Lead Carpenter

Job Description

The Lead Carpenter follows plans to ensure requirements and specifications are met. Inspects, repairs, installs, modifies, rebuilds, constructs, and maintains all structures to which he/she has been assigned. Being a Lead Carpenter requires a high school diploma or its equivalent. An apprenticeship and/or formal training may also be required. In addition, a Lead Carpenter typically reports to a supervisor/manager. Being a Lead Carpenter gains or has attained full proficiency in a specific area of discipline, and so, often works under moderate supervision. Working as a Lead Carpenter requires 2-5 years of related experience.

Skills Desired

General Construction – Construction Drawings – Carpentry - Electrical Systems – Plumbing - Framing

Responsibilities

• Taking apart or constructing scaffolding, bracing and other temporary structures
• Digging trenches and backfilling holes
• Operating equipment and heavy machinery
• Following instructions from construction project managers and supervisors
• Loading and unloading building materials
• Removing hazardous materials and debris from the work site
• Assisting trade workers, such as carpenters or electricians
• Controlling the work site by putting up barriers and signs or directing traffic

Requirements

• Alcohol/Drug free at all times while on the job site
• High standards of integrity and professionalism
• Experience working with equipment such as boom lifts, scissor lifts and fork lifts
• 2 to 5 years of working as a Journeyman in a construction-related job
• Following rules of the Foreman, Project Manager or other supervisors
• Loading/Unloading building materials
• Removing waste and hazardous materials from the jobsite
• Assisting trade workers, such as carpenters
• Passing drug and background checks
• Have a valid driver’s license and a dependable vehicle for work.
• Have the necessary tools and a belt to keep them available
• Ability to change job sites and work with different clients
• 2-3 References from previous employers