Bridge Carpenter

Blythe Development Co; West Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Blythe Development Co. is seeking a Bridge Carpenter to perform physically demanding carpentry and construction work on highway, bridge, and heavy civil projects. The role uses hand tools, power tools, aerial lifts, and other equipment while maintaining a safe, organized job site.

The candidate will work on forms, structural components, and concrete structures, ensuring safety and efficiency on site. Blythe is an established contractor with decades of experience across NC, SC, and VA.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of the safe use of lifts, hand tools, power tools.
• Ability to work safely at heights using mobile equipment and required PPE.
• Knowledge of first aid and applicable construction safety precautions.
• Ability to understand, follow, and communicate written and verbal instructions.
• Dependable attendance and consistent adherence to the assigned work schedule.

Responsibilities

• Construct, install, brace, and remove forms and structural components for bridge and heavy highway projects.
• Operate hand tools, power tools, aerial lifts, and mobile equipment safely.
• Clean and prepare work areas, dig trenches, remove debris, and dispose of waste materials.
• Maintain a clean, secure job site by properly storing tools and equipment and addressing potential hazards.
• Follow all safety, first-aid, personal protective equipment, and incident-reporting procedures.
• Report safety concerns, equipment issues, and job-site problems promptly to a supervisor.
• Work independently and with the project team to complete assigned tasks on schedule.

Skills

Safe tool usage

Height safety

First aid

Read/comply instructions

Attendance reliability

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Aerial lifts

Mobile equipment

Job description

Blythe Development is a 100% employee-owned, licensed general contractor headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina. Since 1989, we have delivered site work, road construction, and golf course construction projects throughout North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia. Our more than 900 employees self-perform approximately 80% of site groundwork, including clearing, grading, utilities, drainage, concrete, bridge, stone base, and asphalt paving work.

About the Role

Blythe Development is seeking a Bridge Carpenter to perform physically demanding carpentry and general construction work on highway, bridge, and heavy civil projects. This role uses hand tools, power tools, aerial lifts, and other mobile equipment to build and support concrete structures while maintaining a safe, organized job site.

Key Responsibilities

• Construct, install, brace, and remove forms and structural components for bridge and heavy highway projects
• Operate hand tools, power tools, aerial lifts, and mobile equipment safely
• Clean and prepare work areas, dig trenches, remove debris, and dispose of waste materials
• Maintain a clean, secure job site by properly storing tools and equipment and addressing potential hazards
• Follow all safety, first-aid, personal protective equipment, and incident-reporting procedures
• Report safety concerns, equipment issues, and job-site problems promptly to a supervisor
• Work independently and with the project team to complete assigned tasks on schedule

Qualifications

• Knowledge of the safe use of lifts, hand tools, power tools, construction materials, and supplies
• Ability to work safely at heights using mobile equipment and required personal protective equipment
• Knowledge of first aid and applicable construction safety precautions
• Ability to understand, follow, and communicate written and verbal instructions
• Dependable attendance and consistent adherence to the assigned work schedule

Physical Requirements

• Regularly work near moving machinery and tools, requiring manual dexterity, multi-limb coordination, quick movement, and stamina
• Lift, push, pull, or carry objects weighing more than 50 pounds
• Use the legs, hips, shoulders, abdominal muscles, and lower back for sustained physical support without fatigue
• Stand or walk for extended periods and climb ladders

Equal Opportunity Employer

Drug-Free Workplace