Rough Carpenter – Corpus Christi, TX

Position Summary

The rough carpenter constructs and repairs structural woodworks and equipment, working from blueprints, drawings, or oral instructions for highway, roads, and bridges​

Essential Functions

• Measure materials or distances using square, measuring tape, or rule to lay out work • Study blueprints and diagrams to determine dimensions of structure or form to be constructed • Cut or saw boards, timbers, or plywood to required size, using handsaw, and power saw or woodworking machines • Mark cutting lines on materials, using pencil and scriber • Anchor and brace forms and other structures in place, using nails, bolts, anchor rods, steel cables, planks, wedges, and timbers • Ensure compliance of all safety procedures and policies while promoting company’s safety culture • Perform other duties as requested, directed, or assigned

Education Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required • At least 2 years’ experience in highway, bridge, sewer, and road construction

Required Skills

• Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of structures for highways, bridges, sewers, and roads • Knowledge of arithmetic, geometry, etc. • Knowledge of machines, tools, designs, uses, repair, and maintenance • Excellent verbal and written communication skills • Exercise discretion and independent judgement when handling day to day information • Excellent time-management skills to plan, organize, and prioritize tasks and responsibilities to meet deadlines and adjust to changing priorities • Ability to work cooperatively across all levels delivering on commitments – results oriented • Ability to complete work with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail • Ability to work under pressure to meet department targets and deadlines • Ability to work non-routine hours, when necessary • Ability and willingness to travel as required

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work outdoors, exposed to heat and humidity, cold and rain, and around heavy traffic areas • Moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another • Ability to operate job related tools • Constantly perform repeating motions that may include feet, leg, wrists, hands and/or fingers • Work that includes moving and/or lifting objects up to 50 pounds, carry at least 30 pounds and up to 150 pounds with help • Ability to frequently walk on uneven surfaces, including natural ground in varying weather conditions

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