Industrial/Civil Carpenter, Journeyman or Apprentice

Throughout our over 75-year history, Goodwin Brothers’ job has been to build. Come build with us. Goodwin Brothers Construction Company has a career opportunity for a Heavy Industrial/Civil Construction Carpenter. Goodwin Brothers Construction Co. prides itself on being a self-performing General Contractor in heavy industrial, municipal and civil type projects. Since 1947, we have instilled the value of long-term relationships built through our commitment to upholding the highest craftsmanship and integrity. We are St. Louis based, family-owned company.

Required Qualifications: 

• Must be at least 18 years of age with a high scho ol diploma
• This posting is open to Journeyman Carpenters and Apprentices. To be considered as an Apprentice you must have:
  • 1+ years of  experience in a farming, manual labor, mechanical/machine shop, or construction work environment  
  • Prior experience in an outdoor job that worked in all weather conditions 
• Experience in civil or heavy industrial construction with concrete work is preferred
• Demonstrated ability to carry, lift, or hold building materials and use tools weighing 5 to 75 pounds
• Demonstrated ability to climb and work on ladders, a variety of surfaces, and heights
• Must be able to pass a drug test. Background checks are run on all new hires. 
• Member of the Mid-American Carpenters Union, or the ability to join.

The  Industrial/Civil carpenter is responsible for performing a variety of carpentry tasks associated with prepping, pouring, placing, and finishing of horizontal and vertical concrete. Tasks include building and setting forms for concrete footings, slabs, walls, columns, vaults, decks, and site work per specifications and drawings. This may include using a variety of concrete forming systems, various lumber/plywood forming systems, and proprietary systems such as Symons, Efco, and Jobsite Supply. Job responsibilities include:

• Layout project according to drawings or plans, including accurate grades and elevations.
• Utilize carpentry tools to build and/or assemble concrete forms.
• Build Gang Forms and be able to climb, hang from forms, and install ties.
• Build blockouts, bulkheads, etc. to hold concrete during placement.
• Communicate with Foreman or Superintendent regarding any problems arising, materials required, or any safety hazards identified.
• Work with pile-driving operators to install a variety of pilings such as sheet pile, H-pile, Pipe pile, etc..
• Work with crane operators using hand signaling
• Perform or assist with welding and cutting procedures to build concrete forms
• Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned by supervisors.

 

Goodwin Brothers Construction Co. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.