Bridge Form Carpenter - Wake County, NC

The Caton Companies; Cary (NC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Bridge Form Carpenter to join their dynamic team in Wake County, NC. This full-time role involves constructing and repairing forms for concrete structures, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in heavy construction, particularly in bridge work, and possess strong blueprint reading skills. Join a supportive company that values your success and offers a competitive compensation package, comprehensive benefits, and a positive work environment. If you are ready to take your career to the next level, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Competitive Compensation Package

Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance

401K Program with 4% Company Match

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Paid Holidays

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience as a bridge carpenter in heavy construction.
• Strong knowledge of interpreting drawings and project specifications.

Responsibilities

• Construct and repair forms and structures according to specifications.
• Inspect work to ensure compliance with plans and safety standards.

Skills

Blueprint Reading

Concrete Forming

Pile Driving

Steel Erection

Safety Standards Compliance

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Construction Tools

Heavy Machinery

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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 WAKE COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA.

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 screen. Starting salary depends upon prior work skills and experience.

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

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Temporary

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

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