Journeyman Carpenter

COMPANY: 

North Fork Builders is a Bozeman, Montana based general contractor that specializes in thoughtfully designed and strategically executed residential and commercial buildings. We are committed to excellent craftsmanship and collaboration with our clients to ensure their vision is carried through from concept to completion. We believe in quality through process, which is expressed through our core values: quality, craft and collaboration.

Team members are expected to share our core values and have pride in the quality of their craft. At North Fork, our team is tight-knit. We rely on one another and learn from one another. If this sounds like a group you'd like to work with, we encourage you to apply.

LOCATION:

Current and upcoming work located in the communities of Bozeman, Big Sky, Big Timber, Augusta, Kalispell, Whitefish.

PRIMARY RESONSIBILITIES & DUTIES: 

Duties may include but are not limited to:

• Operation of forklifts, skid steers, genie lifts after completion of certification
• Advanced knowledge of ALL construction (excavation, concrete, framing, interior/ exterior finish, specialty timber/log work)
• Framing: Can construct a building by reading plans and understanding what the final product must look like (wall elevations from plans, bearing point paths, roof pitch cuts, structural timbers, stair framing etc.)

• Finish: Can install all aspects of finish carpentry (cabinetry, windows, doors, decorative wall/ceiling boards, decorative applied timber work, exterior siding)
• Ability to teach and mentor less experienced carpenters, apprentices, and laborers
• Ability to problem solve and develop solutions to be presented to foreman/superintendent
• Knowledge of blueprints and where to find information within them
• Knowledge of building codes
• Knowledge of manufacturer specifications (wood components, design elements)
• Knowledge of proper assembly of structural components (headers, beams, load paths, hangers sized properly)
• Advanced layout skills (floor joists, beams, headers, wall assembly/components, roof rafters)
• Ability to identify all components in framing (studs, joists, rafters, sills, headers, etc.)
• Knowledge of building sequencing (blocking before drywall, locations of blocking, decorative finishes, lighting, and locations of HVAC/ plumbing)
• Ability to communicate with all individuals onsite (coworkers, subcontractors, delivery drivers, management)

PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS:

• Expected to climb and work at heights and in confined spaces
• Continual walking, standing, climbing, stooping, bending, kneeling, reaching, and heavy lifting and carrying
• Able to work outdoors in all weather conditions
• Able to work overtime and weekends as required by the workload
• Observe and comply with all safety and project rules.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 10+ years’ experience in the field (concrete, framing, and finish work)
• Regular and reliable attendance (40 hours per week, Monday - Thursday (10 hours/day) is typical work week.)
• Knowledge of various techniques including, but not limited to: Framing, trim work and siding
• Specialized skills are required, including Log and timber work, scribing, coping and timber framing

• Knowledge of start-to-finish carpentry
• Advanced understanding of how to read a plan set and ability to put them into practice
• Roof and wall framing experience
• Ability to operate machinery and tools: forklift, skid steer, planer, table saw, chainsaws, lancelots and transfer log scribes
• Team members must take pride in their craftsmanship, communication, commitment, loyalty and dedication to the team. They must be punctual.
• Reliable transportation and valid driver license are required

North Fork Builders is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.