Carpenter, Bridge Construction
Job Description
Two years experience in bridge carpentry
Experience using mechanical and electrical tools
Responsibilities
Build, install and repair wooden structures and forms used on bridge construction projects
Work Monday to Friday, and some weekends,
usually 40-50 hours per week
Overnight stays may be required at company's expense at the company's expense
Attend work as scheduled
Get along with others
Follow company handbooks and other written and oral instructions
Communicate in a way others will understand
Use and care for tools, equipment and materials
Perform carpentry work for pier footings, columns, caps, abutments, decking, intermediate diaphragms, rail and approach
Read and understand construction plans and specifications
Select specified types of lumber and other materials needed to construct forms
Layout the form using tape measurers, rulers, framing squares and other tools
Mark cutting or assembly lines on material using pencil, chalk or marking gauge
Cut and shape forms to specifications using saws, chisels or plane
Assemble forms with nails or other fasteners
Verify accuracy of form with plumb bob, level or transit
Work safely and closely with Form Setter and Cement Mason
Read and interpret Safety Data Sheets and container labels
Identify and communicate safety concerns to management in a timely manner
Perform other duties as assigned by management
Job description
JOB SUMMARY
Build, install and repair wooden structures and forms used on bridge construction projects. Travel from jobsite to jobsite in Iowa, Nebraska, Kansas, Oklahoma, Arkansas or Missouri. This job is located in Red Oak, IA. Work Monday to Friday, and some weekends,
usually 40-50 hours per week. Overnight stays may be required at company's expense at the company's expense.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
• Attend work as scheduled
• Get along with others
• Follow company handbooks and other written and oral instructions
• Communicate in a way others will understand
• Use and care for tools, equipment and materials
ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Perform carpentry work for pier footings, columns, caps, abutments, decking, intermediate diaphragms, rail and approach
• Read and understand construction plans and specifications
• Select specified types of lumber and other materials needed to construct forms
• Layout the form using tape measurers, rulers, framing squares and other tools
• Mark cutting or assembly lines on material using pencil, chalk or marking gauge
• Cut and shape forms to specifications using saws, chisels or plane
• Assemble forms with nails or other fasteners
• Verify accuracy of form with plumb bob, level or transit
• Work safely and closely with Form Setter and Cement Mason
• Read and interpret Safety Data Sheets and container labels
• Identify and communicate safety concerns to management in a timely manner
• Perform other duties as assigned by management
Education, Experience & Certification
• * High School graduate or G.E.D. preferred
• Two years experience in bridge carpentry
• Experience using mechanical and electrical tools
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