Bridge Carpenter (#Elevate)

National Association of Women in Construction; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 27,552 - 48,216; Full time

Job summary

Brown Industrial Construction in Baton Rouge, LA seeks a Bridge Carpenter (#Elevate) to read blueprints, build and set forms for concrete foundations, and ensure safety and quality standards on heavy civil projects.

You will interpret drawings, perform material takeoffs, operate transit and power tools, install batter boards, tie rebar, and assist with concrete placement, scaffolding, and finishes, while working at heights.

Qualifications

• Read blueprints and related drawings.
• Interpret concrete foundation layouts and perform takeoffs.
• Safely handle concrete form construction and scaffolding.

Responsibilities

• Read blueprints, layout, and measure with tools.
• Perform heavy manual tasks on construction sites.
• Set forms, anchor bolts, tie rebar, build scaffolding, and operate tools.
• Assist in placing and finishing concrete.
• Rig and use safety harnesses.
• Work from heights on platform types.
• Excavate and fill trenches.
• Keep job site clean and secure tools daily.
• Handle materials storage and transport.
• Follow safety and incident reporting procedures.
• Coordinate with foreman and safety director.

Skills

Blueprint Reading

Forming & Layout

Rebar Tying

Concrete Finishing

Safety Compliance

Tools

Transit

Measuring Tools

Power Tools

Job description

Position Title: Bridge Carpenter (#Elevate)

Location: Baton Rouge, LA

Salary Interval: Hourly

Pay Range: N/A

Date Posted: 07/14/2026

Brown Industrial Construction is a South East Louisiana Based Heavy Civil Contractor Focusing Primarily On Clearing and Grubbing, Excavation, Drainage Infrastructure, Materials Placement, Soil Stabilization, Deep Foundations, & Civil Concrete work.

The Carpenter must have the knowledge and ability to build & set forms related to concrete foundation construction while maintaining relevant safety & quality standards. This includes, interpreting blueprints & related drawings, calculating material takeoffs from drawings, advanced layout, use of measure & level instruments, ability to use transit, provide finish carpentry work, install batter boards, use of simon forms, layout of anchor bolts, ability to tie rebar, build scaffold, set screeds, & ability to operate pneumatic and electric power tools.

1. Read blueprints, layout, use level instruments & transits, & read tape/ruler
2. Performs a variety of tasks involving strenuous manual labor in heavy construction projects.
3. Ability to perform all physical tasks involved in setting forms & anchor bolts, tying rebar, building scaffolding, perform finish carpentry, set screeds, install batter boards, & operate manual, pneumatic, & electric power tools.
4. Assist in placing & finishing concrete.
5. Is trained in rigging & safety harness use.
6. Works from heights on various platform types.
7. Excavates and fills trenches and ditches.
8. Maintains a clean job site; picks up all tools and equipment and secures job site each day to eliminate potential hazards.
9. Performs materials handling and storage.
10. Loads and unloads trucks and hauls and hoists materials.
11. Ensures that proper safety and incident reporting procedures are followed. Brings problems to the attention of the foreman, safety director or HR manager.

Interpersonal Competencies:

1. Communication Proficiency.
2. Customer/Client Focus.
3. Diversity and Inclusion.
4. Results Driven.
5. Stress Management/Composure.
6. Teamwork Orientation.

Pre-Employment Requirements:

1. Completion of Job Application
2. Completion of Skills Assessment
3. TWIC Card
4. Medical Clearance
5. Drug Screening
6. Background Checks
7. E-Verify Employment Authorization

Work Environment: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to a variety of extreme conditions at construction job sites including extreme weather conditions that include but are not limited to high heat and humidity, cold, ice, snow, & rain. The noise level in the work environment and job sites can be loud. The position regularly works near moving mechanical parts and in outside conditions that include inclement weather, heat and humidity, and exposure to dust and asphalt.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The position lifts heavy objects, walks and stands for long periods of time and performs strenuous physical labor under adverse field conditions. The employee lifts, pushes, pulls, or carries objects; uses abdominal and lower back muscles to provide support over time without fatigue; and effectively jumps, sprints or throws objects. The position requires good manual dexterity (hand, hand with arm, two hands) and multi-limb coordination. The position requires the ability to quickly move arms and legs. The employee works from platforms at height. The employee walks and works on unlevel, steep, slippery, wet, muddy, & inconsistent ground. The employee must have excellent stamina.

Benefits Overview:

This position is eligible for overtime. This position is eligible to participate in Brown's medical insurance plans & retirement plan upon eligibility.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.