Carpenter (Formbuilding/Formsetting) - Lead

Louisiana Bridge Builders; Lake Charles (LA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid holidays

Vacation time

Sick time

Job summary

Louisiana Bridge Builders is seeking a Carpenter (Formbuilding/Formsetting) - Lead to join their team in Lake Charles, Louisiana. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in form carpentry, responsible for constructing and removing forms for concrete structures. Strong communication skills and teamwork are essential.

This role offers a competitive salary, relocation assistance, and various benefits including medical, dental, and vacation time.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant form carpentry experience.
• Proven knowledge of tools, equipment, and techniques used in formwork.
• Valid and current driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Construct and remove forms for concrete structures.
• Provide clear instructions to team members.
• Read and interpret construction plans.
• Ensure formwork is level and safe.
• Assist with concrete pours.

Skills

Effective communication

Teamwork

Hand tool proficiency

Power tool proficiency

Ability to work flexible hours

Job description

Louisiana Bridge Builders (“LBB”) is designing and building the new I-10 Calcasieu River Bridge in Lake Charles, Louisiana (USA) for the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (LADOTD). LBB will also be responsible for the reconstruction of interstate highway, various structures, ramps, and approaches for a 5.5 mile stretch between I-210 West End and Ryan Street.

Louisiana Bridge Builders offers a competitive salary, relocation assistance where relocation is required and approved, medical, dental, vision, life, short- and long-term disability, paid holidays, vacation, and sick time, and more.

Louisiana Bridge Builders is an equal opportunity employer.

Position Purpose/Summary

The Carpenter (Formbuilding/Formsetting) - Lead is committed to supporting Louisiana Bridge Builders by constructing, setting, and removing forms for concrete structures such as foundations, walls, and columns.

Location

This position is based in Lake Charles, LA.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Provides clear instructions and updates to both superiors and team members.
• Coordinates daily productivity with team members.
• Assemble forms for bridges, foundations, beams, etc.
• Read and interpret construction plans (blueprints) to determine form requirements.
• Measure and cut materials to desired specifications using hand and power tools.
• Ensure formwork is level, plumb, and square, using levels, lasers, and other measuring tools.
• Install anchor bolts, steel plates, and other fixtures in the formwork.
• Remove formwork after concrete has cured.
• Inspect and maintain formwork to ensure it is in good condition and safe for use.
• Assisting with the concrete pour process.
• Perform all tasks efficiently and safely.
• Performing all other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Knowledge, Abilities, & Skills for Success

• Effectively communicate in a positive and professional manner through written and verbal communications in all interfaces with customers/public, fellow employees, vendors, etc.
• Ability to understand, follow, and transmit written and oral instructions.
• Ability to work as a team member and exert initiative to work independently to reach a goal.
• Ability to embrace change in the workplace while encouraging others to seek innovative approaches.
• Ability to function effectively as a team player and collaborator.
• Ability to work a flexible work schedule, overtime, additional and/or different hours, including but not limited to nights, weekends, and/or holidays, as needed, to best serve the business operations.
• Ability to use hand tools, power tools, and layout tools safe and efficiently.
• Ability to maintain a valid and current driver’s license.

QUALIFICATIONS

At a minimum, the Carpenter (Formbuilding/Formsetting) - Lead must have 5+ years of relevant form carpentry experience along with proven knowledge of tools, equipment, and techniques used in formwork. Must have a valid and current driver’s license.

Physical Demands

Select one the following for the each of the items listed below:

• N (Not Applicable) – Activity is not applicable to this occupation.
• O (Occasionally) – Occupation requires this activity up to 33% of the time or 0 – 2.5+ hours/day.
• F (Frequently) – Occupation requires this activity from 33%–66% of the time or 2.5–5.5+ hours/day.
• C (Constantly) – Occupation requires this activity more than 66% of the time or 5.5+ hours/day.

Louisiana Bridge Builders is an equal opportunity employer.