Form Carpenter

Essential Duties & Key Responsibilities

• Comprehend scopes of work per plans and specifications to complete job assignment.
• Construct and remove formwork for structural, tilt up, and paving concrete; formwork includes job-built forms and/or formwork systems, reveals, chamfers, and pour stops.
• Read blueprints, sketches and/or building plans to determine dimensions and materials required for form or framing.
• Establish grades and elevations using builder’s level for concrete work.
• Erect scaffolding and ladders for assembling structures above ground level.
• Construct forms and chutes for placing concrete.
• Construct protection systems.
• Install block outs and sleeves in elements being formed.
• Perform setting and tying of rebar as applicable.
• Prepare and install metal embeds, bolts, and accessories for casting into concrete.
• Construct provisions for keyways and waterproofing applications.
• Mix bagged concrete for small placements.
• Chip, scrape, and grind high spots, ridges, and rough projections to finish concrete, use pneumatic chisels, power grinders, or hand tools to achieve desired finish.
• Operate equipment including forklifts, backhoe, skid steer, excavator, compactors, and construction hoist.
• Ensure compliance with Turner standards, safety codes, regulations, and jobsite security.
• Display high level of teamwork, integrity, commitment, and leadership in daily operations.
• Follow manufacturer instructions to mix bagged concrete for small placements.
• Chip, scrape, and grind high spots, ridges, and rough projections to finish concrete, use pneumatic chisels, power grinders, or hand tools to achieve desired finish.
• Operate equipment including forklifts, backhoe, skid steer, excavator, compactors, and construction hoist.
• Ensure compliance with Turner standards, safety codes, regulations, and jobsite security.
• Display high level of teamwork, integrity, commitment, and leadership in daily operations.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of concrete and carpentry experience required or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Skilled in concrete placing and finishing techniques for walls, columns, slabs, and paving.
• Proficient use of carpentry tools (e.g., circular saws, squares, tape measure, hammer, and others).
• Proficient use of finishing tools (e.g., vibrators, hand trowels, trowel machine, bull floats, hand floats, straightedges, edger, hand level).
• Proficient knowledge of materials, methods, and tools involved in construction or repair of buildings or other structures, foundations, and framing.
• Ability to understand, and interpret construction contract documents, drawings (e.g., shop, structural, blueprints, sketches, and/or building plans), specifications, scopes of work, vendor tags, and project schedule to determine dimensions and materials to execute work activities.
• Knowledge of and able to apply arithmetic and basic geometry to work tasks.
• Able to measure, read, and convey lengths with ruler or tape with high degree of accuracy.
• Able to think critically and use good judgment to solve problems.
• Able to take direction, work independently with minimal supervision, and in team environment.
• Able to apply active listening skills, ask clarifying questions, and complete assignments as directed.
• Clear and professional verbal and written communication skills and engage with all levels of teams, clients, business partners, and management.

Physical Demands

• Constantly: Standing, walking, combined standing/walking, lifting/lowering/carrying weights under 25 lbs., reaching below shoulder height, bending/twisting neck, bending at waist (forward & sideways), balancing, pushing/pulling, squatting, kneeling, repetitive motions, hand/wrist flexion extension, and noise/dust/chemical exposures.
• Frequently: Lifting/lowering/carrying weights 25-50 lbs., climbing, crawling, and working on heights.
• Occasionally: Sitting, reaching above shoulder height, and confined space hazards.

Work Environment

• Near moving mechanical parts.
• High precarious places.
• Fumes or airborne particles.
• Outside weather conditions.
• Risk of electric shock.
• Noise in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.
• Confined space hazards.