Decker Construction, Inc. is a great place to work! We realize that without a strong, quality employee base that our company would not be where we are today. Our employees are our greatest assets, and we try our best to treat them as such.

Decker Construction, Inc. encourages and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, or status covered as a veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Decker Construction, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.


Job Classifications

Carpenter
A Carpenter will possess skills and performs work that is central to most construction projects. Carpentry is a skill trade with many variations in the day-to-day duties. Frame, form and finish carpentry are the most common areas of skill. They may erect framework, build formwork for concrete, erect partitions, studs, joints, etc. They might also do various forms of interior work such as installing millwork, doors, hanging and finishing sheetrock. Carpenters are perhaps the most versatile employees on the project. As a Carpenter, you should have a passion for performing duties with precision and have the ability to work without close supervision.

Some of the specific duties include:
* Erect formwork, falsework, etc. to project specifications using various hand and/or power tools.
* Mark cutting and assembly lines on materials using pencil, chalk, and/or marking gage.
* Shape materials to prescribed measurements using saws, chisels, and/or planes.
* Verify trueness of work structures with carpenter’s level.
* Install interior items such as doors, millwork, partitions, window frames, etc.


Concrete Finisher
Virtually all construction projects have a concrete aspect associated with them. The Concrete finisher is the expert when it comes to the placing, screeding and final finishing of the concrete. It is critical that the Concrete Finisher be ready to swing into action immediately following or during the placement of concrete. The tools of the trade such as trowels, floats, screeds, etc. and the concrete placement and finishing methods are all mastered by the Concrete Finisher. Behind every great concrete challenge put before a contractor is at least one skilled Concrete Finisher.

Some of the specific duties include:
* Possess complete knowledge of materials an procedures used for various grouting, patching and rubbing applications.
* Analyze a scheduled concrete pour to determine the quantity and type of materials needed.
* Monitor and ensure quality control by examining the results of each concrete placement for proper grading, finish, etc.
* Sealing and saw cutting concrete.


Equipment Operator
Equipment Operators are responsible for the heavy moving, lifting, and excavating tasks that arise on the job. The Equipment Operator may operate a variety of equipment ranging from a forklift or skidsteer for smaller tasks; to a dozer, loader or backhoe for medium tasks. Getting behind the controls of a piece of heavy construction equipment requires a high degree of skill, precision and caution. For those of you who have good eye/hand coordination and
constant awareness of your surroundings, you may be a prime candidate for this position. Apprentice operators will start by operating smaller forms of construction equipment and progress from there.

Some of the specific duties include:
* Routine inspections of construction equipment prior to its use.
* Perform routine preventative maintenance on the equipment.
* Perform safe excavation work with the use of a backhoe or trackhoe.
* Move various items; load/unload trucks, and backfill excavations using a front-end loader.
* Lift pipe sections, structural steel, formwork and pre-cast concrete using hydraulic or cable cranes.


Estimator
The Estimator is essential to any organization’s future success. Without the acquisition of new projects, the business is ultimately affected. This is where the person in this position comes in. Interpreting blueprints and other general information relevant to the project, the Estimator will convert these items into an estimated dollar cost for the purpose of competitive bids. As you might expect, the low bidder ultimately gets the work in most cases. A person in this position should possess good analytical and organizational skills and must be thorough with great attention to detail. You must also be able to persevere, have patience, and continue to strive for that successful bid. A college degree in this field of study is preferred.

Some of the specific duties include:
* Evaluate initial plans and specifications for each project and analyze pertinent legal regulatory requirements.
* Break down these plans into various code groups for each area of the project and complete quantity take-offs for each code group.
* Solicit and evaluate quotations from subcontractors and suppliers for their relevant portions of the project.
* Research subcontractor and supplier sources for unique materials and services.
* Assemble all portions of the project to compile a final bid estimate.


Laborer
This is the traditional entry-level position that would begin your career path. The Laborer is the engine that makes each project run. Even the most experienced superintendent or project manager began his or her career as a Laborer so you’re in good company. The Laborer is a support role to other skilled trades.

The definite benefit of this is the Laborer gets exposure to and experience in nearly all crafts the industry has to offer. When you are ready, you will develop your skills in a particular trade and then your growth truly begins.

Some of the specific duties include:
* Perform numerous tasks involving dexterous use of hands and hand tools such as tying rebar, cutting wood, using sophisticated power tools, dismantling    formwork, etc.
* Signal operators of construction equipment.
* Place and help finish concrete
* Position, join, and align pipe sections.
* Erect scaffolding, shoring and braces to job and safety standards.
* Brush and/or spread paints or other compounds over surfaces for protection.
* Remove formwork from set concrete


Project Manager
The Project Manager works in conjunction with the superintendent to oversee all aspects of a particular project. The Project Manager is the administrative (or office) liaison to our subcontractors and suppliers. Project managers are very versatile and are usually involved in all phases of a project including estimating, start-up, scheduling, expediting, inspection, quality control, cost control and ultimately, the total delivery of the project according to the established criteria. Persons in this position must have a good understanding of construction methods, materials, scheduling, blueprint reading, and in particular, strong communication skills. A college degree in this field of study is preferred.

Some of the specific duties include:
* Coordinate “start-up” activities that send a project into motion.
* Ensure project stays on schedule by frequent contact with project superintendent.
* Maintain communication with subcontractors and develop and obtain subcontract agreements.
* Procure materials needed for the project.
* Monitor and maintain documentation relevant to the project.
* Maintain communications with the owner and design team.


Superintendent
The Project Superintendent is truly the key person on each particular project. This person is responsible for the coordination of all company and subcontractor activities on site. If you are the type of person who wants to be “hands on” and directly involved with the day-to-day activities of a project, then this is the role for you. The Project Superintendent has to be able to
effectively manage production schedules, material, construction activities, and most importantly, people. You must be a confident speaker able to firmly and yet respectfully, motivate those under your supervision to produce and work together with the same goals in mind. You must ensure
that all work performed is done so with the highest degree of safety and quality. Decker’s commitment to our clients is that every project completed is done so with skill, responsibility and integrity. Perhaps no person will embody that philosophy more than our Project Superintendents.

Some of the specific duties include:
* Coordination of Decker and subcontractor activities on site.
* Determine the sequence and manner in which work is carried out.
* Ensure safety and quality standards established by the organization are met.
* Receive and properly store all material delivered to the project.
* Administer safety training and meetings on site.
* Work with the project manager to handle all issues pertinent to the project.
* Coordinate with the Shop & Yard for the use, transfer and/or repair of construction equipment.
* Complete daily reports summarizing activity and progress on site.