Carpenter

Balfour Beatty US is an industry-leading provider of general contracting, at-risk construction management and design-build services for public and private sector clients across the nation. Performing heavy civil and vertical construction, our teams build the unique structures and infrastructure that play an important role in how people live, work, learn and play in our communities. Our teammates have an instinctive passion for innovating that is fueled by a relentless curiosity, a drive to employ lean practices and processes and the determination to find a better way. Through Zero Harm, we are challenging the construction industry's assumptions about safety. We believe that no level of harm should come to anyone as a result of our business.

Consistently ranked among the nation's largest building contractors by Engineering News-Record, our US business is a subsidiary of London-based Balfour Beatty plc (LSE: BBY).

Our Benefits

Balfour Beatty offers employees a comprehensive compensation and benefit package:

Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance

Health Savings Account

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Tuition Assistance

Employee Referral Bonus

And more!

Summary

Balfour Beatty is seeking a Carpenter to join our education/municipal team in Dallas, TX. The Carpenter is responsible for a variety of tasks to maintain productivity at the job site.

Activities are coordinated with the Carpenter Foreman, Project Manager and/or the Superintendent.

Essential Functions

Performs a variety of tasks to maintain productivity at the jobsite. Tasks can include:

• Constructing scaffold
• Performing rough formwork
• Constructing gang ladders
• Constructing slab box outs, set sleeves
• Layout and installation of wall blocking
• Installation of roof blocking
• Hanging and finishing drywall
• Floor leveling
• Caulking
• Patching patch hollow metal doors and frames (bondo)
• Installing fire safing (isolations) and smoke seal
• Ability to flag- traffic control (* Needs certification)

Working Conditions

The majority of work is completed on job sites in an office trailer or in an existing structure. Due to daily condition changes on construction projects, when employees are outside of the office trailer or structure, they must wear appropriate personal protective equipment as required by the companys safety policies and as required for weather conditions.

The project team and/or team member may need to move to other projected work geographic locations, if necessary.

Education, Experience, and Knowledge

• High school diploma preferred and on-the-job training required.
• Minimum 1 to 2 years experience.
• Forklift training preferred.
• Basic knowledge of reading blueprints is required.
• Training in OSHA10-hour preferred.
• CPR/First Aid Training preferred.
• Ability to demonstrate proficiency with little supervision and little direction.
• Ability to make sound business decisions as it related to field operations.
• Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or schedule form.
• Ability to clearly speak and understand the English language.
• Must be able to write with proper format, punctuation, spelling and grammar.
• Must be able to read safety rules, instructions in the use and maintenance of truck, tools and equipment, and methods and procedures.

Balfour Beatty is an equal opportunity employer that recognizes the value of a diverse workforce. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other criteria protected by federal, state or local law.