Carpenter II - Concrete Drainage Operations

Under general supervision, is responsible for performing skilled work in form setting various types of concrete, and maintenance of drainage inlets, storm drains, and sidewalks. May exercise functional supervision over assigned staff.

Work Location  
6927 W Commerce (Southwest Service Center), San Antonio, Texas 78254

Work Hours
6:00 a.m. - 4:45 p.m., Tuesday - Friday

• Prepares form settings for concrete flat work such as sidewalks, driveways, foundations, curbs, retaining walls, elevated sidewalk and wheelchair ramps.
• Prepares concrete forms; ties various types of steel for concrete structures.
• Works from blueprints, drawings, or oral instructions and the necessity to operate carpentry tools and equipment.
• Assists maintenance workers with job duties including setting up signage at all job sites and traffic control.
• Assists concrete finishers with finishing process on pours.
• May require frequently lifting/carrying up to 50 pounds.
• Works from blueprints, drawings, or oral instructions and the necessity to operate tools and equipment.
• May supervise semi-skilled employees in carpentry and maintenance (depending on area of assignment).
• May supervise semi-skilled employees in form setting and maintenance of City inlet’s, storm drains, and sidewalks.

• Formal or informal education or training that ensures the ability to read and write at a level necessary for successful job performance.
• Three (3) years of experience in carpentry.
• Valid Class 'C' Texas Driver's License.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience building and laying out forms for concrete projects. 
• Ability to read construction plans, blue prints, drawings, and carry out oral instructions. 
• Experience leading a crew in concrete infrastructure repair. 
• Experience estimating project costs. 
• Experience, pouring, forming and tying steel.
• Experience in concrete pipe repairs,  installing box culverts and/or working in drainage channels.

Applicant Information 

• If selected for this position, official transcripts, diplomas, certifications and licenses must be submitted at the time of processing.  Unofficial transcripts and copies of other relevant documents may be attached to the application for consideration in advance.
• Please be advised that if selected for this position, information regarding employment history as it relates to the qualifications of the position will be needed for employment verification. Applicants claiming military service to meet the experience requirement for this position may attach a DD214 to the application.
• Unless otherwise stated, applicants are permitted to substitute two years of related full-time experience for one year of higher education or one year of related higher education for two years of experience in order to meet the minimum requirements of the job. One year of full-time experience is defined as 30 or more hours worked per week for 12 months.  One year of higher education is defined as 30 credit hours completed at an accredited college or university.
• Applicants selected for employment with the City of San Antonio in this position must receive satisfactory results from pre-employment drug testing and background checks. If required for the position, a physical, motor vehicle record evaluation, and additional background checks may be conducted.

• Knowledge of carpentry terminology and materials used in the trade.
• Knowledge of basic mathematics.
• Skill in using carpentry tools and equipment.
• Ability to interpret blueprints, sketches, and specifications.
• Ability to perform all physical requirements of the position, with or without accommodations.
• Working conditions are inside and outside with frequent exposure to temperature variations, dust, dirt, noise, and toxic fumes and vapors.

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