Carpenter

B; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

B is seeking a Commercial Concrete Carpenter to perform carpentry tasks for prepping, pouring, placing and finishing concrete on commercial projects. You will build and install forms for floors, walls, columns, tilt-up and other cast-in-place structures, and help place reinforcing steel.

Applicants must read drawings, set forms to elevations, use plumb bob, laser, and rulers, and communicate with foremen about materials, safety hazards, and scheduling. Safety compliance is essential.

Qualifications

• :read and understand drawings and prints.
• :build and assemble forms for concrete structures.
• :set forms to proper elevations and locations; aid in reinforcing steel.
• :set and erect forms using various materials and forming systems, primarily symon forms.
• :verify accuracy with plumb bob, level, laser, or digital transit.
• :erect scaffolding and ladders for above-ground work.
• :communicate with foreman or project manager regarding problems or needs.
• :ensure equipment is safe and in good condition.
• :assist with placement of concrete as needed.
• :observe safety policies and guidelines.
• :perform other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Read drawings and prints to determine formwork requirements.
• Build and assemble wood/metal forms for concrete components.
• Set forms to elevations; assist in placing reinforcing steel.
• Erect forms with symon systems and other materials.
• Verify accuracy using plumb bob, level, laser, and transit.
• Assemble scaffolding and access equipment.
• Communicate issues to foreman or project manager; coordinate materials.
• Ensure all equipment is maintained safely.
• Assist with concrete placement as needed.
• Follow safety policies and guidelines.

Skills

Read drawings

Form construction

Safety compliance

Communication

Attention to detail

Tools

Symon forms

Plumb bob

Laser level

Digital transit

Scaffolding

Job description

Commercial Concrete Carpenter

General Description: Responsible for performing a variety of carpentry tasks associated with prepping, pouring, placing, and finishing of concrete. Tasks include erecting and setting forms for concrete structures, foundations, buildings, and site work per specifications and drawings. This may include concrete tilt-wall forms, symon forms and/or structural forms for columns, decks, elevator cores, parking garages and other cast-in-place concrete structures.

Responsibilities:

• Ability to read and understand drawings and prints.
• Build and/or assemble wood or metal forms for the construction of concrete floors, slabs, walls, columns, tilt-walls, elevated concrete slabs, elevator cores, stairways, etc.
• Set and place forms to proper elevations and locations and may aid in installing reinforcing steel
• Set and erect forms using a wide variety of materials and forming systems, primarily symon forms
• Verify accuracy of structures using a plumb bob, carpenters level, laser and/or digital transit.
• Erect scaffolding and ladders for assembling structures above ground level
• Communicate with Foreman, Riding Boss, or Project Manager regarding any problems arising, materials required, or any safety hazards identified
• Ensure equipment is all in safe working condition
• May help signal concrete deliverer to position truck to facilitate pouring
• Responsible for observing and complying with all safety policies and guidelines
• Assist with placement of concrete as needed
• Perform other duties as assigned

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in construction or contracting industry.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Strong attention to detail.