Traveling Carpenter

Contractor Placement

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Jonesboro, AR, us on site Until 8/23/2026 First posted March 22, 2025 Last posted March 22, 2025
Job description

Northeast Arkansas-based construction company seeks experienced carpenters and construction professionals for commercial construction work.  

We're looking for carpenters with experience completing punch list and finish work. Our organization specializes in the expansion and remodeling of big-box retail stores.  Due to the work primarily occurring in a retail environment, you must be willing to travel and work overnight for this position.

As a commercial carpenter for our company you will be responsible for worker reporting, compliance reporting, site safety, and compliance training, interacting with project superintendents and subcontractors, coordinating trade work, and completing remodel millwork/laminating.

ILLUSTRATIVE DUTIES

  • Able to complete all phases of commercial remodeling.
  • Performs skilled wood construction and alteration work tasks on buildings including framing, trim carpentry, drywall, electrical, plumbing, roofing, flooring, tilework, etc.
  • Performs wood construction tasks which include finishing wood and laminate trim work, millwork, and retail fixture construction.
  • Operates and uses a variety of tools and equipment in the construction, alteration, and repair of buildings and facilities projects.
  • Clean and maintain worksite areas and follow all required safety practices.
  • Performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS

  • General knowledge of the standard practices, methods, tools, and materials of the general building construction trades.
  • Experience with metal stud framing (preferred/not required).
  • Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions of the trade.
  • Ability to perform technical finish skill work in the building construction trades.
  • Ability to perform a variety of manual work in all weather conditions.
  • Ability to bend, stoop, sit, stand, crouch, and kneel. Ability to lift, push, and/or pull materials/equipment that may weigh up to forty-five (45) pounds.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

  • Must have a minimum of five (5) years general building construction experience including two (2) years running crews.
  • Must possess a valid driver’s license.
  • Must be willing to travel (most projects are located in and around the Mid-South region).
  • Must be willing to work overnight due to the work primarily occurring in a retail environment.

PAY
$18 - $25 per hour based on experience
10-15 hours of OT each week
Paid weekly

BENEFITS
Competitive base salary with bonus potential
Travel per diem pay
Medical, Vision & Dental Insurance, Life and Accident Insurance
Generous Personal Time Off program & paid holidays

INCENTIVES

We're currently offering a $200 bonus for starting your first project with us and a $500 direct deposit bonus after your first 90 days with us!

CONTACT

If you have any questions about this role or our organization, please don't hesitate to reach out to our hiring manager at 479-332-3905.

 

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

About this role

Summary

perform carpentry, finish work, and remodeling in commercial retail projects, requiring travel and overnight work

Job title

Traveling Carpenter

Experience level

5+ years

Industry

construction

Location requirements

must be willing to travel and work overnight in retail environments

Salary

$18 - $25 per hour based on experience

Management role

Yes

Skills & keywords

Required skills

carpentryfinish worktool operationsafety practicesdriver's license

Preferred skills

metal stud framing

Specializations

constructioncarpentryretail remodeling
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Jonesboro, AR, USA

On-site City