Carpenter

Thank you for your interest in Flatiron! Please make sure you visit our Virginia Beach Office.

 Our office is located at 2377 Ferry Road. We look forward to reviewing your application!

Here is your opportunity to join FlatironDragados - one of North America’s most respected and fastest growing heavy civil construction companies!  We are actively recruiting for team members to join us on our  CTJV project.  

Click here to find out how Tim grew from an Equipment Operator into a Grade Foreman. 

Construct, repair, and install building frameworks and structures made from wood and other materials.

• Constructs or repairs materials ensuring compliance with construction specifications.
• Measures, cuts, and shapes wood, plastic, and other materials as directed.
• Erects, levels, repairs and installs framework with the aid of rigging hardware and cranes as needed.
• Maintains knowledge of Company’s values and strategic plan.
• Performs additional assignments per management’s direction.

Required Qualifications:

• Lifting: Frequently lift and carry materials, tools, and equipment, sometimes weighing up to 50lbs or more. Must be able to lift and carry up to 50lbs, multiple time an hour throughout a shift.
• Standing: They often stand for long periods of time, sometimes all day, while working on projects. Must be able to stand for 90% of an 8-12hr shift.
• Climbing: Work often involves climbing ladders, scaffolding, or stairs to reach different levels of a structure. Must be able to climb 30’ ladders. Must be able to climb 60’ stairs. Must be able to wear a 30lb harness and tool bags and climb concrete form work and rebar
• Bending and Kneeling: Frequently bend, stoop, kneel, or crouch to perform tasks, such as installing flooring or working in tight spaces. Must be able to bend, stoop, kneel and crawl for up to 30mins at a time, multiple times a day
• Manual Dexterity: The position requires good hand-eye coordination and dexterity to operate tools and equipment, and to work with precision. Must be able to use small hand tools while standing, bending at the waist, and kneeling throughout an 8-12hr shift.

• Vision: You need good vision to see clearly at varying distances, and to workplans and other documents. Must be able to see while using required safety glasses. 

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Experience with hand tools, including squares, levels, and chisels, as well as many power tools, such as sanders, circular saws, nail guns, and welding machines.

Some of the benefits you may be eligible for as an employee are:

• Comprehensive compensation package
• Industry leading 401(k)/RRSP
• Medical/Extended Health Care, Dental, Vison and/or Provincial Medical
• Employee Assistance Program

We are an EEO/AA/ADA/Veterans employer.