Power Carpenter I-RPL

About the Role

The carpenter will set up trailers, study blueprints and building plans to determine material needs, and build decks, stairs, roofs, and other temporary structures. Additional duties include installing shelves, establishing erosion control measures, hand‑setting forms, assisting journeymen with grade and elevation shooting, handling prefabricated materials, and executing concrete and rough carpentry tasks such as walls, footings, drywall, finish work, and cabinetry. • Set up trailers and tool/conex units on site. • Interpret blueprints, sketches, and building plans to determine material requirements and dimensions. • Construct decks, stairs, roofs, and temporary structures; install shelves and erosion control devices. • Hand‑set forms and assemble gang forms for concrete work. • Assist journeyman and foreman with grade and elevation shooting. • Unload, stockpile, and erect prefabricated materials. • Perform concrete and rough carpentry, including walls, footings, drywall, finish carpentry, doors, frames, millwork, and cabinetry. • Maintain strong teamwork, professional communication, and customer service skills.

Key Responsibilities

• ▸trailer setup
• ▸blueprint review
• ▸deck construction
• ▸form setting
• ▸grade shooting
• ▸prefab erection

What You Bring

Mortenson is seeking a Carpenter I to perform construction, repair, form work, and rebar tying while adhering to local building codes and general construction principles. The role is part of Mortenson's diverse portfolio that includes markets such as sports, renewable energy, data centers, and healthcare. Candidates must hold a high school diploma or GED and have at least two years of carpentry experience, with trade or technical school certification preferred. The role requires the ability to read and visualize drawings, work with precision, communicate effectively, and maintain a strong teamwork orientation. Physical requirements include repetitive hand, arm, and leg movements and the ability to lift up to 50 lb (heavier loads with assistance). Mortenson is an equal‑opportunity employer that values diversity and does not sponsor work visas. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship. The company’s postings typically remain open for a minimum of five days and an average of forty‑four days. • Require high school diploma/GED, minimum two years carpentry experience; trade certification preferred. • Physical ability to lift up to 50 lb (heavier loads with assistance) and perform repetitive motions.

Requirements

• ▸high school
• ▸carpentry
• ▸2+ years
• ▸trade cert
• ▸blueprint reading
• ▸teamwork

Benefits

Benefits for eligible employees working 25+ hours per week include medical, vision, and dental plans, a 401(k) with Mortenson matching, paid time off and holidays, employer‑paid life, AD&D, and disability insurance, mental‑health resources, tuition reimbursement, adoption assistance, and a gym membership discount program.

Work Environment

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