Carpenter - Commercial Concrete - (Missouri)

Vee-Jay Cement Contracting Co., Inc.; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Vee-Jay Cement Contracting Co., Inc. in St. Louis is seeking a skilled carpenter to perform a variety of tasks related to concrete construction. Responsibilities include reading blueprints, building forms, and ensuring safety policies are followed during construction processes.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma and 1-3 years of relevant experience in concrete construction. Attention to detail and good communication skills are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• At least one to three years of previous experience in concrete construction.
• Experience in the construction or contracting industry is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Read and understand drawings and prints.
• Build and assemble wood or metal forms for concrete construction.
• Set and place forms to ensure accurate elevations and locations.
• Erect scaffolding for assembling structures above ground.
• Observe and comply with all safety policies and guidelines.

Skills

Concrete construction

Blueprint reading

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma

Job description

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, carpenter’s 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.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma.
• Experience: At least one to three years previous experience of concrete construction.

Preferred Qualifications

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

Working Conditions

• Must be able to stand, stoop, bend, and crouch for extended periods of time up to ten (10) hours per day.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs, carry forms.
• Must be eligible to join the local Union, as required.
• Must work safe at all times.
• Exposure to the elements – heat, cold, rain, wind.

This position is governed by a collective bargaining agreement. According to the terms of the CBA, applicants who are selected will be required to join the appropriate union with a certain period after hire. Details of union participation will be given to employees upon hire.