
Mortenson
Leading construction and real estate firm specializing in commercial, residential, and industrial projects.
Carpenter (Forney, TX)
Constructs, repairs, and installs wood and wallboard fixtures per plans and codes.
Job Highlights
About the Role
The role involves setting up trailers, interpreting blueprints, building decks, stairs, roofs, and other temporary structures, and performing both concrete and rough carpentry tasks while supporting journeymen and foremen. • Set up trailers and tool containers (e.g., Conexes). • Review blueprints, sketches, or building plans to determine material needs and dimensions. • Construct decks, stairs, roofs, temporary structures, and install shelves. • Install erosion control measures such as silt fences and straw bales per site plan. • Hand‑set forms and assemble gang forms for concrete work. • Assist journeyman and foreman with grading and elevation tasks. • Unload, stockpile, and erect prefabricated materials. • Perform concrete and rough carpentry, including walls, footings, structural decks, drywall, finish carpentry, doors, frames, hardware, millwork, and cabinetry.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸trailer setup
- ▸blueprint review
- ▸formwork
- ▸rough carpentry
- ▸erosion control
- ▸material handling
What You Bring
Candidates must have at least two years of carpentry experience, a high school diploma or GED, and preferably trade or technical school certification, with the ability to work precisely, visualize drawings, and communicate effectively in English. Strong teamwork, a positive attitude, detail orientation, and professional customer service skills are essential, as is the physical ability to perform repetitive motions and lift up to 50 lb (heavier loads with assistance). Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship; visa sponsorship is not provided. BLUvera is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. • Lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 lb (with assistance for heavier loads). • High school diploma or GED (trade/technical certification preferred). • Minimum two years of carpentry experience. • Ability to read drawings, visualize objects, and communicate effectively in English. • Strong teamwork, positive attitude, detail orientation, and customer service skills. • Physical ability for repetitive hand, arm, leg movements and lifting requirements.
Requirements
- ▸carpentry experience
- ▸high school
- ▸heavy lifting
- ▸drawing reading
- ▸teamwork
- ▸work authorization
Benefits
The position offers medical, vision, dental, 401(k) matching, paid time off, life and disability insurance, mental‑health resources, tuition reimbursement, adoption assistance, and gym‑membership discounts, with pay rates varying by location. • Medical, prescription drug, vision, and dental coverage at no extra cost. • 401(k) retirement plan with Mortenson matching. • Paid time off, holidays, and other paid leaves. • Employer‑paid life, AD&D, and disability insurance. • No‑cost mental health tools and concierge services. • Tuition reimbursement, adoption assistance, and gym membership discounts.
Work Environment
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