Bridge Carpenter - Heavy Civil Construction & Training

The Walsh Group - Walsh Construction & Archer Western; Triangle (VA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The Walsh Group - Walsh Construction & Archer Western is seeking a Carpenter for the Chopawamsic Creek Bridge project in Triangle, VA. You will construct and install wood structures using hand tools, power tools, and woodworking machinery on heavy civil projects.

Ideal candidates have 3–5 years of verifiable carpentry experience, familiarity with MEVA/DOKA/Symons forms, and a strong safety record. This on-site role involves climbing, lifting up to 50 lbs, and working in varied weather conditions.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years verifiable experience preferred.
• Experience with MEVA, DOKA, and Symons forms.
• Experience using fall protection and climbing formwork and rebar.
• Requires ability to climb and maintain 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 bridge, 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

Strong work ethic

Safety-oriented

Team communication

Tools

MEVA forms

DOKA forms

Symons forms

Fall protection gear

Scaffolding/ladder work

Job description

The Walsh Group - Walsh Construction & Archer Western is seeking a Carpenter for the Chopawamsic Creek Bridge project in Triangle, VA. You will construct and install wood structures using hand tools, power tools, and woodworking machinery on heavy civil projects.

Ideal candidates have 3–5 years of verifiable carpentry experience, familiarity with MEVA/DOKA/Symons forms, and a strong safety record. This on-site role involves climbing, lifting up to 50 lbs, and working in varied weather conditions.