Bridge Carpenter

Caton Construction Group; Southport (NC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Caton Construction Group is seeking a skilled Bridge Carpenter for their heavy civil construction projects in Southport, NC. This full-time position requires extensive experience in concrete forming, bridge construction, and safety protocols. Join a growing company that prioritizes your success with competitive pay and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Comprehensive Health, Vision and Dental Insurance

401K Program with 4% company match

80 hours Paid Time Off (PTO) after the first year

Competitive Compensation Package

8 Paid Holidays plus personal floating holiday

Qualifications

• 3+ years of hands-on experience as a bridge carpenter in heavy construction preferred.
• Strong knowledge and experience interpreting drawings and project specifications.
• Knowledge of survey controls, grade checking, and bridge geometry.

Responsibilities

• Construct, erect, and repair built-in place or prefabricated forms.
• Inspect work to ensure it conforms to specifications.
• Promote safety and quality standards on job sites.

Skills

Blueprint Reading

Surveying

Concrete Forming

Steel Erection

Pile Driving

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Construction Tools

Heavy Machinery

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, according to specifications, to include concrete footings, slabs, walls, columns, bridge decks, and bent caps. This position requires a candidate who is familiar with the process and operation of machines used for the layout of bridge finishing, tying rebar, and other related duties associated with heavy civil construction.

Responsibilities (included, But Not Limited To)

Erect built-in-place forms or assemble and install prefabricated forms on the construction site according to blueprint specifications

Inspect all work-in-progress to ensure work conforms to specifications and plans

Ensure that all resources assigned are maintained, protected, secured and used at optimum efficiency

Identify extra work or change of conditions and report to project manager/project engineer.

Performs all work according to safety standards and promotes safety on all job sites, using the right tools of the trade for each activity.

Assist with survey and field layout. Assist estimators and engineers during the pursuit of new work including borrow pit locations and selection, plant site selection, value engineering, etc.

Meet or exceed the standard for quality control and company safety policies on all aspects of performed work. Promoting and adhering to on-the-job training of personnel and corporate safety standards by taking an active role in emphasizing safety, quality and production, leading by example

Knowledge

Read and follow blueprints, prepare project layouts, perform estimates for materials and check work along the way to ensure it meets code and specifications

Experience with pile driving, concrete forming, steel or concrete beam erection, temporary and permanent shoring, cofferdams, drilled-shaft foundations, and bridge deck forming and concrete placement.

Working knowledge of bridge super substructure and substructure, cofferdams, work trestles, and bridge deck construction methods used to construct major bridge structures and retaining walls

Work within precise standards of accuracy; able to compare and see differences in the size, shape, and forms of lines, figures, and objects

Experience efficiently and safely operating trade tools and equipment.

Qualifications

3+ years of hands-on experience as a bridge carpenter working heavy construction preferred.

Strong knowledge and experience interpreting drawings/project specifications.

Working knowledge of driving pile, erection and wrecking all forms, setting and tying steel, pouring and finishing concrete, and set up and maintenance of erosion control

Knowledge of survey controls, grade checking; and bridge geometry

Competency in reading civil construction plans

Basic computer skills

Valid Driver License

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position. Normal work hours are Monday through Friday - 48 hours, 7:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Monday - Thursday, and 7:00 a.m. -3:30 p.m. on Friday, with time provided for lunch, hours may vary. Work may be local or out of town in which case overnight stays are required.

Company Benefits

Competitive Compensation Package

Comprehensive Health, Vision and Dental Insurance

FSA Program

401K Program with 4% company match

8 Paid Holidays plus personal floating holiday

Accrue 80 hours Paid Time Off (PTO) the first year

And more

Why You Should Apply

Excellent working environment

Working For a Company That Cares About Your Success

Working for a growing company

Employment is conditional on satisfactorily completing all pre-employment requirements including background and drug sc een. Starting salary depends upon prior work skills and experience.

Equal Opportunity Employer - Minorites and females are encouraged to apply.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Temporary

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Construction

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