Union Carpenter Apprentice - Chicago, IL

Division: Chicago Main
Project Location(s): Chicago, IL 60603 USA

Minimum Years Experience: Travel Involved: Job Type: Regular Job Classification: Trade Education: Job Family: Trade Compensation: Union Trade
• Complete rough carpentry work, site logistical work, fencing, deck and platform building, protection systems, construction waste areas, and jobsite cleanup.
• Shape or cut materials to specified measurements.
• Erect scaffolding and ladders, as needed.
• Install structures and fixtures including but not limited to windows, frames, floorings, trim, and hardware.
• Review jobsite needs with superintendents and foremen, and coordinates construction.
• Estimate, inventory, monitor, and request time, staff, materials, and equipment needed to complete work.
• Operate equipment such as forklifts, backhoe, skid steer, excavator, compactor, and construction hoist.
• Assist with the overall site safety and quality programs as required (including daily participation in Pre-Task Plans) and ensure Trade employees/subcontractors compliance with Turner standards and all applicable safety codes, regulations, and jobsite security.
• Inspect all tools and power tools before use to ensure they are in safe and working condition.
• Comply with written safety instructions from tool and equipment manufacturers.
• Maintain positive working relationships with customers, contractors, suppliers and other employees.
• Ability to travel and accommodate night and weekend work as needed.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Display a high level of teamwork, integrity, commitment, and leadership in daily operations.
• Other activities, duties, and responsibilities as assigned.

The hourly rate for a 1st year apprentice is $22.68/hour per union agreement. Benefits are determined by the applicable Trade Union. Benefits may include medical, dental and vision coverage, financial benefits such as 401k plan or Pension, and wellness benefits. Contact applicable Unions to learn more about the benefits offered.

• Qualifications:
  •Valid union card.
  Minimum of three (3) years of carpentry experience required.
  • Valid driver's license preferred.
  • Basic knowledge of construction surveying.
  • Able to understand and interpret project drawings.
  • Knowledge of materials, methods, and tools involved in construction carpentry.
  • Knowledge of foundations and framing of buildings or other structures.
  • Basic arithmetic, basic geometry, and their applications to carpentry.
  • Knowledge of machines and tools, including uses, repair, and maintenance associated with carpentry and woodworking.
  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
  • Ability to accommodate night and weekend work as needed.
  • Comprehend safety instructions and signage.
  • Clear communication skills, especially in emergency situations.
  
  Physical Demands:
  The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  
  Work Environment:
  The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works on-site at the construction site where the employee is exposed to moving mechanical parts, high precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, outside weather conditions, and risk of electric shock. The noise in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. The employee is required to work in compliance with company safety policies, procedures, and applicable laws.

Turner is an Equal Opportunity Employer -minorities/females/veterans/individuals with disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity.
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