W. G. Yates & Sons Construction Company
Carpenter Helper - Various Locations
W. G. Yates & Sons Construction Company, Jackson, Mississippi, United States
A Carpenter Helper will assist Carpenters in completing journeyman tasks. They may lay out, assemble, and assist in complex tasks, learn mathematical functions for their craft, and properly identify and receive instruction on the proper and safe use of hand tools, power tools, and equipment.
Level IV: Competent to complete Journeyman level Carpenter tasks with minimal supervision.
Overview of Primary Duties
Construct, fabricate, install, and dismantle form work from fixtures of metal, wood, and other accessories.
May build or reinforce forms or bracing prior to pours.
Framework for expansion joints and edges with edging tools, jointers, and straight edge.
Verifies accuracy of structure with transit, plumb bob, square and level.
Uses carpentry hand tools such as hammers, levels, squares, screw drivers, adjustable wrenches, hand and power saws, drill motors and pry bars.
Levels, smoothes and shapes surfaces of freshly poured concrete, using straight edge and float or power screed.
Nails cleats (braces) across boards to construct concrete‑supporting forms.
Assists with preparing layout of form or fixture to be fabricated using lines or grades.
Assists with erecting handrails, walkways, and gangways in conjunction with formwork.
Makes concrete or epoxy grouts using mixing machine or hoe.
Signals concrete deliverer to position truck to facilitate pouring.
Loads, transports and unloads tools, equipment, and supplies.
Observes flat drawings or diagrams and understands how they would look like solid objects.
Works within precise standards of accuracy.
Operates electric and pneumatic tools.
Performs minor maintenance and cleaning activities with tools and equipment.
Assists with tie rebar.
Demonstrate Yates Core Values and Principles
Follow Yates Code of Conduct
Safety Responsibilities and Expectations
Responsible for refusing unsafe work and for carrying out all work by the established Yates Safety Procedures and Work Practices
Reports all incidents, near hits, and hazards to management.
Wears and maintains personal PPE.
Advise fellow employees of hazardous situations.
Participates in workplace inspections.
Complies with statutory requirements, including duty of care.
Participates in required and assigned training.
Provides suggestions to improve Safety.
Maintains a mature approach to working safely.
Attends pre‑start and Safety meetings and contributes.
Other related duties as needed and assigned by Field Supervision.
This is not an all‑inclusive list of tasks an employee may be asked to do; employees are expected to complete any tasks they are assigned.
Qualifications Level IV
Thirty‑six (36) months or more of heavy industrial‑related carpenter experience
Other verified experiences or certifications with carpenter experience
Level III
Twenty‑four (24) to thirty‑five (35) months of heavy industrial‑related carpenter experience
Level II
Twelve (12) to twenty‑three (23) months of heavy industrial‑related carpenter experience
Level I
Zero (0) to eleven (11) months of heavy industrial‑related carpenter experience
One (1) year of industrial experience
Requirements
Must have the ability to read and interpret instructions and documentation
Personal hand tools required for craft as established on the Yates Industrial Minimum Tool List
Successful completion of required Safety training to include, but not limited to, Confined Space, LOTO, and Working at Heights
Physical Demands / Essential Job Functions This job description reflects an assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Employees are expected to complete any tasks they are assigned.
Physical requirements for this role may include but are not limited to:
All weather conditions at varying temperatures
Work at varying elevations
Working in windy and dusty environments
Moderate to high noise levels
The project site will contain light to heavy equipment vehicles, small to large equipment, materials, communication equipment, and tools
Ability to hear bells, whistles, and alarms
Required to wear safety‑approved body harnesses when working at 4’ or above
Required to adhere to large amounts of standing, walking, bending, squatting, climbing, and lifting
Ability to talk and hear to communicate
Will use arms and hands to signal, grab, hold, turn, push, and pull objects, materials, controls, and tools
Must be able to lift, carry, and move heavy objects up to 25 lbs.
Will use vision abilities to focus, see short and long distances, colors, depth perception, and peripheral vision
About Yates Construction Ranked among the top commercial and industrial construction companies in the country by Engineering News‑Record, Yates Construction is family‑owned. It provides a wide range of construction and building services. Incorporated in 1964 by William G. Yates Jr., we have steadily grown to become one of the nation's top commercial and industrial construction companies. We are financially sound, with a significant bonding capacity and vast personnel and equipment resources.
Our portfolio includes commercial and industrial projects from various sectors, including arts and culture, civil, commercial, education, entertainment and gaming, federal, healthcare, hospitality, manufacturing, municipal, retail, and technology. We work hard to understand our client's business needs and continually look for opportunities to add value to them and their projects.
Our client relationships are the foundation of our success, and our primary goal is to help each client achieve their vision. We do this by carefully managing the details and complexities of each project and communicating constantly with all team members.
Yates Construction is a military‑friendly employer and provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics, in addition to federal and state law requirements.
Yates complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location where the company has facilities.
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Level IV: Competent to complete Journeyman level Carpenter tasks with minimal supervision.
Overview of Primary Duties
Construct, fabricate, install, and dismantle form work from fixtures of metal, wood, and other accessories.
May build or reinforce forms or bracing prior to pours.
Framework for expansion joints and edges with edging tools, jointers, and straight edge.
Verifies accuracy of structure with transit, plumb bob, square and level.
Uses carpentry hand tools such as hammers, levels, squares, screw drivers, adjustable wrenches, hand and power saws, drill motors and pry bars.
Levels, smoothes and shapes surfaces of freshly poured concrete, using straight edge and float or power screed.
Nails cleats (braces) across boards to construct concrete‑supporting forms.
Assists with preparing layout of form or fixture to be fabricated using lines or grades.
Assists with erecting handrails, walkways, and gangways in conjunction with formwork.
Makes concrete or epoxy grouts using mixing machine or hoe.
Signals concrete deliverer to position truck to facilitate pouring.
Loads, transports and unloads tools, equipment, and supplies.
Observes flat drawings or diagrams and understands how they would look like solid objects.
Works within precise standards of accuracy.
Operates electric and pneumatic tools.
Performs minor maintenance and cleaning activities with tools and equipment.
Assists with tie rebar.
Demonstrate Yates Core Values and Principles
Follow Yates Code of Conduct
Safety Responsibilities and Expectations
Responsible for refusing unsafe work and for carrying out all work by the established Yates Safety Procedures and Work Practices
Reports all incidents, near hits, and hazards to management.
Wears and maintains personal PPE.
Advise fellow employees of hazardous situations.
Participates in workplace inspections.
Complies with statutory requirements, including duty of care.
Participates in required and assigned training.
Provides suggestions to improve Safety.
Maintains a mature approach to working safely.
Attends pre‑start and Safety meetings and contributes.
Other related duties as needed and assigned by Field Supervision.
This is not an all‑inclusive list of tasks an employee may be asked to do; employees are expected to complete any tasks they are assigned.
Qualifications Level IV
Thirty‑six (36) months or more of heavy industrial‑related carpenter experience
Other verified experiences or certifications with carpenter experience
Level III
Twenty‑four (24) to thirty‑five (35) months of heavy industrial‑related carpenter experience
Level II
Twelve (12) to twenty‑three (23) months of heavy industrial‑related carpenter experience
Level I
Zero (0) to eleven (11) months of heavy industrial‑related carpenter experience
One (1) year of industrial experience
Requirements
Must have the ability to read and interpret instructions and documentation
Personal hand tools required for craft as established on the Yates Industrial Minimum Tool List
Successful completion of required Safety training to include, but not limited to, Confined Space, LOTO, and Working at Heights
Physical Demands / Essential Job Functions This job description reflects an assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Employees are expected to complete any tasks they are assigned.
Physical requirements for this role may include but are not limited to:
All weather conditions at varying temperatures
Work at varying elevations
Working in windy and dusty environments
Moderate to high noise levels
The project site will contain light to heavy equipment vehicles, small to large equipment, materials, communication equipment, and tools
Ability to hear bells, whistles, and alarms
Required to wear safety‑approved body harnesses when working at 4’ or above
Required to adhere to large amounts of standing, walking, bending, squatting, climbing, and lifting
Ability to talk and hear to communicate
Will use arms and hands to signal, grab, hold, turn, push, and pull objects, materials, controls, and tools
Must be able to lift, carry, and move heavy objects up to 25 lbs.
Will use vision abilities to focus, see short and long distances, colors, depth perception, and peripheral vision
About Yates Construction Ranked among the top commercial and industrial construction companies in the country by Engineering News‑Record, Yates Construction is family‑owned. It provides a wide range of construction and building services. Incorporated in 1964 by William G. Yates Jr., we have steadily grown to become one of the nation's top commercial and industrial construction companies. We are financially sound, with a significant bonding capacity and vast personnel and equipment resources.
Our portfolio includes commercial and industrial projects from various sectors, including arts and culture, civil, commercial, education, entertainment and gaming, federal, healthcare, hospitality, manufacturing, municipal, retail, and technology. We work hard to understand our client's business needs and continually look for opportunities to add value to them and their projects.
Our client relationships are the foundation of our success, and our primary goal is to help each client achieve their vision. We do this by carefully managing the details and complexities of each project and communicating constantly with all team members.
Yates Construction is a military‑friendly employer and provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics, in addition to federal and state law requirements.
Yates complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location where the company has facilities.
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