Yates Construction

Evergreen - Helper - Carpenter - Various Projects

LocationBirmingham, AL
Job TypeFull-time

About This Job


Job Summary:

A Carpenter Helper will assist Carpenters to complete journeyman tasks. They may lay out, assemble, and assist in complex tasks. Helpers learn mathematical functions and know their applications per their designated craft. They are also able to properly identify and receive instruction on the proper and safe use of, hand tools, power tools, equipment, and their procedures.

Level IV: Competent to complete Journeyman level Carpenter tasks with minimal supervision.

Overview of Primary Duties:

Construct, fabricate, install, and dismantle form work from fixtures of metal, wood, and other accessories.
May build or reinforce forms or bracing prior to pours.
Framework for expansion joints and edges with edging tools, jointers, and straight edge.
Verifies accuracy of structure with transit, plumb bob, square and level.
Uses carpentry hand tools such as hammers, levels, squares, screw drivers, adjustable, wrenches, hand and power saws, drill motors and pry bars.
Levels, smooth and shape surfaces of freshly poured concrete, using straight edge and float or power screed.
Nails cleats (braces) across boards to construct concrete-supporting forms.
Assist with preparing layout of form or fixture to be fabricated using lines or grades.

· Assist with erecting, handrails, walkways, and gangways in conjunction with formwork.

· May mix cement or epoxy grouts using concrete mixing machine or hoe.

· May signal the concrete deliverer to position truck to facilitate pouring.

· Load, transport and unload tools, equipment, and supplies.

· Observe flat drawings or diagrams and understand how they would look like solid objects.


· Work within precise standards of accuracy.


· Operation of electric and pneumatic tools.

· Perform minor maintenance and cleaning activities with tools and equipment.

· Assist with tie rebar.

Demonstrate Yates Core Values and Principles
Follow Yates Code of Conduct
Safety Responsibilities and Expectations
Responsible for refusing unsafe work and for carrying out all work by the established Yates Safety Procedures and Work Practices
Report all incidents, near hits, and hazards to management.
Required to wear and maintain personal PPE.
Advise fellow employees of hazardous situations.
Participate in workplace inspections.
Comply with statutory requirements, including duty of care.
Participate in required and assigned training.
Provide suggestions to improve Safety.
Present a mature approach to working safely.
Attend prestart and Safety meetings and contribute.
Other related duties as needed and assigned by Field Supervision.
This is not an all-inclusive list of tasks an employee may be asked to do. Employees are expected to complete any tasks they are assigned.
Qualifications:

Level IV:

Thirty-six (36) + months of heavy industrial-related carpenter experience
Other verified experiences or certifications with carpenter experience

Level III:

Twenty-four (24) to thirty-five (35) months of heavy industrial-related carpenter experience

Level II:

Twelve (12) to twenty-three (23) months of heavy industrial-related carpenter experience

Level I:

Zero (0) to eleven (11) months of heavy industrial-related carpenter experience
One (1) year of industrial experience
Requirements:

Must have the ability to read and interpret instructions and documentation
Personal hand tools required for craft as established on the Yates Industrial Minimum Tool List
Successful completion of required Safety training to include, but not limited to, Confined Space, LOTO, and Working at Heights

Physical Demands/Essential Job Functions:

This job description reflects an assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. This is not an all-inclusive list of functions that an employee may be asked to do. Employees are expected to complete any tasks they are assigned.

Physical requirements for this role may include but are not limited to:

All weather conditions at varying temperatures
Work at varying elevations
Will work in windy and dusty environments
Moderate to high noise levels
The project site will contain light to heavy equipment vehicles, small to large equipment, materials, communication equipment, and tools
Ability to hear bells, whistles, and alarms
Required to wear safety-approved body harnesses when working at 4’ or above
Required to adhere to large amounts of standing, walking, bending, squatting, climbing, and lifting
Ability to talk and hear to communicate
Will use arms and hands to signal, grab, hold, turn, push, and pull objects, materials, controls, and tools
Must be able to lift, carry, and move heavy objects up to 25 lbs.
Will use vision abilities to focus, see short and long distances, colors, depth perception, and peripheral vision

About Yates Construction

Ranked among the top commercial and industrial construction companies in the country by Engineering News-Record, Yates Construction is family-owned. It provides a wide range of construction and building services. Incorporated in 1964 by William G. Yates Jr., we have steadily grown to become one of the nation's top commercial and industrial construction companies. We are financially sound, with a significant bonding capacity and vast personnel and equipment resources.

Our portfolio includes commercial and industrial projects from various sectors, including arts and culture, civil, commercial, education, entertainment and gaming, federal, healthcare, hospitality, manufacturing, municipal, retail, and technology. We work hard to understand our client's business needs and continually look for opportunities to add value to them and their projects.

Our client relationships are the foundation of our success, and our primary goal is to help each client achieve their vision. We do this by carefully managing the details and complexities of each project and communicating constantly with all team members.

Yates Construction is a military-friendly employer and provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics, in addition to federal and state law requirements.

Yates complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location where the company has facilities.

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