Carpenter

B; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Brafted for concrete construction, the Commercial Concrete Carpenter role in Chattanooga focuses on preparing, pouring, placing, and finishing concrete. You will erect and set forms for various structures, including tilt-wall and structural forms, and assist with reinforcing steel placement as needed.

Ideal candidates will have construction industry experience, strong communication abilities, and meticulous attention to detail, ensuring safety and accuracy on complex formwork and pour operations.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret drawings/prints to guide formwork and placements.
• Build and assemble wood or metal forms for concrete floors, walls, columns, and related structures.
• Set forms to correct elevations and locations; assist with reinforcing steel as needed.
• Erect forms using various materials and forming systems, primarily symon forms.
• Verify accuracy of structures using plumb bob, level, laser or transit.
• Assist with scaffold/ladder setup for elevated work areas.
• Communicate issues and needs with Foreman, Project Manager, or other supervisors.
• Ensure all equipment is maintained in a safe condition and used properly.
• Assist with placement of concrete as required and coordinate with concrete deliverers.
• Perform other duties as assigned and adhere to safety policies.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal comms

Strong analytical thinking

Strong attention to detail

Ability to read drawings/prints

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.