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Drywall Mechanic

turnerconstruction
Austin, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 10/29/2025 CLOSED ON 12/29/2025

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Drywall Mechanic position at turnerconstruction?

Position Description:
Responsible for performing interior/exterior framing and installation of drywall assemblies

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:  
Ability to accurately transfer layout information from construction drawings and documents to floors or ceilings.
Installation of rough carpentry, framing, hanging of insulation and drywall, suspended ceiling systems, caulking (fire and smoke/sound), miscellaneous drywall trim, and rough carpentry.
Installation of corner bead, j-bead, and l-bead, and other metal trim integral to drywall.
Installation of door frames (fully welded or knockdown), doors, and hardware to the specifications and standards of the manufacturer.
Ability to make repairs to doors, frames, walls, and ceilings.
Coordinate with other subcontractors.
Operate equipment such as forklifts and aerial lifts.
Assist with the overall site safety and quality programs as required (including daily participation in Pre-Task Plans) and ensure Trade employees/subcontractors compliance with Turner standards and all applicable safety codes, regulations, and jobsite security.
Inspect all tools and power tools before use to ensure they are in safe and working condition.
Maintain positive working relationships with customers, contractors, suppliers and other employees.
Ability to travel and accommodate night and weekend work as needed.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Display a high level of teamwork, integrity, commitment, and leadership in daily operations.
Other activities, duties, and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications:                      
Candidates should have at least three (3) years of experience in commercial drywall.
Must be able to comprehend safety instructions and signage, communicate effectively in emergency situations and understand written safety instructions from tool and equipment manufacturers.
Ability to read and interpret construction plans and specifications.
Valid Driver’s License preferred.

Physical Demands:  
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Physical Demands ConstantlyFrequentlyOccasionally
 Standing  X  
 Walking X  
Combined Standing/Walking X  
Sitting   X
 Lifting/Lowering/Carrying - Weights   
 Under 25 lbs X  
 25-50 lbs X  
 Over 50 lbs   X
 Lifting/Lowering/Carrying – Ranges   
 Reaching above shoulder height X  
 Reaching below shoulder height X  
 Bending/Twisting neck X  
 Bending at waist (forward & sideways) X  
 Balancing X  
 Pushing/Pulling X  
 Squatting X  
 Kneeling X  
 Climbing X 
 Crawling   X
 Repetitive Motion X  
 Hand / Wrist Flexion – Extension X  
 Noise / Dust / Chemical Exposures X  
 Confined Space Hazards   X
 Working on Heights  X 

Additional Demands:

Vision abilities required include: Close, distance, color, peripheral, depth perception, and focus.

Hearing abilities required include: Hearing abilities required with or without the use of an aide.

Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works on-site at the construction site where the employee is exposed to moving mechanical parts, high precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, outside weather conditions, and risk of electric shock. The noise in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. The employee is required to work in compliance with company safety policies, procedures, and applicable laws.

Turner is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Minorities/Females/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity
VEVRAA Federal Contractor

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