Carpenter Apprentice I: Hands-On Learning & Building

Summary

Mortenson is currently seeking a Carpenter Apprentice I that will be responsible for assisting Journeyman and Foreman Carpenters in the completion of their tasks while learning the trade.

Responsibilities

Setup trailers and build temporary structures (decks, stairs, roofs) between office units

Install shelves, setup tool trailers/conex's, silt fences/straw bales, and setup site per erosion control plan

Hand‑set forms and assemble gang forms

Assist journeyman and foreman with shooting grades and elevation

Unload, handle, stockpile, and erect prefabricated materials

Perform concrete and rough carpentry (hand set walls, footings, set gang wall forms, structural concrete decks, drywall, finish carpentry, doors, frames, hardware, millwork, and cabinetry)

Build relationships with individuals of diverse backgrounds and organizational levels

Perform all other duties as assigned

Qualifications

High School diploma or GED required

Currently enrolled in apprenticeship program

Previous experience on a construction site preferred

Strong teamwork orientation, positive attitude, professional customer service skills, detail orientation, and effective communication including active listening and openness to diverse input and feedback

Ability to work with precision, visualize solid objects from drawings, read plans, and operate equipment (table saws, radial arm saws, belt & disc sanders, drill presses, fall protection equipment, rigging, and form systems)

Repetitive hand, arm, leg movements

• Lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling: up to 50 lbs.

Please note: this position description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of the duties and responsibilities of the position. The duties and responsibilities of this position may change without notice.

Lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling over 50 lbs will be done with assistance of another team member or equipment

Benefits

Medical and prescription drug plans that include no additional cost vision coverage

Dental plan

401k retirement plan with a generous Mortenson match

Paid time off, holidays, and other paid leaves

Employer paid Life, AD&D, and disability insurance

No‑cost mental health tool and concierge with extensive work‑life resources

Tuition reimbursement

Adoption Assistance

Gym Membership Discount Program

Note

Visa sponsorship is not offered for this position.

Our postings are typically open a minimum of 5 days and an average of 44 days.

About Mortenson

As a top builder, developer, and EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction), our expertise spans markets like sports, renewable energy, data centers, healthcare, and more. We are builders at heart, working to ensure the built environment has a lasting positive impact.

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Equal Employment Opportunity

Your uniqueness brings new and creative perspectives to the team. Mortenson is committed to providing equal opportunities of employment (EOE) to all individuals, regardless of your race, religion, gender, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, marital status or any other legally protected category.

Other Items To Note

Mortenson reserves the right to hire any individual without legal or financial obligation on unwanted solicitations. No agency emails, calls, or solicitations are accepted without a valid agreement.

Must be currently legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status, 0-1, TN, CPT, OPT, etc.). We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

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