Carpenter Road - Primoris Heavy Civil - Abilene, TX

Primoris-Services-Corporatio; Texas; On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Primoris Heavy Civil is seeking skilled Road Carpenters in Abilene, TX to build and install wood form structures and metal forms for concrete highways, bridges, and municipal projects. The role is hands-on and field-based, focusing on forming and framing concrete structures in outdoor construction sites.

Ideal candidates can read blueprints, select materials, prepare layouts, and fabricate/install forms per drawings, with attention to safety and craftsmanship.

Qualifications

• Read blueprints and schematics to determine work procedures.
• Study plans for material requirements and dimensions.
• Prepare layouts and mark cutting lines on materials.
• Construct forms and chutes for pouring concrete as per drawings.
• Fabricate and assemble formwork and fixtures for highways, bridges, and municipal work.
• Load, haul and install materials on site per plans and specs.

Responsibilities

• Constructs, erects, installs, fabricates, dismantles, and repairs wood and metal formwork and fixtures.
• Shapes materials to prescribed measurements and assemblies per drawings.
• Sets grout forms for epoxy and cement grout.
• Forms and frames concrete structures used in highways and municipal infrastructure.

Skills

Read blueprints

Interpret drawings

Material selection

Layout preparation

Mark cutting lines

Formwork construction

Fabrication

Assembly and installation

Load and transport materials

Site safety practices

Job description

Job Overview:Join a Winning Team! Primoris Heavy Civil is Hiring Skilled Road Carpenters in Abilene, TXAre you a talented road carpenter ready to take your skills to the next level? Primoris heavy Civil is growing, and we’re looking for a few experienced Road Carpenters to join our dynamic in the Abilene, TX area.If you’ve got experience in building and installing form structures of wood, patent form systems, or a combination of both, we want to hear from you! This is your opportunity to be a part of a company that values craftmanship, safety, and career growth.Job Summary:The Carpenter constructs, erects, installs, fabricates, dismantles, and repairs structures, formwork and fixtures of wood, metal forms and associated accessories. This position is hands-on and field-based, with a focus on forming and framing concrete structures used in highways, bridges, and municipal infrastructure.QUALIFICATION STANDARDS:Read blueprints and schematic drawings to determine work procedures.Select type and size of related materials according to the job specifications.Study blueprints, sketches, or building plans for information pertaining to type of material required such as lumber or fiberboard, and dimensions of structure or fixture to be fabricated.Select specified type of lumber or other materials.Prepare layouts including lines and grade.Marks cutting and assembly lines on materials.Shapes materials to prescribed measurements.Constructs forms and chutes for pouring concrete.Assembles cut and shaped materials and fastens them together.Fabricate from work then load, haul, and carry it to the job site and install per drawings, sketches, or plans.Place and finish concrete in formwork and set and align form panels.Set grout forms for epoxy and cement grout.PHYSICAL AND SAFETY REQUIREMENTS:Able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs (assistance recommended for heavier loads).Work extended hours on foot, including on uneven or rough surfaces.Climb ladders, kneel, crawl, or work at heights and in confined spaces.Work EnvironmentLocation: industrial construction sites and/or fabrication shopMobility Barriers to Access Job Site:Uneven ground levelObstructed pathwaysWork performed at low and/or high elevationsWork performed in confined areasClimatic/Environmental Conditions at Job Site:Predominately outdoor climateMay be exposed to extreme hot or cold weatherExcessive humidity, rain, etc.Various noise levels caused by tools, machinery, equipment, etc.Potential exposure to chemical substancesCompany Overview:Primoris Heavy Civil provides highway, port, airfield, rail and marine (intermodal transportation) construction services to private commercial and industrial clients as well as governmental entities such as the Department of Transportation and the US Army Corps of Engineers. Heavy Civil is comprised of six operating units that include North Louisiana Operations, South Louisiana Operations, Texas Operations, HMA Paving Operations, Concrete Paving Operations, and the Infrastructure Rehabilitation Unit.Benefits:Competitive compensation, paid weekly.Best-in-class medical, dental, vision, and LTD/STD coverage.401(k) with company match, vested on day one.Employee Stock Purchase Plan [ESPP].Pet coverage for your furry friends.Legal assistance coverage.Award-winning safety programs.EEO StatementWe are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.Agency StatementWe are not accepting resumes from Third Party Recruiting Firms for this position. If you are an Agency or Search firm representative, contact the Primoris Talent Acquisition Manager directly for consideration. Primoris or its subsidiaries will not be responsible for any fees arising from the use of resumes and online response forms through this source. In addition, Primoris or its subsidiaries will not be responsible for any fees on unsolicited resumes that are submitted to any member of the Staffing or Operations team. Primoris has established an approved vendor program for this service and will only consider accepting submissions from those approved firms. For consideration in becoming an approved vendor, contact HR.Equal Opportunity EmployerThis employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.