Entry Level Carpentry

• Job Title: Entry Level Carpentry
• Department: Field
• Reports to: Training Foreman

Job Summary: The Entry Level Carpentry position is an opportunity to learn the skills and work ethic needed to be a successful carpenter.  This is an entry-level position that requires a strong work ethic, dependability, clear communication, and a willingness to learn.  This is a fast-paced position that can lead to further opportunities to grow within the team.

Key Requirements:

• Servant attitude
• Alignment with Bear Creek Core Values
• Desire to Learn
• Willingness to work hard
• Ability to get to the Bear Creek Shop on a daily basis
• Proficient in Smart Phone usage
• Ability to lift heavy objects

Skills that will be Learned:

• Use tools in a safe manner
• Work efficiently and maintain good productivity
• Identify and know the proper usage of fasteners
• Identify and know the proper usage of materials (Decking, Lumber, Trim, Siding, Roofing, etc)
• Identify the different types and sizes of lumber (PT, YP, SPF, Plywood, OSB, 2X4, 2X6, etc)
• Read a tape measure to the 1/16th of an inch
• Make efficient and accurate cuts with a Miter Saw
• Make efficient and accurate cuts with a Circular Saw
• Make efficient and accurate cuts with a Jig Saw
• Make efficient and accurate cuts with a Sawzall
• Make efficient and accurate cuts with a Multi-Tool
• Make efficient and accurate cuts with a Grinder
• Efficiently use a Framing Gun
• Efficiently use a Trim Gun
• Efficiently use a Roofing Gun
• Efficiently use a Impact Driver
• Efficiently use a Drill
• Efficiently use Hand Tools
• Safely set-up Ladders, scaffolding and walk-boards
• Work to maintain a clean/safe jobsite
• Anticipate what needs to be done

This is a field position to be carried out from the Bear Creek office/shop in Waynesboro, VA and on various job sites throughout Central Virginia.

This job description identifies the major responsibilities of this position. Employees may be required to perform other duties as assigned, to assist with executing the company’s business model, promoting the company’s culture, mission and values.

Position is open until filled.

If you are interested in joining our team of passionate craftsmen and women, please visit our website and fill out the online application fully:

Please also send a current resume, references (including email and phone number) and your best contact number to careers@bearcreek.co