Carpenter

Job Description

Job Description

JOB LOCATION: Wilmington, NC

POSITIONS AVAILABLE: 3

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:

Carpenter

1. Operate saws, hammers, drills and other power tools as required.

2. Position, join, align, and set stick built or manufactured form systems.

3. Shovel cement and other materials into portable cement mixers; and mix, pour, and spread concrete.

4. Signal equipment operators to facilitate alignment, movement, and adjustment of machinery, equipment, and materials.

5. Clean and prepare construction sites to eliminate possible hazards.

6. Dig ditches or trenches, backfill excavations, and compact and level earth to grade specifications, using picks, shovels, pneumatic tampers, and rakes.

7. Ability to use all tools associated with carpentry work (Tape Measure, hammer, square, level etc.) to stick build formwork and falsework.

8. Erect and disassemble scaffolding, shoring, braces, traffic barricades, ramps, and other temporary structures.

9. Load, unload building materials, machinery, and tools.

10. Work long, flexible hours as demanded by our customers including nights, weekends, and work outside for extended periods during all seasons of the year.

11. Perform necessary work while complying with all company policies and procedures.

12. Perform additional duties as required or directed by their immediate supervisor or other manager.

13. Must have regular and predictable attendance.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Education:

• 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:

• 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 frighten of heights or working near or over water.

Heavy 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). If a position specific Physical Demands sheet is attached, it will describe in more detail the physical demands that are required.

Physical Activity:

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.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of the position. All employees may have other duties assigned at any time.

EOE. Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.