Bridge Carpenter

The Walsh Group - Walsh Construction & Archer Western; Burnsville (NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

The Walsh Group is seeking a Bridge Carpenter for projects in Burnsville, NC. The role involves building and installing wooden structures for bridges and related facilities on commercial, industrial, or heavy civil worksites. Training and advancement opportunities are available across U.S. divisions.

Qualified candidates typically have 3–5 years of verifiable carpentry experience, physical capability to lift 50 lbs, and a commitment to safety. Equal opportunity employer committed to diversity.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of verifiable experience preferred.
• Ability to climb and maintain balance on scaffolding/ladders.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs and work in variable weather conditions.
• Commitment to safety policies and procedures and reporting concerns.
• Strong communication with coworkers and supervisors to ensure quality results.
• Good manual dexterity; able to stand, bend, kneel, or sit for long periods.
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen.

Responsibilities

• Measure distance and mark guidelines on surfaces to prepare for work.
• Build, install, and align wooden structures for bridges, drainage, walls, and related components.
• Assist with installation of awnings or metal decking for concrete slabs as needed.
• Use carpenter’s belt and hand/power tools and woodworking machinery.

Skills

Climbing and balance on scaffolding

Lifting up to 50 lbs

Safety policy adherence

Effective communication

Strong work ethic

Manual dexterity

Experience verification

Job description

General Description

Burnsville, NC. The Bridge Carpenter constructs, erects, installs structures made of wood, plywood, wallboard, and other materials using carpentry hand tools, power tools, and woodworking machines for jobsites including commercial, industrial, or heavy civil projects.

Archer Western Construction, LLC is currently seeking a Bridge Carpenter for the TSENC, NC197 PDB Project in Burnsville, NC. This role provides opportunities across the U.S. with access to industry-leading training and career advancement.

Responsibilities

• Measures distance and marks guidelines on working surface to prepare for laying down work
• Prepares, builds, and installs wooden structures in line with prefabricated units to form bridges, drain structures, walls, and additional structures
• May assist with installation of awnings, metal decking for concrete slabs (if decking is removed)
• Uses carpenter’s belt with carpentry hand tools, power tools, and other wood‑making machinery

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of verifiable experience preferred
• Ability to climb and maintain balance on scaffolding/ladders
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs; may be required to work in adverse weather conditions
• Ability to comply with all safety policies and procedures; communicate effectively with co‑workers and supervisors to ensure projects are completed properly
• Strong work ethic and desire to learn
• Good manual dexterity; may be standing, bending, kneeling, or sitting for long periods
• Must be able to pass a pre‑employment drug screening

Descripción General

Archer Western Construction, LLC está buscando un Carpintero para Puentes de Autopista para el NC197 PDB, en la ciudad de Burnsville, NC. El Carpintero construye, construye e instala estructuras de madera, madera contrachapada, paneles de pared y otros materiales utilizando herramientas manuales de carpintería, herramientas eléctricas y máquinas para trabajar la madera en sitios de trabajo, incluidos proyectos comerciales, industriales o civiles pesados.

Los empleados tienen la oportunidad de trabajar en todo Estados Unidos en nuestras divisiones de Construcción, Transporte y Agua, además de acceder a una formación líder en el sector. Nos dedicamos al avance profesional recompensando el trabajo duro y la iniciativa.

Responsabilidades

• Mide la distancia y marca las pautas en la superficie de trabajo para prepararse para el trabajo de colocación
• Prepara, construye e instala estructuras de madera en línea con unidades prefabricadas para formar puentes, estructuras de drenaje, paredes y estructuras adicionales
• Puede ayudar con la instalación de toldos, cubiertas de metal para losas de concreto (si se quita la cubierta)
• Utiliza el cinturón de carpintero con herramientas manuales de carpintería, herramientas eléctricas y otra maquinaria para la fabricación de madera

Calificaciones

• 3–5 años de experiencia verificable preferida
• Requiere habilidad para subir y mantener el equilibrio en andamio o escalera
• Debe poder levantar hasta 50 libras; puede ser requerido para trabajar en varias condiciones climáticas
• Requiere la capacidad de cumplir con todas las políticas y procedimientos de seguridad; comunicarse efectivamente con compañeros de trabajo y supervisores para asegurar que los proyectos se completen adecuadamente
• Poseer una fuerte ética de trabajo y ganas de aprender
• Requiere buena destreza manual; requerirse estar de pie, agachado, arrodillado o sentado durante largos períodos
• Debe poder pasar una prueba de consumo de drogas previa al empleo

Información Adicional

Division: Transportation
Job Category: Trade
Job Type: Full_time

The Walsh Group, Ltd. is committed to providing equal opportunity to qualified applicants with disabilities to compete for jobs. To request a reasonable accommodation in completing this application, please contact the Human Resources Department at 312-563-5905 or [e-mail]. An Equal Opportunity Employer, Disability/Veteran.