Becoming a carpenter in Galesburg, IL, typically begins with a pre-apprenticeship program or vocational training, which provides essential skills and hands-on experience. Apprenticeships in carpentry can last several years, combining on-site training with classroom instruction. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are approximately 352,779 carpenters nationwide, with projections indicating an 8% job growth from 2020 to 2030. In Galesburg, IL, carpenters can earn an average wage of $576 per week, with experienced professionals potentially earning over $41,748 annually. Training programs and apprenticeships are available through trade schools and local unions, offering pathways to a stable and rewarding career in the carpentry trade.
Carpenter: Compensation is $18-30+/hour based on experience, plus structured pay increases over the first 6 months The Job: • Construct pre-engineered post frame structures • Operate basic hand and power tools • Work from ladders and aerial work platforms up to 35 feet off the ground • Stable income and reliable year-round work • Work outside in a variety of elements • Learn and develop carpentry, framing, and construction techniques • Provide value to the client Qualifications: • Must be at least 18 years of age • Exceptional work ethic • Ability to work in a variety of weather conditions • Prior building trades experience helpful, but not required • Willing to train Compensation and Benefits: • Company sponsored in-house training programs • Competitive starting wage • Health, dental, and vision plan options • Paid holidays and vacation • Incentive bonus • 401(k) Retirement Plan • Structured pay increases • Weather pay • Travel pay The Company: • In business since 1978 Cleary Building Corp. is a family-owned, debt-free leader in post-frame manufacturing and construction. • Headquartered in Verona, Wisconsin, with over 80 locations across 23 states. • Known for its strong brand, with over 125,000 Cleary Shamrocks displayed nationwide. • Equal Opportunity Employer; smoke-free and drug-free workplace (THC testing excluded for pre-employment). To apply complete an online application at www.careersatcleary.com or apply at our local branch office! Benefits: • 401(k) • 401(k) matching • Dental insurance • Health insurance • Life insurance • Paid time off • Vision insurance Work Location: In person
See More Details >>COME JOIN OUR CONSTRUCTION TEAM! Carl A. Nelson & Company, a commercial and industrial general contractor is taking applications for career opportunities as Construction Craftsmen, Foreman, and Supervisors. Qualified candidates must have a positive attitude, be safety conscious, a good work ethic and the willingness and ability to learn. Previous industrial and/or commercial construction experience in concrete, carpentry, welding and/or steel erection is preferred but not required. Qualified candidates must also pass a pre-employment physical and drug screen. Must have reliable transportation. Company is based out of Burlington Iowa but works in many different areas in Iowa and Illinois. Carl A. Nelson & Company has one of the best wage and benefit packages in SE Iowa. Benefits include: • Paid Time Off • Health Insurance • 401(k) Retirement Plan • Safety Incentive Plan • Skill (Wage) Assessment after 30 days We will be taking applications Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Our office is located at 1815 Des Moines Ave. in Burlington, just southwest of Case Company. Carl A. Nelson & Company is an equal opportunity employer. Job Type: Full-time Pay: $18.00 - $35.00 per hour Benefits: • 401(k) • 401(k) matching • Dental insurance • Disability insurance • Health insurance • Health savings account • Life insurance • Paid time off • Referral program • Retirement plan • Vision insurance Schedule: • 8 hour shift • Day shift • Overtime People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply Experience: • Construction: 1 year (Required) License/Certification: • Driver's License (Preferred) Ability to Commute: • Galesburg, IL 61401 (Preferred) Willingness to travel: • 25% (Preferred) Work Location: In person
See More Details >>The KRS team is looking for dynamic individuals that are highly self-motivated to join our bridge construction crew and enjoy a rewarding career, while traveling nationwide. The position involves continuous travel from job to job throughout the United States in company vehicles with rapid advancement opportunities. Crew schedules are 6 work weeks on, (with weekends) followed by a week off. Koppers Railroad Structures, Inc. has been at the forefront of railroad bridge rehabilitation in the United States and Canada since the mid-1950s. We are one of the nation's largest railroad bridge contracting and engineering companies, serving Class 1, regional and short line railroads. KRS has a strong safety culture and is a trusted partner with the railroad industry. We have been building careers for over 60 years and offer competitive wages with a rich benefits package. We provide on the job training. With a base knowledge of construction tasks and physical labor experience, the Bridge Construction Technician will be trained to assist their Foreman with tasks associated with the repair and construction of railroad bridges. Compensation The average starting wage for this role will be between $22.65 - $25.75 per hour $65,000 and $80,000 per year), commensurate with experience. Lodging Allowance $735/per week. Job Responsibilities • Remove steel rivets with pneumatic tool • Tighten structural steel bolts with impact wrench • Remove existing structural steel with oxygen and acetylene torch • Drill holes in existing or new structural steel with magnetic drill • Drill holes in existing or new timber with 1/2" Electric or Hydraulic Drill • Hang Scaffolding • Work at heights while utilizing lineman equipment • Ascend and descend slopes with rough terrain • Drive spikes and drive pins with maul • Dig using hand shovel • Operate 1/2' drill and generator, impact wrench, pneumatic tools, hydraulic tools and chain saw • Use lineman gear, D-handle spade (shovel), sharp shooter (shovel), crow bar, and pry bar. Benefits KRS offers an outstanding benefits package that includes the following: • Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance • 401k Plan with company match • Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Bereavement Leave • Employee Stock Purchase Plan • Flex scheduling to provide regular time off • Travel Assistance Program, to encourage work/life balance through personal travel accounts once qualified • Life Insurance (Employee, Spouse, Dependent) • Paid Short Term Disability Leave • Employee Assistance Program • Wellness Program Incentives • Company provided PPE, equipment, tooling, and transportation Requirements • High School diploma or equivalent • Current Driver's License with a favorable driving record (CDL is preferred and commands a premium rate) • Previous experience with heavy physical labor • Exposure to heights Physical Demands • This position involves heavy lifting of up to 70 pounds; long hours of standing, walking, and climbing on remote jobsites; detailed work with hands and fingers using machinery and controls; grabbing, reaching, and push/pull tasks; balancing, sometimes while stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling. Jobsites can be noisy with sounds of machinery and moving trains so raised voices may need to be used to hear. Ability to read and write are required as the position involves completion of information and forms. Work Environment • This position involves routine exposure to outside weather conditions and involves working around moving mechanical parts with vibration. Work is performed at heights of up to 500'. • Occasional work around fumes, airborne particles, and chemicals as well as sources of electricity • The noise level in the work environment is usually loud Koppers Inc. and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of age, color, disability, genetic information, ethnicity, national origin, race, religion, sex, veteran status, or any other category or characteristic protected by federal law or by any applicable state or local law Skills: Bridge Building, CDL Driver's License, Civil Engineering, Construction, Dental Insurance, Driver's License, Electricity, Employee Assistance Plan, Federal Laws and Regulations, Genetics, Heavy Lifting, High School Diploma, Hydraulic Engineering, Incentive Programs, Lift/Move 70 Pounds, Physical Demands, Pneumatic Tools, Railroad Construction, Scaffolding, State Laws and Regulations, Stock Purchase Plans, Vision Plan About the Company: Koppers
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