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Carpenter Apprentice

Mortenson
Rapids, IA Full Time
POSTED ON 6/5/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/18/2026
Summary 

Mortenson is currently seeking a Carpenter Apprentice .

Responsibilities

  • Setup trailers
  • Build decks, stairs, roofs and other temporary structures between office units, plan tables, install shelves,

setup tool trailers and/or conex’s, silt fences and/or straw bales, setup site per erosion control plan

  • Hand-set forms and/or assemble the gang forms
  • Assist journeyman and foreman with the shooting of grades and elevation
  • Unload, handle, stockpile, and erect of all pre-fabricated materials
  • Concrete and rough carpentry
  • Hand set Walls
  • Footings
  • Set Gang Wall Forms
  • Structural Concrete Decks
  • Drywall
  • Finish Carpentry, doors, frames, and hardware
  • Millwork and cabinetry
  • Effectively work and build relationships with those of diverse backgrounds and organizational levels
  • All other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Repetitive hand, arm, leg movements

  • Lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling: up to 50 lbs.

Please note: this position description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of the duties and responsibilities of the position. The duties and responsibilities of this position may change without notice.

  • Lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling over 50 lbs will be done with assistance of another team member or equipment.

The base pay range for this role is $24.58 per hour.

Please Make Note

Visa sponsorship is not offered for this position.

Our postings are typically open a minimum of 5 days and an average of 44 days. 

About Mortenson

As a top builder, developer, and EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction), our expertise spans markets like sports, renewable energy, data centers, healthcare, and more. We are builders at heart, working to ensure the built environment has a lasting positive impact. 

Let’s Redefine Possible® 

Equal Employment Opportunity

Your uniqueness brings new and creative perspectives to the team. Mortenson is committed to providing equal opportunities of employment (EOE) to all individuals, regardless of your race, religion, gender, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, marital status or any other legally protected category.

Other Items To Note

Mortenson reserves the right to hire any individual without legal or financial obligation on unwanted solicitations. No agency emails, calls, or solicitations are accepted without a valid agreement.

Must be currently legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status, 0-1, TN, CPT, OPT, etc.). We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

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