Concrete Carpenter: Level 1

Job Title: Concrete Carpenter: Level 1

Location: Logansport / Lafayette, Indiana

Position Type: Full Time / Year-Round

Wage: Up to $24/hr

Job Summary:

We are seeking hardworking and reliable individuals to join our Team. The ideal candidate will assist Skilled Tradespeople and perform a variety of physical tasks on our construction sites. These tasks include construction site preparation, material handling, housekeeping and general labor duties.

Proficiencies:

Level 1 Construction Workers must be proficient in the items below.

*If you do not currently hold a certification in these areas, SCI will provide the training and certification.

• OSHA-10 Certification


• CPR / FA Certification


• MEWP (Mobile Elevated Work Platform) Certification

Key Responsibilities:

• Knowledge of SCI housekeeping standards to clean and prepare construction sites by removing debris and potential hazards.


• Loading and unloading construction materials and equipment.


• Ability to read a tape measure and recite or mark accurate dimensions when assisting with basic layout or other construction tasks.


• Knowledge and ability to safely operate and maintain basic hand and power tools, as well as other basic construction equipment.

• Hand tools – basic personal hand tools per tool requirement list as well as basic hand tools provided by SCI (shovels, sledgehammers, etc.)


• Power tools – basic power tools including saws, drills, screw guns, concrete vibrators, etc.


• Equipment – basic power equipment including generators, compactors, compressors, air hammers, etc.

• Assist with set-up and tear-down of barricades and temporary structures.


• Follow blueprints, drawings and instructions from Supervisors.


• Support carpenters, steel erectors, concrete formers/finishers and other tradespeople as required.


• Perform construction tasks and other duties as assigned.


• Maintain a clean and safe job site by following OSHA, SCI and client specific safety regulations and policies.


• Ability to read and understand signage, safety notices, SDS, product warnings and directions, etc.


• Able to choose and use proper PPE

Position Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred


• Valid driver’s license


• Reliable transportation


• Ability to travel to jobsite, up to one hour


• Punctuality


• Strong work ethic and attention to detail


• Ability to work in a physically demanding environment including various weather conditions


• Familiarity with power tools and machinery is a plus

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand, squat, climb, bend, kneel, stoop, walk, push, pull, crouch and crawl for long periods of time

• Ability to climb ladders and scaffolding


• Work at heights (in lifts and on roofs)


• Don and wear a harness and lanyard


• Work while stooping over


• Work on hands and knees


• Stand for extended periods


• Walk for extended periods


• Have dexterity to operate hand and power tools and handle materials


• Work with arms overhead


• Ability to wear a respirator (to be fit tested by employer)


• Ability to lift 50+ pounds on a regular basis

Working Conditions:

• Indoor / outdoor construction environments


• Exposure to loud noise, high elevations, extreme temperatures, and hazardous materials


• May involve heights, confined spaces and heavy equipment


• SCI and client specific PPE (personal protective equipment) required