and other materials. The position's skill set is continuously increasing by working with an exceptional team that prides itself on doing some of the finest and most challenging projects in the northern plains region. Salary: Pay: $16 - $22 per hour • Depends on experience • Hourly pay/overtime eligible • Paid weekly via direct deposit Benefits: • Paid Time Off • Employer-Sponsored Group Health Insurance - Standard or HSA Plan • Flexible Health and Dependent Care Spending Accounts • Dental and Vision Insurance Plans • Company Paid Life Insurance Policy • Supplemental Life Insurance Options for Employee and Family • 401K and Profit-sharing Bonus • AFLAC Insurance Options • Yearly Safety Bucks Incentive Program • Employee Referral Program • Nationwide Employee Discount Program • Apprenticeship and Development Opportunities • Year-round Employment Essential Functions: • Retrieve material, pick-up job site, sweep floors, assist carpenters, carpenter's helpers, and superintendents as needed • Operate equipment such as a gas saw, Bobcat, and forklift • Take direction and accomplish duties outlined by your supervisor and ask questions when you do not understand the task • Be dependable to your team: You work as a team and progress as a team • Assist with all tasks; even it is below your skill level Education Requirements: • No minimum education requirements Job Requirements and Qualifications: • Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug/alcohol screening and random employee pool drug/alcohol testing • Must have personal transportation to and from job sites, including out-of-town work • Must arrive on time to job site fit for duty for required shift and have personal protective equipment (PPE) and necessary tools with you. • Attend all safety meetings and maintain safe job site practices following company policy • Wear and maintain PPE as directed by supervisor and safety team, including but not limited to hard hats, safety glasses, and high visibility vests • Willingness to learn and master new tasks, duties, and responsibilities • Pay attention to job details to provide an acceptable uniform product • Identify and communicate any job site hazards • Safely and correctly operate all equipment and manual/power tools. Do not operate any equipment or tools that you have not been trained to use properly • Keep all tools in good, clean, and operating order • Demonstrate and promote safety and proper housekeeping on all job sites • Display a positive attitude towards the company, fellow employees, and customers • Be responsible for working unsupervised and complete work as directed • Willingness to travel out-of-town • Work overtime as required, including some weekends • Maintain acceptable personal hygiene • Dress appropriately for working conditions Required Tools: Must have required tools listed below within 30 days of hire and bring them with you to the job site as needed: Hammer 25' Tape Kleins Tool Belt Utility Knife Flat Bar Leather Work Boots Physical Requirements • Able to physically lift heavy materials (up to 75 pounds) frequently throughout the work shift • Ability to safely climb up and down ladders • Ability to work alone once instructions have been given • Able to complete a full day's assignments involving one or more of the following: Standing, sitting, bending, stooping, squatting, crawling, climbing, kneeling, balancing, pushing, pulling, reaching overhead, and repetitive use of arms, hands, and fingers • Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment and any other safety-related equipment • Able to work from various heights via ladders, scaffolds, aerial lifts, catwalks, and other safe work platforms over 10 feet • Able to work in extreme weather conditions and elements, indoor or outdoor, including heat, cold, rain, mud, dust, and snow, depending on the job location • Able to work a minimum of 8 hours a day, with overtime and off-hour shifts as required About Our Company Founded over 30 years ago in Rapid City, SD, Scull Construction Service Inc. is a full-service construction contractor that built a reputation for completing high-level quality projects. We specialize in commercial construction, educational construction, and healthcare construction in South Dakota, North Dakota, Nebraska, Montana, and Wyoming. Whether you are new to the construction industry, have experience in other construction areas, or are a master craftsperson, we can offer you a challenging and rewarding career. Scull Construction is willing to train you for a challenging and rewarding career in structural concrete, structural steel, and carpentry. We are looking for safety-conscious, hard-working, and dedicated individuals that take pride in their work to join our exceptional team. Disclaimer This document describes the position currently available. It is not an employment contract. Our company reserves the right to modify job duties or job descriptions at any time. Equal Employment Opportunity Policy Scull Construction Service, Inc. provides 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. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
See More Details >>With over 110 years in business in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, Journey Construction, a division of Journey Group, is growing and seeking a Lead Carpenter to join our team to construct, erect, install and repair structures and fixtures of wood, steel and wallboard. This role will be part of our Special Projects department largely focusing on interior renovations for commercial businesses, specifically in the healthcare field. Be a part of a team that prioritizes safety, respect, and doing the right things, always. The pay range for this position is $28.00 - $32.00 per hour based upon experience and skillset. Qualified candidates will have: Technical education and/or 3 years work experience, or combination of education and experience to meet essential job functions Experience in a leadership or lead role managing a team. Knowledge of all general hand tools and carpenters' tools. Here are just a few of the benefits you will experience with Journey Group: Competitive pay • Market competitive pay rate • Annual pay reviews • Travel & subsistence pay • Spanish/English bilingual premium pay Comprehensive benefits package • Medical, dental, vision insurance • 401(k) with a company match • Flex spending account • Health savings account with a company match • Short-term disability • Employer paid long-term disability • Wellness program Work & life balance • Paid time off • 8 paid holidays • Paid parental leave Perks • Work boot allowance • Tool loan program If you are ready to join our mission of positively impacting lives by building community, please submit a resume online or stop in and fill out an application at 4500 W 58th Street Sioux Falls, SD 57108. Journey Group is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding hiring and employment. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status.
See More Details >>Summary General Excavating is an award-winning contractor serving public and private owners throughout the Midwest. General Excavating specializes in the construction of underground utilities, environmental remediation, excavation shoring, directional drilling, hydro-excavation, and heavy civil including bridge and concrete structures. General Excavating is searching for a highly motivated and detail oriented Structures Carpenter. This position is responsible for assisting in the general operations of box culvert and/or bridge construction projects. Workmanship must meet the specifications of the project under supervision of the onsite foreman and project management team. Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned: • Carpenters will perform various carpentry tasks involving physical labor and the use of hand or power tools box culvert and bridge construction projects. • Measure and mark cutting lines on materials, using a tape measurer, pencil, chalk, and marking gauge. • Verify layout and elevations of a structure, using a transit or level. • Shape or cut materials to specified measurements, using hand and power tools. • Ability to accurately read project specifications and plans or sketches, to layout structures, and determine dimensions or proportions of materials required. • Assemble and fasten materials to build wood and steel form systems used to cast concrete structures using hand or power tools, and screws, nails, or other hardware pieces. • Erect and dismantle forms and other supports for assembling structures. • Align, place, and tie reinforcing steel mats and cages of various sizes. • Assist in setting girders, stripping formwork decks, and other structure construction activities in all phases of construction as assigned. • Remove damaged or defective parts or sections of structures, and repair or replace, using hand or power tools. • Assist with pouring, distributing, and finishing concrete. • Thoroughly and effectively communicate with foremen and crew members to resolve construction related problems to eliminate delays and maintain efficiency. • Promote safety procedures to ensure a safe working environment including compliance with all safety rules and regulations established by the company and project owners. • All other duties as assigned. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: • Ability to work productively alone or with others • Problem-solving abilities • Communicate effectively • Work efficiently and effectively • Be self-motivated • Ability to make sound decisions • Must be able to remain calm during stressful situations and work through any challenges or issues which may arise • Must be able to know when to ask for help when a job task exceeds their skills or abilities Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions of a job. Education and/or Experience High school diploma or G.E.D. Minimum of three years related experience and/or training. Language Skills Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization. Mathematical Skills Ability to add and subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume and distance. Reasoning Ability Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations. Certificates, Licenses and Registrations Valid driver's license with clean driving record. Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential function 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 use hands to finger, handle or feel, reach with hands and are, talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to stand walk and sit. The employee is occasionally required to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl and smell. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to twenty-five (25) pounds without assistance. Occasionally lift and/or move up to fifty (50) pounds without assistance. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color 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 occasionally exposed to moving mechanical part, fumes, airborne particles, caustic chemicals, outside weather conditions and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT Candidate is required to meet the above qualifications and job duties, task frequency and PPE requirements. Approval of pre-employment reference & background checks, and post offer drug testing with fit for employment screening are required as conditions of employment. AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY, AFFIRMATIVE ACTION, DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE EMPLOYER
See More Details >>Becoming a carpenter in South Dakota 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% over the past five years. Apprentices in South Dakota earn an average of $500 per week, with experienced professionals often exceeding $1,000 weekly. Trade schools, unions, and platforms like the South Dakota Apprenticeship Program help aspiring carpenters find apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a career with strong earning potential and diverse opportunities for advancement and specialization in the construction industry.
