Skilled Carpenter Needed An experienced Trim Carpenter is required for a project in Jonesboro, AR. This first shift opportunity comes with a competitive hourly rate based on skill level. This role involves working collaboratively with other skilled craftsmen who prioritize safety, efficiency, and high-quality workmanship. Key Responsibilities: • Construction framing • Concrete structure building • Additional tasks as needed Necessary Skills: • Blueprint reading and interpretation Our Benefits Package: • Vacation time off • Healthcare coverage • Pension plan with company contributions Discover more about this opportunity by exploring our TradeGig app in the App store.
See More Details >>Job Details Description Posting closes on 6/11/2025 Under general supervision, this position performs inspection of contractors’ work, including documentation of contractors’ work, entry-level survey duties, assisting with the staking and layout of highway construction and performing basic tests of materials. Examples of Work The following examples are intended only as illustrations of various types of work performed. No attempt is made to be exhaustive. Related, similar, or other logical duties are performed as assigned. The Department may require employees to perform functions beyond those contained in job descriptions. The Department may modify job descriptions based on Department needs. The Arkansas Department of Transportation is an "at will" employer. • Assist in transporting tools and equipment to work sites and assisting in obtaining survey information necessary for agency projects by performing miscellaneous survey duties. • Assist in maintaining surveying equipment. • Utilize various hand tools such as a sledgehammer, axe, shovel, etc. to locate and place markers, survey pins and boundary markers and cutting brush or to obtain material samples. • Assist in performing materials tests for specification compliance. • Perform inspection of construction activities to ensure projects meet department standards and keep supervisor fully informed of daily contractor activities and unusual conditions. • Document contractors’ work via SiteManager or other electronic inspection software in accordance with Department policy. • Employee is required to frequently drive a Department vehicle to various locations within the District. Minimum Requirements Education and experience: The educational equivalent to a diploma from an accredited high school. Knowledge, skills and abilities: Basic mathematical skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, use of fractions and decimals, computation of areas). Basic computer skills (operation of a PC and familiarity with Windows operating system). Physical requirements: Ability to use various types of hand tools. Ability to traverse rugged terrain, climb up and down hills and grades as well as in and out of vehicles. Ability to lift up to 75 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation. Working conditions: Must travel frequently to various locations within the District. Must be able to perform assigned duties in all types of weather as well as other work conditions, e.g. noise, dust, fumes, etc. Licenses, registrations and certifications: Valid driver’s license. ("Accredited" means the educational institution or program is accredited by an accrediting organization recognized either by the United States Department of Education or by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.) This position does not require theoretical and practical application of highly specialized knowledge or a bachelor’s degree or higher in the field; thus, this position is not eligible for H-1B visa sponsorship.
See More Details >>POSITION SUMMARY Perform tasks involving physical labor at pool construction sites. May operate hand and power tools of all types: air hammers, earth tampers, cement mixers, small mechanical hoists, surveying and measuring equipment, and a variety of other equipment and instruments. May clean and prepare sites, dig trenches, set braces to support the sides of excavations, and clean up rubble, debris, and other waste materials. May assist other craft workers. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS • Oversee a crew of 2 or more in the construction of inground pools. • Report to work in a timely manner and collect all the necessary contract related information for work scheduled that day. • Ensure that all necessary equipment and materials are loaded for transport to jobsite. • Oversee the cleaning and preparation of construction sites each day and maintain them through completion. This includes making sure that each job site is left in an orderly and safe manner at the completion of a scheduled work day. • Ensure that all material is loaded/unloaded and staged in the most optimal place for construction while on the job site. • Wall and liner installation, plumbing, digging ditches, work concrete, and any other necessary job duties assigned. • Ensure all tools and equipment are used properly and in a safe manner as well as performing regular preventative maintenance on these items. QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE 1-4 years of general construction experience; OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORKING ENVIRONMENT: The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Strength and mobility to work in a typical field, warehouse lot setting, including operating hand and power tools; stamina to perform sustained physical labor, including standing, walking, climbing and working in confined or awkward spaces; strength to lift and maneuver materials and equipment weighing up to 100 pounds with proper equipment; vision to read printed materials; and hearing and speech to communicate in person or over a telephone. Work is subject to exposure to frequent travel, extreme weather conditions, noise, electrical shocks, hazardous chemicals, electrical currents, dust and noxious odors.
See More Details >>Becoming a mason in Jonesboro, AR, 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 47,918 masons nationwide, with projections showing a -2% growth rate from 2018-2028. In Jonesboro, Arkansas, the median annual wage for masonry workers was $53,010 ($25.49 per hour) as of May 2023, with the highest 10% of masonry workers earning more than $85,630 annually. Trade schools, unions, and platforms help aspiring masons find apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a career with strong earning potential.
