Apprentice Carpenter - 1 st Year

Apprentice Carpenter- 1st Year

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

• 2+ 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 drivers 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
Carpenters 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
Cats 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
Carpenters 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