Carpenter Journeyman

Position Description: SUMMARYGreat Lakes is seeking experienced Carpenters, including Foreman and Journeymen, to join their team for heavy highway/civil bridge projects in Northeast Ohio. Applicants should have prior experience with formwork for bridges and/or experience working on water and wastewater treatment facilities.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: Read and interpret drawings/plans to understand the job Plans and selects specific sizes/types of lumber and other pertinent materials for the job Prepares layout Braces formwork with timbers, tie rods, anchor bolts, and other fasteners for use in building concrete piers, footings, and walls. Assembles overhang modules/jacks Climbs wing walls and retaining walls Assembles wood deck forms Erects scaffolding and ladders Accurately measures boards, timbers, plywood, and any other materials and marks with cutting lines Assists in placing and finishing concrete Perform other duties as assigned MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSEducation High School Diploma or equivalent preferred Experience Must be a member of or willing to join the Carpenters Union (UBC) Journeyman experienced in structural concrete on bridges and related fields Requirements / Competencies Skilled in the use of necessary hand tools and accuracy in using a level Proficient written and verbal skills Attention to detail Proactive, self-motivating, problem solver Ability to prioritize and remain flexible Work well individually and on teams Ability to demonstrate leadership traits, including the ability to make decisions with integrity Valid Driver's License requiredPOSITION TYPE / EXPECTED HOURS OF WORKThis is an hourly position, and the work week for employees is normally considered 40 hours Monday through Friday. Flexibility is required to support time-sensitive issues as they arise. However, greater emphasis is placed on meeting the responsibilities assigned to this position. WORK ENVIRONMENTWork conditions are primarily outdoors under all weather conditions. The administrative work is performed in a non-smoking office or field office environment.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The physical requirements must be met by an employee, with or without reasonable accommodation, to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Employees must have the ability to: Sit (or stand) for prolonged periods Occasionally lift up to 50 pounds Occasionally bend, twist, squat, and kneel Occasionally walk up and down the stairs Demonstrate visual acuity with or without corrected vision Demonstrate hearing acuity with or without corrected hearing Must be able to walk outdoor construction sites with uneven terrain and obstacles Must be able to work in a variety of weather conditions Position RequirementsPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTSThe physical requirements must be met by an employee, with or without reasonable accommodation, to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Employees must have the ability to: Sit (or stand) for prolonged periods Occasionally lift up to 50 pounds Occasionally bend, twist, squat, and kneel Occasionally walk up and down the stairs Demonstrate visual acuity with or without corrected vision Demonstrate hearing acuity with or without corrected hearing Must be able to walk outdoor construction sites with uneven terrain and obstacles Must be able to work in a variety of weather conditions Equal Opportunity EmployerThe Great Lakes Construction Co. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment/promotion without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, marital status, parental status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression, national origin, disability, political affiliation, military service, GINA (genetic information), or any other protected category or non-merit-based factor, and to treat all employees equally with respect to compensation and opportunities for advancement, including upgrading, promotion, and transfer. Great Lakes will follow its EEO policy in implementing all employment actions, practices, and policies.