Carpenter

Posting closes on 7/14/2026

Under general supervision, this position is responsible for performing carpentry, building and repairs in support of District construction and maintenance or in support of Central Office buildings/facilities management.

Examples of Work

The following examples are intended only as illustrations of various types of work performed. No attempt is made to be exhaustive. Related, similar, or other logical duties are performed as assigned. The Department may require employees to perform functions beyond those contained in job descriptions. The Department may modify job descriptions based on Department needs. The Arkansas Department of Transportation is an "at will" employer.

• Build and finish carpentry jobs such as form building, rough framing, and outside and inside finishing.
• Construct and repair the various buildings and bridges within the District.
• Assist in the training of subordinates in the techniques of carpentry.
• Construct and repair guard rails.
• Work on road crews.
• Load materials and perform building and yard maintenance.
• Remove snow and ice during inclement weather.
• Assist with emergency work (bridge breakthroughs, accidents, etc.) as needed.

Minimum Requirements

Ability to read blueprints and perform basic mathematics. Demonstrated skill and knowledge of carpentry techniques.

Additional Minimum Requirements – Districts

Ability to read and speak the English language sufficiently to converse with the general public, to understand highway traffic signs and signals in the English language, and to respond to official inquiries, and to make entries on reports and records. Valid Driver's License. Applicants for this position must pass the written portion of the exam for a Class A commercial driver’s license (CDL) with tanker (“N”) endorsement within the first 90 calendar days of hire and the driving portion within 180 calendar days of hire. Failure to pass the written portion of the CDL exam within the 90-day period will result in demotion to the General Laborer job title with a reduction in salary. Subsequently, if the written portion is then passed, employee will be reinstated to the Carpenter title and pay rate. Failure to obtain the required CDL certification within the 180-day period may result in immediate termination or permanent demotion to the General Laborer title (demotion would depend on the availability of full-time work that does not require a CDL). Successful applicants must meet the physical and mental requirements for a CDL. Pre-employment drug/alcohol test will be conducted after a contingent offer of employment or transfer has been made, and prior to the candidate performing any work for the Department in that capacity. Internal applicants who are already in a safety-sensitive position will not be subject to pre-employment drug/alcohol testing; however, offers to internal applicants who are not in a safety-sensitive position will be contingent upon pre-employment drug/alcohol testing. Subject to additional drug/alcohol testing according to the provisions of the ARDOT Drug and Alcohol Testing Program.


This position does not require theoretical and practical application of highly specialized knowledge or a bachelor’s degree or higher in the field; thus, this position is not eligible for H-1B visa sponsorship.

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