Bridge Carpenter

Blythe Development, headquartered in Charlotte, NC, is a licensed general contractor specializing in site work, road construction, and golf course construction in North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia. We are now 100% employee-owned. Founded by twin brothers and Charlotte natives Jack and Frank Blythe in 1989, Blythe Development employs over 900 employees and self-performs 80% of site groundwork, providing greater control than competitors who subcontract most tasks.

About the Role

A Bridge Carpenter performs tasks involving strenuous physical labor on highway and heavy construction projects. Responsibilities include operating hand tools, power tools, and lifts; cleaning and preparing sites; digging trenches; setting braces and forms for structures; cleaning up rubble, debris, and removing waste materials. The role requires maintaining a clean and secure job site, following proper safety and incident reporting procedures, and communicating any issues to a supervisor.

Responsibilities

• Operate a variety of hand tools, power tools, and lifts.
• Clean and prepare construction sites.
• Dig trenches and set braces/forms for structures.
• Clean up rubble, debris, and remove waste materials.
• Maintain a clean and secure job site to eliminate potential hazards.
• Follow proper safety and incident reporting procedures.
• Communicate problems to a supervisor.
• Ensure proper use of lifts, tools, and materials to minimize risk.

Requirements

• Knowledge of proper use of lifts, hand and power tools, and construction materials in a safe manner.
• Ability to work at heights with proper PPE and mobile equipment.
• Knowledge of first aid and applicable safety precautions.
• Ability to work independently and complete tasks according to schedule.
• Willingness to communicate, follow instructions, and transmit written/oral directions.
• Ability to meet attendance schedule with dependability and consistency.

Physical Demands

• Regularly works near moving machinery/tools; requires good manual dexterity and multi-limb coordination.
• Must be able to move quickly and have excellent stamina.
• Ability to lift, push, pull, or carry objects over 50 lbs.
• Use of legs, hips, shoulders, abdominal, and lower back muscles to provide support over time without fatigue.
• Ability to stand and/or walk for long periods and climb ladders.

Equal Opportunity Employer. Drug-Free Workplace.