Choke Setter jobs in Carson City, NV

Choke Setter ensures that logs are properly attached and fastened to vehicle for transportation. Requires a high school diploma or its equivalent with 0-2 years of experience in the field or in a related area. Being a Choke Setter has knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job. Additionally, Choke Setter works under immediate supervision. Primary job functions do not typically require exercising independent judgment. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Journeyman Carpenter/Form Setter
  • D. G. Granade, Inc.
  • South Lake Tahoe, CA FULL_TIME
  • About the Job

    We are looking for qualified, journeyman-level carpenters, form setters, and metal building erectors for our crew. We self-perform our concrete forming and setup, wood framing, metal framing, steel erection, metal building erection, metal siding installation, and metal roof installation.

    Qualifications and Experience:
    • Must be able to read and understand the following qualifications. If you do not have the required experience, you will not be considered for the position.
    • A minimum of 5 years of verifiable experience as part of a metal building erection crew, metal roof and siding installation crew, concrete forming crew, metal framing crew, or wood framing crew is required.
    • Must know basic hand tools including tape measure, hammer, metal snips, and levels.
    • Must have knowledge of power tools including roto-hammers, screw guns, drills, skill saws, and table saws.
    • Must have your hand tools, hard hat, work boots, etc. 
    • References to verify experience are required.

    Job Locations: From Davis to Tahoe and from Chico to Modesto.

    Job Details:
    • 40-hour work week. Monday - Friday (7 am - 4 pm)
    • All employees are hired on a 90-day probation period, after which they will be offered medical, dental, and vision benefits. 
    • We work on a mixture of private and public projects. 
    • Prevailing wages are sometimes available, but not always.
    • Due to flow and job requirements, workers may be asked to help with various tasks including concrete forming, wood framing, metal framing, metal building erection, metal siding and roofing installation, and metal trim installation.
    Benefits:
    • 401(k).
    • 401(k) matching.
    • Dental Insurance.
    • Health Insurance.
    • Paid time off.
    • Referral program.
    • Vision Insurance.
    Schedule:
    • 8-hour shift.
    • Monday to Friday.
    Supplemental pay types: Signing bonus of $2,000 upon completion of 120 days of employment.

    Questions you will be expected to answer:
    • Are you able to commute for this job?
    • Are you able to work efficiently for 8 hours a day from Monday - Friday 7 am - 4 pm?
    • Are you a legal US citizen or documented worker?
    • Do you have experience installing standing seam metal roofing and trim?
    • Do you have experience installing metal wall panels and trim?
    • Do you have experience setting up forms or pouring concrete?
    • Do you have any wood framing experience?
    Education: 
    • High school or equivalent. (Preferred)
    Experience: 
    Any of the following:
    • Metal Roofing installation - 5 years minimum
    • Metal Siding Installation - 5 years minimum
    • Metal Building Erection - 5 years minimum
    • Wood framing - 5 years minimum
    • Concrete forming - 5 years minimum
    License/Certification: 
    • Driver's License
    • Forklift certification
    • Boom lift certification
    • Scissor lift certification
    https://dggranade.com
    Carpentry, Metal Building, Ironworker, Metal Siding, Metal Roofing, Metal Framing, Concrete, Forming
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Door to Door Setter
  • Solar Solar, Inc.
  • South Lake Tahoe, CA FULL_TIME
  • BE YOUR OWN BOSS!! Uncapped income!! Make $300 for every closed contract on the appointments you set! If you have done door-to-door sales or high energy sales, then we want to talk to you! We are look...
  • 2 Days Ago
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Experienced CDL-A Truck Driver - Earn $57,200-$93,600/Year + Benefits
  • System Transport
  • Carson City, NV
  • System Transport is Now Hiring Experienced* CDL-A Flatbed Drivers - Western Regional Earn $57,200 - $93,600 per Year - F...
  • 4/26/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Service Advisor
  • Michael Hohl Automotive Group
  • Carson City, NV
  • At Michael Hohl Automotive Group, we value our employees and we treat them like family. Each team member can take advant...
  • 4/26/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Urgently Hiring CDL-A Delivery Driver - Home Daily - Earn $30/hour
  • Golden Brands
  • Carson City, NV
  • Golden Brands is Now Hiring Local CDL-A Drivers in Truckee, CA! Home Daily - Earn $30 per Hour - 401k with Employer Matc...
  • 4/26/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Energy Manager (Clean and Renewable Energy)
  • Facebook
  • Carson City, NV
  • Summary: Facebook is seeking a data center Critical Facility Engineer to join our Data Center Facility Operations team. ...
  • 4/26/2024 12:00:00 AM
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New Graduate Nurse
  • Fresenius Medical Care
  • Carson City, NV
  • PURPOSE AND SCOPE: Functions as part of the hemodialysis health care team as a Registered Nurse Applicant, under the dir...
  • 4/26/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Instacart Delivery Driver - Flexible Hours
  • Instacart Shoppers
  • Carson city, NV
  • FULL-SERVICE SHOPPER Start earning quickly with a flexible schedule Shopping with Instacart is more than grocery deliver...
  • 4/26/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Entry level to insurance agency owner remote (Reno, NV)
  • Adair Agency
  • Sun Valley, NV
  • We are seeking a highly motivated individual that is ready to become licensed or who is currently licensed to join our t...
  • 4/23/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Entry level to insurance agency owner remote (Reno, NV)
  • Adair Agency
  • Sun Valley, NV
  • We are seeking a highly motivated individual that is ready to become licensed or who is currently licensed to join our t...
  • 4/23/2024 12:00:00 AM
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About Carson City, Nevada

Carson City is an independent city and capital of the US state of Nevada, named after the mountain man Kit Carson. As of the 2010 census, the population was 55,274. The majority of the town's population lives in Eagle Valley, on the eastern edge of the Carson Range, a branch of the Sierra Nevada, about 30 miles (50 km) south of Reno. The town began as a stopover for California-bound emigrants, but developed into a city with the Comstock Lode, a silver strike in the mountains to the northeast. The city has served as Nevada's capital since statehood in 1864; for much of its history it was a hub ...
Source: Wikipedia (as of 04/11/2019). Read more from Wikipedia
Income Estimation for Choke Setter jobs
$41,522 to $49,929
Carson City, Nevada area prices
were up 2.5% from a year ago
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What does a Choke Setter do?

Choke Setter in Queens Village, NY
Choke setters fasten steel cables or chains, known as chokers, around logs to be skidded (dragged) by tractors or forwarded by the cable-yarding system to the landing or deck area, where the logs are separated by species and type of product.
February 15, 2020
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New chokers are safer, quicker and thus more productive.
January 22, 2020