Carpenter - The Contractor Consultants

Build Your Future with River Bluff Custom Homes as an Carpenter!

Job Title: Carpenter

Company Name: River Bluff Custom Homes, LLC

Salary: $24 - $28/hr -  Depending on Experience 

Full Job Description

Join the skilled team at River Bluff Custom Homes, LLC as an Carpenter and play a critical role in constructing high-quality modular homes. This position involves a range of carpentry tasks including building load-bearing walls, installing siding and shingles, constructing dormers, and more. We are seeking individuals with a robust background in residential construction who are ready to bring their expertise to our dynamic team.

Who we are: 

We are a homebuilder that specializes in system-built homes.  We offer customers a 'one stop builder' service - we help the customer with everything -- design -- dirt work - concrete - utilities -- to getting the home move-in ready.  We take the hassle out of the home buying process by providing more service.   

• Construct and install load-bearing walls and structural components of modular homes. Working with cranes onsite, making all connections, and exterior envelope finishing.
• Install various types of siding, roofing materials and steps and decking.  
• Build dormers and manage the framing and finishing of exteriors for homes and additions.
• Ensure all work meets or exceeds industry standards and project specifications.
• Collaborate with other tradespeople and project managers to ensure timely project progression.
• Adhere to all safety protocols and contribute to a safe working environment on-site.
• Manage tools and materials efficiently to minimize waste and maintain project timelines.

• Proven experience as a carpenter in residential construction, with a focus on modular or prefabricated homes preferred.
• Possession of a valid South Dakota Driver's License; Class A CDL is advantageous but not mandatory.
• Physical ability to perform demanding work, including lifting at least 75 lbs.
• Comfortable working in various outdoor weather conditions.
• Strong understanding of construction tools, carpentry techniques, and blueprints.
• Excellent teamwork, communication, and problem-solving skills.

• Wages -  Competitive Pay - With Overtime Hours there is potential to make $50,000 - $75,000 per year
• Health Insurance - Paid in Full for Employee - Blue Cross/Blue Shield
• Paid Time Off - one week after six months - thereafter-3.05 hours per two week pay period.  We allow employees to carry over two weeks of vacation at year-end.
• 401K - We match contributions dollar for dollar up to a 4% contribution.
• Holidays - New Year's Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Memorial Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas
• Year-end Bonus Potential 
• Per Diem Covered ($60 day) On Travel Projects 

• Our crews are working 40 to 65 hours per week during prime season.  
• This is a year-round position.  We strive for 40 hours during the winter.

• Many of our jobs are within 90 miles of Fort Pierre.  
  • We provide transportation from River Bluff Custom Homes to and from the job site.
• Overnight travel is sometimes required.  When we go out of town, we work longer days and generally, our crew will leave on a Monday and return on a Friday.
  • River Bluff pays from the time we leave office to the site.  
  • We provide lodging and pay an extra $30 per person per day for overnight travel.  We furnish a vehicle.
• Our market area is South Dakota, northern Nebraska, southern North Dakota and western Wyoming.  Our primary market area is central South Dakota.