Carpenter - Navasota

 
 

Job ID:  449479

 

Gulf Coast, a CRH Company,  is a locally-based construction company and building materials supplier owned and operated by CRH Americas Materials, the largest asphalt, ready mix and aggregates producer in North America. Gulf Coast is part of CRH America's growing Texas-based network of 47 locations and over 1,200 employees statewide.

 

Key Responsibilities (Essential Duties and Functions) 

 
The selected candidate will be required to work in a team environment with other co-workers and managers. 

  Ensure a safe work environment in compliance with all safety policies and procedures using the appropriate tools 

and equipment for the task. 

  Properly follow all company policies and OSHA regulations for safe working procedures and environment. 

  Report any problems to your manager.   

  Perform a wide range of general carpenter duties on a heavy highway crew and bridge work. 

  Assemble and fastens materials, using hand tools and wood screws, nails, dowel pins, or glue to make framework props. 

  Measures and marks cutting lines on material, using ruler, pencil and marking gauge. 

  Prepares layout according to blueprint or oral instructions, using rule, framing square and calipers. 

  Removes damaged or defective parts or sections of structure and repairs or replaces, using hand tools. 

  Shapes or cuts materials to specified measurements, using hand tools, machines or power saw. 

  Perform other duties as assigned. (Shoveling, raking, traffic control, moving  

 

Education/Experience 

  Minimum high school diploma or general education degree (GED) required. 

  Previous related experience in construction field is preferred. 

   

Work Requirements 

The ideal candidate will: 

  Pass pre-employment drug screen and criminal background check. 

  Pass a pre-employment “Fit for Work” physical. 

  Be able to provide valid documentation for the I-9 Immigration document. 

  Display a professional and courteous attitude to co-workers, supervisors and the general public at all times. 

  Report to work at the designated start time. 

  Must be willing to travel and work away from home when required. 

  Be willing to work nights and weekends when necessary. 

  Be able to work overtime when required. 

  Be willing to work outdoors in extreme temperatures, both hot and cold. 

  Strictly adhere to safety requirements and procedures as outlined in the Employee Handbook. 

  Have the willingness to work in a team environment and assist co–workers or supervisors with other duties as required. 

  Wear personal protective equipment (PPE) in designated operations and production areas as stated by OSHA. 

  Must have a recent TWIC card 

• 1 year or more experience as a carpenter 

• Tools needed: Hammer, 25 ft tape, 100 ft tape, speed square, plumbob, a pair of tie wire plyers, tool box, tool belt, and pencil 

• Lays out work from plans or sketch. 

• Sets and sizes concrete forms for bridge, drainage structure, walls, etc. 

• Builds in place to line and grade, or prefabricates in units to be erected later. 

• Responsible for tying steel rebar. 

• Performs other concrete related duties, such as:  hammering, nailing, cutting, measuring, bolting and handling of building material. 

• Assists with the above tasks. 

 

 

 

  

Physical Requirements 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. 

• Able to stand, walk, use hands and fingers to manipulate objects, talk and hear. 

• Vision abilities (with correction) include close, distance, peripheral, depth, and the ability to adjust focus. 

• The employee is frequently required to sit and use hands. 

• The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, crawl, kneel, bend, and reach with hand and arms above their shoulders.  

• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move anywhere up to 50 pounds. 

  

Work Environment. 

• The noise level in some areas of work environment may be high. 

  

The statements included in this job description are not intended to be all-inclusive.  They represent typical elements and criteria necessary to successfully perform the job.  Other duties may be assigned as required.  Requirements for this job are subject to modification by the Company and its designees, and reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

 

What CRH Offers You

 

• Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs
• A culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

 

 

About CRH

 

CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of large international organization.

 

If you’re up for a rewarding challenge, we invite you to take the first step and apply today! Once you click apply now, you will be brought to our official employment application. Please complete your online profile and it will be sent to the hiring manager. Our system allows you to view and track your status 24 hours a day. Thank you for your interest!

 

Gulf Coast, a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

 

EOE/Vet/Disability--If you want to know more, please click on this link.