Apprentice Carpenter -4th Year

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