Carpenter

Superior-Construction; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Superior Construction is seeking skilled craft workers for field-based heavy civil projects including roadway and bridge work. Candidates should be familiar with working at heights and manlifts, and ready to engage in site safety, environmental protection, and rigorous field duties.

The role requires physical labor, tool use, and the ability to follow OSHA regulations on active construction sites in various weather conditions.

Qualifications

• Must adhere to OSHA safety protocol.
• Must be reliable/have reliable transportation.
• Construction industry experience preferred.
• Ability to interpret blueprints, sketches, or plans.

Responsibilities

• Use power and/or hand tools to construct and set forms to grade, install overhang brackets, build handrails and remove/clean forms after placement of concrete.
• Erect metal and wood forms.
• Assist with concrete pours for structures such as pier footings, columns, caps and bridge decks.
• Interpret blueprints or plans to construct forms for Cast in Place concrete.
• Load and unload trucks and deliveries.
• Secure and store tools, equipment, and materials at end of day.

Skills

Detail oriented

Stress management

Process driven

Teamwork orientation

Tools

Power equipment operation

Job description

Application InstructionsPlease read all questions carefully and answer honestly to your best ability. You will be contacted if your job qualifications match the needs of our various project teams and locations.Job DescriptionSummary/ObjectiveWe recruit highly skilled individuals for a variety of disciplines in the construction field. A skilled craft worker is an essential cog in the wheel of any Superior Construction project.Qualified applicants will have experience working on Heavy Civil, Roadway or Bridge Projects. Applicant must be familiar with working from heights and/or Manlifts.Your role within the company will include participation in site safety, protection of the environment, and construction of exciting and challenging projects.Essential FunctionsReasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Use of power and/or hand tools too; construct and set forms to grade, install overhang brackets, build handrails & remove/clean forms after placement of concrete.Erect both Metal and Wood forms.Assists with concrete pours for various structures including, Pier Footings, Columns, Caps and Bridge Decks.Ability to Interpret blueprints, sketches, or plans to construct forms in preparation of Cast in Place (CIP) Concrete.Must have proper knowledge of using and maintaining any type of power equipment required to fulfill jobUnderstand and comply with all Company Safety policies and procedures as well as OSHA Regulations.Properly secure and store all tools, equipment, and materials at the end of each work dayOtherUnderstand and comply with all Company Safety policies and procedures as well as OSHA Regulations.Assists with loading and unloading trucks & deliveries.CompetenciesDetail orientedStress Management/Composure.Process drivenTeamwork orientationSupervisory RequirementsThis position has no supervisory responsibilities.Work EnvironmentThis is a field base role. The employee will be working on heavy civil and highway construction sites. The noise level in the work environment and job sites can be loud. The position regularly works near moving mechanical parts and in outdoor conditions that include inclement weather, heat, humidity, and exposure to dust and asphalt.Physical DemandsThe position lifts heavy objects, walks, and stands for long periods of time and performs physical labor under adverse field conditions.The employee lifts, pushes, pulls or carries objects and uses abdominal and lower back muscles to provide support over time without fatigue. The position requires good manual dexterity (hand, hand with arm, two hands) and multilimbed coordination. The employee must have excellent stamina.Position Type/Expected Hours of WorkThis is a full-time position. This position will occasionally require long hours and weekend work. Average +/-50 hours per week.TravelThe role requires no travel.Required Education and ExperienceMust adhere to OSHA safety protocol, and work in a drug-free environment.Must be reliable/have reliable transportation.Preferred Education and ExperienceConstruction industry experience preferred.Takes full ownership of assigned projects and can work independentlyAdditional Eligibility RequirementsMust possess or be able to obtain a valid and appropriate state driver’s license prior to employment.OUR MISSION AND VISIONWe are an American family-owned and operated heavy civil contractor dedicated to providing innovative solutions to help meet the nation’s growing infrastructure needs.To be America’s preferred heavy civil contractor, expanding our markets and services while staying true to our family-oriented culture and fostering an environment where our employees can prosper.Our Core Values:FamilySafetyIntegrityInnovationCommitmentEmpowermentEqual Opportunity EmployerUpon hire, you will be provided with a copy of your specific job description. Please note job descriptions are 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.THE COMPANY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO MODIFY, INTERPRET, OR APPLY THIS JOB DESCRIPTION IN ANY WAY THE COMPANY DESIRES. THIS JOB DESCRIPTION IN NO WAY IMPLIES THAT THESE ARE THE ONLY DUTIES, INCLUDING ESSENTIAL DUTIES, TO BE PERFORMED BY THE EMPLOYEE OCCUPYING THIS POSITION. THIS JOB DESCRIPTION IS NOT AN EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT, IMPLIED OR OTHERWISE. THE EMPLOYMENT RELATIONSHIP REMAINS “AT-WILL.” QUALIFIED EMPLOYEES WHO, BECAUSE OF A PHYSICAL OR MENTAL IMPAIRMENT THAT SIGNIFICANTLY LIMITS A MAJOR LIFE ACTIVITY, REQUIRE A REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION TO PERFORM THE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THIS POSITION SHOULD NOTIFY THEIR MANAGER OR HUMAN RESOURCES.Accessibility: If you need an accommodation as part of the employment process please contact Human Resources.Superior Construction provides equal opportunity employment to all individuals regardless of their race, color, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law.