Bridge Carpenter: Build Infrastructure & Advance Your Career

The Walsh Group - Walsh Construction & Archer Western; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The Walsh Group is seeking a Carpenter for the Wasena Bridge Replacement project in Roanoke, VA. The role involves constructing, erecting and installing wooden structures using hand and power tools on heavy civil projects.

Responsibilities include measuring and marking guidelines, building prefabricated wooden structures, assisting with decking, and using carpentry equipment. Requires 3-5 years of verifiable carpentry experience and ability to lift up to 50 lbs. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of verifiable carpentry experience preferred.
• Ability to climb and balance on scaffold/ladder.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs; may be required to work in adverse weather conditions.
• Requires the ability to comply with all safety policies and procedures; communicate effectively with co-workers and supervisors to ensure projects are completed properly.
• Possess a strong work ethic and desire to learn.
• Requires good manual dexterity; may be standing, bending, kneeling or sitting for long periods.
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screening.

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.

Skills

Carpentry experience

Safety policies

Manual dexterity

Physical stamina

Teamwork

Job description

The Walsh Group is seeking a Carpenter for the Wasena Bridge Replacement project in Roanoke, VA. The role involves constructing, erecting and installing wooden structures using hand and power tools on heavy civil projects.

Responsibilities include measuring and marking guidelines, building prefabricated wooden structures, assisting with decking, and using carpentry equipment. Requires 3-5 years of verifiable carpentry experience and ability to lift up to 50 lbs. Equal opportunity employer.