Skilled Trade

Role Summary

The Skilled Trade role varies from working on new construction, to renovations, and across a variety of project types. Skilled Trades at JE Dunn consist of experienced tradesmen across a variety of specialized crafts and are essential to our company and self-perform efforts. Skilled Trades utilize a variety of tools and specialized equipment. These roles provide value added services to our clients by ensuring we carefully control schedule, production budget, quality and safety.

The following role responsibilities are not all encompassing as specific work tasks, project types, and build phases drastically vary. This is a broad representation of the type of tasks and requirements required of Skilled Trades at JE Dunn. All activities will be performed in support of the strategy, vision and values of JE Dunn.      

• Autonomy and Decision-Making: Follows directions and refers all exceptions to supervisor.
• Career Path: Trade Foreman 1

Key Role Responsibilities - Core

SKILLED TRADE FAMILY - CORE

JE Dunn specialized in a variety of skilled trades. Specific areas of expertise may include:

• Carpenter - Responsible for a variety of carpentry including but not limited to rough carpentry, setting forms for concrete, or finish wall paneling, casework, and trim.
• Cement Mason/Finisher – Responsible for a variety of duties including but not limited to setting forms, installing rebar or mesh wire, mold expansion joints and edges, apply sealants, spread, level and smooth concrete, etc.
• Operators – Responsible for operating a variety of equipment including but not limited to cranes, rough terrain fork lift, skid steer, excavator, earth moving equipment, lifts, pile driver, etc.
• Bricklayer – Responsible for a variety of masonry including but not limited to installation of brick veneer, CMU, stone flooring and paneling, masonry restoration, cast and dimensional stone, paving, and many other masonry project elements.
• Ironworker – Responsible for and being adept at all aspects of their jobs, including epoxy bar, post-tensioning, and wire mesh, along with reinforcing steel.
• Electricians – This skilled trade is part of our Renewables projects. Responsible for installing and maintaining the electrical equipment and wiring that connects the plant to the electrical grid. Electricians in power plants work with heavy equipment, including generators, inverters, and transformers. They must be familiar with computer systems that regulate the flow of electricity, and they must be comfortable with high-voltage systems.

Key Role Responsibilities - Additional Core

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Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to perform work accurately and completely, and in a timely manner
• Communication skills, verbal and written
• Knowledge of specific trades and scopes of work

• Ability to follow-up on inquiries in a timely manner
• Ability to provide excellent customer service
• Ability to identify common construction materials and equipment
• Ability to build relationships and collaborate within a team, both internally and externally

Education

• High School Diploma or GED (Preferred)
• Apprentice and/or Vocational/Technical/Trade training (Preferred)
• In lieu of the above requirements, equivalent relevant experience will be considered.

Experience

• 0-2 years in specific trade (Preferred)
• 0-2 years commercial construction experience (Preferred)

Working Environment