Apprentice Carpenter

Apprentice Carpenter- 4th 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 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