BRIDGE/STRUCTURAL CARPENTER

Davita Inc.; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company seeks a Bridge and Structural Carpenter to join its growing team. The ideal candidate will have at least three years of experience in heavy civil construction, with strong skills in concrete formwork and project execution. This full-time position requires solid teamwork and the capability to work independently under minimal supervision. The role involves physical labor and the use of heavy-duty power tools to ensure high-quality construction outcomes.

Benefits

Positive work environment

Opportunity for skill development

Qualifications

• Minimum of three (3) years of experience.
• Strong knowledge of construction practices.
• Ability to work while tied off to fall protection.

Responsibilities

• Construct and dismantle concrete forms for bridges and walls.
• Prepare the layout of construction as per supervisor instructions.
• Set and tie steel rebar as necessary.

Skills

Interpreting drawings/project specifications

Constructing concrete forms

Using power tools

Teamwork

Job description

Position Summary

Branch Civil is searching for a skilled, reliable Bridge and Structural Carpenter to join our well-established, growing company. The Carpenter is a skilled craft position that constructs, erects, and repairs forms and structures according to specifications, in include concrete footings, slabs, walls, columns, and bridge decks. 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. The ideal candidate should be capable of working with minimal oversight but willing to follow directions closely.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Experience constructing and dismantling concrete forms for bridges, culverts, and walls.
• Prepare the layout of construction.
• Follow project instructions from construction manager or supervisor.
• Estimate height, width, length, and other proportions for construction.
• Work with blueprints or instructions from supervisors.
• Erect and wreck of all forms, guardrails, and temporary supports.
• Set and tie steel rebar.
• Load and unload materials.
• Use power tools such as saws, concrete vibrators, air chisels, and other construction and maintenance tools and equipment to complete daily tasks.
• Shovel dirt, gravel, and concrete.

Duties/Responsibilities Cont.

• Follow all health and safety procedures on the job site and report violations immediately to management.
• Load and unload construction supplies from trucks both manually and with the use of equipment.
• Erect scaffolding and ladders for assembling structures above ground level.
• Clean and clear debris and hazardous materials.

Qualifications

• Positive attitude and work ethic.
• Able to work independently or as an active member of a team.
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience.
• 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.
• Experience on large highway, bridge/structures, paving, and/or utility relocation projects.
• Able to work while tied off to fall protection.
• Able to work or walk on uneven ground.
• Able to walk, climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

Competencies

Accepting Direction

Delivering High Quality Work

Working Safely

Travel

Travel is infrequent at project site. However, employee should be willing and able to travel to project site.

Supervisory Responsibility

This position does not have supervisory responsibility.

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 positionlifts 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. The position requires good manual dexterity (hand, hand with arm, two hands). The position requires the ability toquickly move arms and legs. The employee must frequently lift or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift or move up to 100 pounds.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position which will typically involve 40+ hours a week.

AAP/EEO Statement

It has been and will continue to be a fundamental policy of the Company not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or status as a veteran, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law, with respect to recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, and other terms and condition of employment.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.