Carpenter

Primary Function

Perform general construction tasks involving physical labor at building, highway, bridge, and heavy construction projects. May operate hand and power tools of all types: saws, air hammers, earth tampers, cement mixers, measuring equipment, and a variety of other equipment and instruments. May clean and prepare sites, dig trenches, set braces, erect forms to support concrete, erect scaffolding, clean up rubble and debris.

Essential Duties

• Operate saws, hammers, drills and other power tools as required.
• Position, join, align, and set stick built or manufactured form systems.
• Shovel cement and other materials into portable cement mixers; and mix, pour, and spread concrete.
• Signal equipment operators to facilitate alignment, movement, and adjustment of machinery, equipment, and materials.
• Clean and prepare construction sites to eliminate possible hazards.
• Dig ditches or trenches, backfill excavations, and compact and level earth to grade specifications, using picks, shovels, pneumatic tampers, and rakes.
• Ability to use all tools associated with carpentry work (Tape Measure, hammer, square, level etc.) to stick build formwork and falsework.
• Erect and disassemble scaffolding, shoring, braces, traffic barricades, ramps, and other temporary structures.
• Load, unload building materials, machinery, and tools.
• Work long, flexible hours as demanded by our customers including nights, weekends, and work outside for extended periods during all seasons of the year.
• Perform necessary work while complying with all company policies and procedures.
• Perform additional duties as required or directed by their immediate supervisor or other manager.
• Must have regular and predictable attendance.

Minimum Requirements

• High school diploma or GED preferred, but not required.
• Must be a minimum of 18 years old.

Work Experience

• Candidate must have experience in constructing form-work for concrete construction.
• Must be able to disseminate detailed instructions.
• Previous bridge construction experience a plus.

Other Requirements

• Candidate must have reliable transportation to the job site.
• Job may require some overnight travel.
• Candidate must be willing to work nights and/or weekends if needed.
• Must have a good work ethic and attendance.
• Must not be frightened of heights or working near or over water.

Physical Demands

• Heavy physical effort required including pulling and lifting or moving heavy weight material with frequent lifting or moving materials or equipment (over 80 pounds).
• Position requires the ability to continuously work around any or all of the following: noise, dust, heat, cold, oil and heavy equipment.
• Personal protective equipment is normally required of the position.
• Position requires ability to exchange ideas quickly and clearly and the ability to receive and evaluate detailed information and instructions.

Location: Wilmington, NC — Positions available: 3