25-30 per hour Prevailing Wage | Norfolk, VA, USA | Hourly | Full Time

Since 1996, RQC, LLC. has been a leading player in Southern California's robust commercial and governmental Design-Build economy. We now have a national presence with current projects spanning coast to coast.

We are a full-service Design-Build company. We specialize in fast-track projects in new commercial construction for both public and private clients, with a primary focus in the Department of Defense market.

We are seeking a Carpenter to join our team located in Norfolk, VA. This position is responsible for performing tasks that involve physical labor and carpentry at a construction site using hand and power tools of all types. This position is responsible for the layout and construction of formwork, false work, finished systems, as well as set up and removal of shoring. As a Carpenter, you may be asked to identify required materials and equipment needed to construct foundations, curbs, ramps, walls, columns, stairs, decks, and other structures needed to bring a project to completion.

This position may also assist other craft workers in their duties, while also cleaning and preparing sites, digging trenches, setting braces for support, erecting scaffolding, cleaning up rubble and debris, and removing other non-hazardous waste materials. This is all to be done using the appropriate equipment and implementing the required safety practices in support of RQ's Mission, Vision, and Values.

Travel may be required for this position as needed to other project sites throughout the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast (VA, NC, SC, GA, LA, FL). Prevailing wages will be paid for work performed on a military installation.

Pay: $25-30PH DOE, Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K/Match, Life/Disability

• A high school diploma or GED is the preferred minimum formal education for this position.

• Four or more years of experience in all phases of carpentry required.

• Two or more years (or equivalent) field or trade work experience in commercial construction required; government, military, or large commercial construction experience preferred.

• CPR and First Aid Certifications preferred; Specific training or certificates in the following preferred:

• Forklift/Manlift training and certificate

• Trenching and shoring training

• Fall protection training

• Confined space training

• Lockout/Tagout training

• Scissor lift/boom lift certificate

• EM-385 40-hour

• OSHA 10-hour

• OSHA 30-hour

  We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), religion (all aspects of religious beliefs, observance or practice, including religious dress or grooming practices) marital status, registered domestic partner status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition (including cancer or a record or history of cancer, and genetic characteristics), sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical condition), genetic information, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other basis or status protected by federal, state, or local law or ordinance or regulation.

All candidates considered for hire must provide evidence of identity and U.S. work authorization at the time of hire. Additionally, all candidates must successfully pass a drug screening and commercial criminal background check, including a stricter Department of Defense background check, for access to job site at military base (if applicable for position being hired for).