Commercial Carpenter

About this role


Join a busy commercial construction crew in Nashville building rough wooden structures and concrete formwork for projects across the metro area. This on-site, full-time role focuses on forming, gang forms, blocking, scaffolding, and temporary framing using sketches, blueprints, and crew directions. You must provide and maintain your own basic carpentry hand tools, work safely at elevated heights and outdoors in all weather, and follow site safety rules and a drug-free workplace. Three years of commercial carpentry experience with concrete formwork preferred.


What you'll do

• Build rough wooden structures: vertical and horizontal concrete forms, gang forms, blocking, scaffolds, tunnel/bridge supports, and temporary shelters per sketches, blueprints, or verbal instructions
• Set, shore, brace, and strip forms; assist with placing and finishing concrete as directed; perform general framing and concrete-related carpentry tasks
• Measure, cut, layout, and install materials to specified dimensions; use carpentry hand tools and basic power tools safely and accurately
• Follow site safety procedures: wear PPE, use fall protection when required, attend safety meetings, and keep work area clean and secure
• Maintain and care for personal tools, report damaged equipment, and help load/unload materials on site

What we're looking for

• Minimum 3 years commercial construction carpentry experience preferred, with hands-on experience on vertical and horizontal concrete forms and gang forms
• Able to work at elevated heights, frequently lift materials up to 50 lbs, and perform physically demanding tasks in all weather conditions
• Read and interpret sketches and basic blueprints; accurate measuring, marking, and cutting skills
• Provide your own basic carpentry hand tools (hammer, tape, speed square, chalk box, pliers, tool pouch, etc.)
• Commit to a drug-free work environment and be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen; reliable transportation to Nashville job sites

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• OSHA 10-hour construction safety card preferred
• Scaffold and fall-protection training or certification preferred
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation to job sites
• Able to provide required hand tools and maintain them in good working order
• Able to pass pre-employment drug screen and comply with site safety rules

What we offer

• Full-time, on-site, project-based work across the Nashville metro area
• Overtime and weekend work opportunities as project demands require
• On-site PPE and site-specific safety training provided
• Opportunities for skills development and advancement through hands-on work
• Consistent crews and routine assignments for steady work

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