Carpenter/Form Setter

About the role

For more than 100 years, Zachry Construction Corporation has been shaping America’s infrastructure from highways and bridges to major civil projects that connect communities and strengthen our nation. As a family-owned company, we’ve built our reputation on integrity, innovation, and an unwavering commitment to our people. At Zachry, you’re not just joining a construction company, you’re joining a family that values hard work, teamwork, and doing the right thing because it’s the right thing to do.

Carpenters/Form Setters perform various carpentry tasks involving physical labor on highway, road, and bridge construction projects. They are responsible for building and setting forms for retaining walls, pipes, and bridges while ensuring accuracy, safety, and quality in every task.

Responsibilities

• Construct, brace, and secure forms for concrete structures such as retaining walls, pipes, and bridges.
• Build, align, and secure structure forms for concrete placement.
• Set and brace forms for retaining walls, bridges, and other structural components.
• Read and interpret construction drawings, sketches, and blueprints to ensure accurate formwork.
• Use hand and power tools to measure, cut, and assemble form materials.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
• Perform other related duties as assigned to support project needs.

Requirements

• 3+ years of previous carpenter experience in all types of structural forms, including Symon, EFCO, and Wood forms for cast-in-place (CIP).
• Advanced wood forming experience.
• Must provide your own hand tools, such as hammer, pouch, level, 8” crescent wrench, and tape measure.
• Basic knowledge of operating hand and power tools used in construction.
• Ability to read and understand construction plans, sketches, and blueprints.
• Ability to perform physical requirements of the job, including standing, reaching, bending, lifting, carrying, and climbing.
• Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions.
• Flexibility to work days, nights, and weekends as needed.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• 401(k) with 6% dollar-for-dollar company match
• Paid Time Off
• Annual Performance Bonus Program
• Company-paid short- and long-term disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family
• Opportunities for training, professional development, and advancement