Slayden Constructors Inc. (SCI), a wholly owned subsidiary of MWH Constructors, Inc. (MWH), is seeking an experienced Carpenter to support a critical water infrastructure construction project in Dexter, Oregon.

Slayden Constructors is a leader in the civil construction industry in the Pacific Northwest, focused on water and wastewater infrastructure. Over the last 40 years, we have ingrained our reputation with our clients on successful projects, positively impacting local communities. Grow your career with a team committed to delivering quality projects timely and safely, while supporting our guiding principles: People Matter, Team Unity, Solutions Driven, and Forward Focused.

Essential Functions

• Prepare the layout of the project.
• Estimate height, width, length, and other proportions.
• Select materials
• Work with blueprints or instructions from supervisors.
• Work with materials such as wood, plastic, fiberglass or drywall.
• Utilize chisels, planes, saws, drills, and sanders to repair and erect structures.
• Join materials with nails, screws, staples, or adhesives.
• Work on top of stilts, ladders, and the top beams of buildings.
• Check work along the way to ensure it’s up to code and specifications.
• Use levels, rules, plumb bobs, framing squares, and surveying equipment to ensure everything is level and secure.
• Work with prefabricated buildings.
• Build stairs, mantles, and furniture.
• Install cabinets and molding.
• Remodel businesses.
• Create structures for pouring concrete.
• Erect scaffolding.
• Build tunnel bracing.
• Build concrete forms for tunnel or sewer construction project.
• Replace panes of glass, ceiling tiles, and doors.
• Repair or build furniture.
• Install partitions, doors, and windows.
• Move and install machinery.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Adhere to the MWH safety program.

Basic Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Prior experience working as a carpenter in a commercial, industrial, or facilities operations setting, including rough and finished carpentry.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Maintains a constant drive to achieve production outputs in order to meet targets.
• Required to communicate information, ideas, directions, with the capability to perform the task or project discussed.
• Must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily and with utmost regard to safety.
• Pre-employment drug screening and background checks required.
• If requested, the applicant shall furnish a written statement from a medical doctor that he/she has had a physical examination in connection with the application and are physically fit to perform the work.

Benefits

• Health Insurance (medical, dental and vision)
• Paid Time Off (sick time)
• Paid Parental Leave Program
• 401(k) Plan (company matching contributions up to 4%)
• Employee Referral Program

Please note that all positions require pre-employment screening, including drug and background check, as a condition of employment.

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