Apprentice Carpenter
Firma Contracting is a heavy civil / underground utility contractor currently working on commercial and industrial concrete projects located in Edmonton.
We offer competitive wages, winter work, RRSP program, benefits, work / life balance and a great company culture!
Responsibilities:
Perform carpentry for formwork on the project
Adherence to project specifications, code and corporate safety requirements on all sites
Proficient knowledge and use of power tools such as air nailers, skill saw, screw gun
Experience or willingness to be trained on equipment operation is an asset
Other tasks as required by the site foreman
Requirements
3+ years of carpentry experience
Concrete and formwork experience an asset
Good verbal communication skills
Candidate must have excellent time management skills and ability to prioritize work
Exceptional analytical, communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills
Highly organized, results-oriented and able to work in a multi-functional team environment
Must have own vehicle and valid driver’s license
Tools Required
• Tape Measure 25 ft, metric and imperial (dual scale)
• Speed Square standard aluminum or heavy-duty plastic
• Chalk Line chalk provided by Firma
• Carpenter’s Pencils and Permanent Markers 1 full set
• String Line minimum one roll
• Level 6 inch to 12 inch
• small folding Handsaw
• Utility Knife
• Hammer any size or style (16 oz to 22 oz typical)
• Small Sledge Hammer – optional
• Cat’s Paw
• Multi-Bit Screwdriver
• Adjustable / Thumb / Crescent Wrench – 8" to 10"
• Channel-Lock Pliers
• Rebar Tying Pliers (Kleins or Unicorn)
• Extra Belt with single Pouch
• Carpenter’s Pouch minimum six compartments required
• Framing Square mandatory for Journeyman Carpenters
Additional Gear Required
• Rechargeable Headlamp required; lighting is provided, but workers may need personal lighting for tight or dark areas.
Batteries or charging cables will not be provided by Firma.
• Rain Gear / Winter Gear must be supplied by the worker.
• Steel-Toe Boots required for all workers.
• Rubber Boots required for all workers during concrete pours
