Bridge Carpenter

Caton Construction Group; Sefton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company is seeking a skilled Bridge Carpenter to join their team in North Carolina. The role involves constructing and repairing concrete structures, ensuring quality and safety standards are met. Ideal candidates will have 3+ years of experience and a strong understanding of construction plans.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Comprehensive health, vision, and dental insurance

FSA and 401K with company match

Paid holidays and PTO

Growth opportunities

Qualifications

• 3+ years of hands-on experience as a bridge carpenter preferred.
• Strong understanding of drawings and project specifications.
• Basic computer skills and a valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Erect built-in-place forms or assemble and install prefabricated forms according to blueprints.
• Inspect all work-in-progress to ensure it conforms to specifications and plans.
• Follow safety standards and promote safety on all job sites.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Concrete forming

Steel tying

Precision work

Operating trade tools

Job description

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CATON CONSTRUCTION GROUP, one of The Caton Companies, is seeking a Bridge Form Carpenter to join our heavy civil construction project team in BRUNSWICK COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA (SOUTHPORT).

Starting Pay Is Based On Skills And Experience.

This is a skilled craft position that constructs, erects, and repairs built-in place or prefabricated forms and structures, such as concrete footings, slabs, walls, columns, bridge decks, and bent caps. The role requires familiarity with machines used for bridge finishing, rebar tying, and other heavy civil construction duties.

Responsibilities (including, but not limited to):

• Erect built-in-place forms or assemble and install prefabricated forms according to blueprints.
• Inspect all work-in-progress to ensure it conforms to specifications and plans.
• Maintain, protect, secure, and efficiently use all resources assigned.
• Identify and report any extra work or changes in conditions to the project manager/engineer.
• Follow safety standards and promote safety on all job sites, using appropriate tools.
• Assist with survey and field layout, and support estimators and engineers during new work pursuits.
• Ensure quality control and safety policies are met, promoting safety, quality, and productivity.

Knowledge and Experience:

• Ability to read blueprints, prepare project layouts, estimate materials, and check work for compliance.
• Experience with pile driving, concrete forming, steel or concrete beam erection, shoring, cofferdams, drilled-shaft foundations, and bridge deck forming.
• Knowledge of bridge superstructure, substructure, cofferdams, work trestles, and related construction methods.
• Precision in work, ability to distinguish differences in size, shape, and form.
• Proficient in operating trade tools and equipment safely.

Qualifications:

• 3+ years of hands-on experience as a bridge carpenter preferred.
• Strong understanding of drawings and project specifications.
• Knowledge of driving piles, erection, steel tying, concrete pouring, and erosion control setup.
• Familiarity with survey controls, grade checking, and bridge geometry.
• Ability to read civil construction plans.
• Basic computer skills and a valid driver’s license.

Position Details:

This is a full-time position with typical hours Monday through Friday, with some overnight travel possible.

Benefits:

• Competitive pay and comprehensive health, vision, and dental insurance.
• FSA and 401K with company match.
• Paid holidays, PTO, and more.

Why Apply?

• Excellent working environment and growth opportunities.
• Company cares about your success.

Employment is contingent on background and drug screening. Salary depends on experience.

Equal Opportunity Employer — Minorities and females encouraged to apply.