Civil Carpenter (Meta Data Center, Rayville, LA)

About LEMOINE

LEMOINE is seeking an experienced Civil Carpenter to join our Infrastructure Civil team. At LEMOINE, we strive for excellence in construction while enhancing the lives of those we impact. We accomplish this by upholding our Core Purpose and Core Values throughout every project.

Position Summary

The Civil Carpenter performs skilled carpentry and civil construction work supporting underground utilities, drainage systems, waterlines, site concrete, and other civil activities on the Meta Data Center project.

This position is focused on heavy civil and infrastructure construction rather than traditional building carpentry. The Civil Carpenter will assist with pipe installation, trenching, grade and elevation control, water main taps, concrete forming and finishing, and the installation of civil structures.

Key Responsibilities

Underground Utilities and Pipe Installation

• Install underground piping for storm drainage, waterlines, and other civil utility systems.
• Assist with laying, aligning, joining, and securing pipe according to project plans and specifications.
• Install storm drainpipe, catch basins, inlets, manholes, headwalls, culverts, and related drainage structures.
• Perform water main taps, tie-ins, connections, and utility crossings in accordance with project and utility requirements.
• Install pipe bedding, stone, backfill, fittings, valves, restraints, and other utility components.
• Check pipe alignment, slope, invert elevations, and joint connections before backfilling.
• Assist with testing, flushing, and inspecting installed piping systems as required.

Trenching, Grade, and Elevation Control

• Assist with trenching and excavation activities for underground utility installation.
• Check trench depth, width, slope, bedding, and elevations using lasers, grade rods, levels, stringlines, and other layout equipment.
• Read and interpret civil plans, utility drawings, details, specifications, and survey stakes.
• Establish and maintain accurate grades and elevations throughout installation.
• Coordinate with surveyors, equipment operators, pipe crews, foremen, and superintendents.
• Assist with installing and removing trench boxes, shoring systems, ladders, barricades, and other excavation safety equipment.
• Hand-dig around existing utilities and sensitive areas when required.
• Serve as a spotter for equipment operators during excavation, pipe placement, and backfilling activities.

Concrete Forming and Finishing

• Build, install, brace, and strip concrete forms for civil structures.
• Form and finish concrete for drainage structures, equipment pads, duct banks, foundations, headwalls, sidewalks, curbs, and other site improvements.
• Set reinforcing steel, dowels, embeds, anchor bolts, blockouts, and other concrete components.
• Assist with concrete placement, vibration, screeding, leveling, floating, edging, troweling, and final finishing.
• Verify form dimensions, elevations, alignment, and stability before concrete placement.
• Repair minor concrete defects and complete finishing work according to project quality standards.
• Clean, maintain, and properly store concrete forms, tools, and equipment.

General Civil Construction

• Perform additional civil carpentry and infrastructure work required for the Meta Data Center project.
• Construct temporary structures, access points, barricades, work platforms, ramps, and other project-related items.
• Safely use hand tools, power tools, saws, drills, compactors, pumps, and other civil construction equipment.
• Assist with material handling, rigging, signaling, and guiding pipe and materials into place.
• Maintain clean and organized work areas.
• Protect completed work from damage during ongoing construction activities.
• Complete work according to project schedules, production goals, plans, specifications, and quality requirements.
• Perform other duties assigned by the Civil Foreman or Superintendent.

Safety Responsibilities

• Follow all LEMOINE safety policies, OSHA requirements, and site-specific Meta Data Center safety procedures.
• Participate in daily pre-task planning, toolbox talks, Job Hazard Analyses, and safety meetings.
• Follow excavation, trenching, fall protection, silica exposure, confined-space, and equipment safety requirements.
• Inspect tools, ladders, rigging, forms, and personal protective equipment before use.
• Identify unsafe conditions and immediately report concerns to the Foreman or Superintendent.
• Maintain awareness of equipment, underground utilities, overhead hazards, changing site conditions, and nearby workers.
• Exercise Stop Work Authority when an unsafe condition is identified.

Qualifications

• At least three years of civil carpentry, underground utility, pipelaying, concrete, or heavy civil construction experience preferred.
• Experience installing storm drainage systems, waterlines, underground utilities, and civil structures.
• Experience performing water main taps and utility connections preferred.
• Experience with concrete forming, placement, and finishing.
• Ability to read civil plans, utility drawings, elevations, details, and specifications.
• Ability to use lasers, levels, grade rods, stringlines, tape measures, and other layout tools.
• Knowledge of trenching, excavation, pipe bedding, backfilling, and compaction procedures.
• Ability to safely use hand tools, power tools, and construction equipment.
• OSHA 10, NCCER certification, trench safety training, rigging certification, or excavation Competent Person training preferred.
• Must be dependable, safety-focused, and able to work effectively as part of a civil construction crew.
• Must meet all project-specific employment, safety, security, and site-access requirements.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds independently and heavier materials with assistance or mechanical equipment.
• Ability to stand, walk, climb, bend, kneel, squat, push, pull, and work in trenches for extended periods.
• Ability to work outdoors in heat, cold, rain, mud, dust, noise, and other changing jobsite conditions.
• Ability to work around heavy equipment, excavations, underground utilities, concrete operations, and active construction activities.
• Must be available to work overtime, weekends, or extended shifts when required by the project schedule.
• Must wear all required personal protective equipment.

Equal Employment Opportunity

LEMOINE is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.