Carpenter Journeyman

Kiewit Corporation; San Ygnacio (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Kiewit Corporation is seeking a skilled trade professional to read plans and install formwork, rebar, embeds, and anchors for concrete structures on a construction site. You will interpret specifications and set up supports and forms to exact measurements, then pour and finish concrete per project plans.

The role requires physical mobility on industrial sites, adherence to safety protocols, and capability to operate hand and power tools.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with field experience preferred.
• Strong ability to read prints, drawings and specs accurately.
• Ability to follow safety rules and work with supervision.
• Proficiency with hand/power tools and layout instruments.
• Ability to pass pre-access drug screening and maintain fit-for-duty status.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret prints, drawings, plans and specs, visualize 3D objects.
• Construct, erect, install and repair structures, scaffolding and framework with tools.
• Measure, cut, assemble and install forms, rebar, embeds and anchors.
• Erect forms using joists, tie-rods, nails, bolts, and braces to maintain dimensions.
• Pour concrete, finish surfaces, and install related items per plans.

Skills

Read drawings

Safety awareness

Measurement & layout

Formwork setup

Rebar & embeds handling

Concrete finishing

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Layout tools

Measuring tools

Job description

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Plan, lay-out and install forms, rebar, embeds and anchor bolts for installation of concrete structures in accordance with all applicable plans, specifications, codes and industry standards.

Primary Responsibilities and Duties

• Read and interpret prints, drawings, plans and specifications and visualize objects in three dimensions from plans and drawings.
• Constructs, erects, installs and repairs structures, scaffolding and framework using hand and power tools
• Measure, cut, assemble and install forms, rebar, embeds and anchor bolts; construct and erect built- in-place or prefabricated wooden forms, according to specifications for molding concrete structures
• Erect built-in-place forms or assemble and install prefabricated forms; Insert spreaders and tie-rods between opposite pieces to maintain specific dimensions; brace forms in place using nails, bolts, anchor rods, steel cables, planks and timber
• Pour concrete into finished forms, finish concrete surfaces to specifications and install all other items in accordance with the applicable plans and specifications

Qualifications

• May require a high school diploma or its equivalent with previous years of experience in the field or in a related area
• Must possess strong working knowledge skills and abilities for position
• Ability to understand, follow and transmit written and oral instructions and communicate effectively with management/supervision
• Proficient in the safe and efficient use of electrical, hand tools, power tools and layout tools as well as measurement tools
• Observe and comply with all safety and project rules, perform other duties as required
• Ability to pass pre-access drug and alcohol testing
• Observe and comply with all safety and project rules, perform other duties as required
• Ability to pass pre-access drug and alcohol testing, and fit for duty medical

Work Settings & Job Requirements

• The person in this position needs to constantly move about a construction/industrial site, so should be able to stand, walk, sit, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, and/or crawl
• Constantly works in a construction environment and will be exposed to changing outdoor weather conditions
• Work irregular hours, weekends, overtime and holidays as required
• May be required to use ladders/mechanical platforms/manlifts/scaffold to access
• required equipment/work areas (may exceed 200 feet), so must be able to climb and maintain balance on formwork, steel formwork, stairs, ladders and scaffolds
• Move and work in and around confined and cluttered places, and uneven surfaces
• Must be able to complete tasks in a noisy and dusty environment
• May be required/able to move items weighing up to 50 pounds across construction/industrial site
• Must have required tools

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

Few contractors can build what Kiewit builds, the way Kiewit builds it. We only hire the best — and our family mentality will drive you to continue to be the best.

There’s no limit to what you’ll work on at Kiewit. With contracts in different markets and geographic areas, Kiewit careers offer opportunities totackle new challenges all the time. Whether you’re building a facility that can turn water into power or a safer transportation network, you’re bound to make an impact in new and exciting ways.