Carpenter - Dubuque, Iowa

The Carpenter is responsible for constructing, installing, and repairing structures and fixtures made from wood, steel, and other materials. This role requires a strong understanding of carpentry techniques, an ability to read blueprints, and a strong understanding of building codes and safety regulations. The Carpenter will work on a variety of commercial projects, including offices, retail spaces, and other commercial buildings. The Carpenter often works independently, anticipating the next steps in the construction process, while ensuring quality and safety standards are met. The duties in this job description are not all-inclusive; additional duties may be assigned. 

Responsibilities can include but are not limited to:

Rough Carpentry:

• Work with and be able to read blueprints or instructions from Supervisor
• Work with materials such as metal, wood, plastic, fiberglass, or drywall.
• Utilize power and hand tools such as chisels, planes, saws, drills, and sanders to repair and erect structures
• Join materials with nails, screws, staples, or adhesives
• Work on ladders, man-lifts, and the top beams of buildings
• Rigging loads and signaling crane operator
• Use levels, rules, plumb bobs, framing squares, and surveying equipment to ensure everything is level and secure
• Assemble and install vertical and horizontal formwork
• Create structures for pouring concrete
• Build concrete forms for structures
• Build stairs and understand basic stair layout
• Build shoring bracing
• Erect form scaffolding
• Install partitions, doors, and windows
• Operate Heavy Equipment

Finish Carpentry:

• Install cabinets and molding; build or repair cabinets, doors framework, floors, and other wooden fixtures used in buildings, using woodworking machines, carpenter’s hand tools, and power tools
• Put up drywall, flooring and/or siding
• Remodel businesses
• Replace panes of glass, ceiling tiles, and doors
• Move and install machinery.
• Perform all duties in a safe manner

Conlon Construction Co. offers the following benefits to Carpenters:

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Accident Insurance
• Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance
• 401K with Company Match
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays

Established in 1903, Conlon Construction Co. is a fourth-generation, family-owned commercial construction company headquartered in Dubuque, Iowa. Conlon offers numerous contracting options to service clients’ needs throughout the United States, including Pre-Construction Services, General Construction, Construction Management, Building Maintenance, Historic Preservation, and Store Fixturing. Our diverse portfolio and long-term client history make us a sought-after employer. Conlon is committed to creating and fostering long-term relationships with our employees and the communities in which we live and work.

Conlon Construction Co. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, all employment offers are contingent upon results of a post offer drug screen and driving record check.