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Posted 20 July, 2026

Journey Level Carpenter - Expression of Interest

Bechtel Construction Company
Kemmerer, WY, US Full Time

Job Description

Extraordinary teams building inspiring projects:

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Bechtel Construction Company (BCC) delivers projects across North America in partnership with the North America’s Building Trades Unions (NABTU). BCC Craft Professionals are affiliated with the Building Trades Union corresponding to their skilled trade and perform work across a range of construction and industrial projects.

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BCC is currently sourcing potential candidates for the Natrium Project in Kemmerer, Wyoming. The Project will consist of a 345MWe nuclear power plant based on Natrium technology. Submitted information will be shared with the appropriate Building Trades Union Hall, which will contact qualified craft professionals based on project needs.

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Job Summary

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Project Location: Kemmerer, Wyoming

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Base Wage: $37.99 / Hour

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PLUS PENSION, HEALTH AND WELFARE

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*Wages are determined through collective bargaining agreements.

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Per Diem: $ (pending) / per (pending)

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*Individuals can discuss additional benefits with the corresponding Union Hall.

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Why Work for Bechtel Construction Company:

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BCC offers union construction careers with nationally recognized wages and benefits, work schedules with potential overtime and shift premiums, a strong safety environment, pay protections, opportunities for apprenticeship and career development, and a commitment to stable, inclusive employment on major projects across North America.

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Responsibilities:

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  • Constructs, erects, installs, and repairs structures and fixtures of wood, plywood, and wallboard using carpenter’s hand tools, in accordance with local building codes.
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  • Studies blueprints, sketches, or building plans for information pertaining to the type of material required (e.g., lumber or fiberboard) and the dimensions of the structure or fixture to be fabricated.
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  • Selects the specified type of lumber and other materials.
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  • Prepares layouts using a rule, framing square, and calipers.
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  • Marks cutting and assembly lines on materials using a pencil, chalk, and marking gauge.
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  • Shapes materials to prescribed measurements using saws, chisels, and planes.
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  • Cuts and assembles materials, fastening them together with nails, dowel pins, or glue.
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  • Verifies the trueness of structures using a plumb bob and carpenter’s level.
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  • Erects frameworks for structures and lays subflooring.
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  • Builds stairs and cabinets and lays out and installs partitions.
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  • Covers subfloors with building paper to keep out moisture and lays hardwood, parquet, and wood-strip-block floors by nailing to floors or subfloors, or by cementing them to a mastic or asphalt base.
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  • Installs shock-absorbing and sound-deadening materials; prefabricated window frames, doors, and door frames; weather stripping; interior and exterior trim; and finish hardware such as locks, letter drops, and kick plates.
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  • Constructs forms and chutes for pouring concrete.
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  • Erects scaffolding and ladders for assembling structures above ground level.
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  • Welds metal parts to steel structural members.
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  • The following are typical examples of physical requirements for this construction classification:
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  • Complies with safety requirements, with or without reasonable accommodation.
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  • Reaches for and manipulates objects, hand or power tools, materials, and/or equipment; lifts and carries objects such as scaffold components and lumber weighing up to 50 pounds; and stands, walks, or sits for long periods.
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  • Stoops, kneels, bends, crouches, and/or crawls frequently for extended periods.
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  • Climbs and works on ladders, scaffolds, and other facilities and equipment; works at heights and in confined spaces.
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  • Recognizes differences in size, shape, and shading in lines, figures, objects, or drawings.
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  • Reads and understands blueprints and/or schematic diagrams.
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  • Normal (corrected) near visual acuity
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  • Has at least moderate depth perception.
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  • Detects safety alarms through audio and visual means.
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  • At least minimal color discrimination
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  • Is capable of passing a physical examination and fit test for, and wearing, a respirator.
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  • Must be able to work in a hot or cold environment for extended periods
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  • Must be able to work all scheduled hours
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  • These essential functions cover the principal duties of the position.
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Build Your Future:

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Bechtel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, disability, citizenship status (except as authorized by law), protected veteran status, genetic information, and any other characteristic protected by law.

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