Concrete Carpenter

Whitaker Construction; Lehi (UT); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

Competitive wages

Health, Dental, Vision, Life

Short Term Disability

401K and Match

Paid Holidays

Paid Personal Days

Quarterly Incentive Program

Referral Bonuses

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Whitaker Construction in Lehi, Utah seeks a Concrete Carpenter to perform formwork, layout, cutting, and assembly for concrete footings, slabs, walls, and decks. You will work with various forming systems and rebar as needed, while maintaining safety and quality on challenging civil projects.

The role requires reading blueprints, using carpentry tools, and collaborating with foremen and project teams. Long hours and outdoor work are common in this heavy civil environment.

Qualifications

• Read blueprints, sketches, or plans for formwork requirements.
• Understand dimensions and materials from plans to build forms.
• Proficient with carpentry tools (squares, tape measure, hammers, saws).
• Must be able to work safely around equipment and co-workers.

Responsibilities

• Read and understand blueprints or plans for formwork.
• Prepare layouts using rule and framing square.
• Cut or saw boards, timbers, or plywood to size.
• Build/assemble wood or steel forms for concrete components.
• Establish grades/elevations for concrete work.
• Erect scaffolding and ladders as needed.
• Anchor/brace forms to fixed objects.
• Use finishing tools (vibrators, trowels, floats).
• Set and tie rebar as applicable.
• Install embeds, bolts, and accessories in concrete.
• Finish concrete surfaces to required specs.
• Communicate safety or material needs to Foreman/PM.
• Perform site cleanup and follow safety policies.
• Assist laborers with duties.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Formwork erection

Rebar tying

Safety compliance

Teamwork

Communication

Driver's license

Education

High School Diploma

Vocational carpentry training

Tools

Power saws

Vibrators/ finishing tools

Job description

The Concrete Carpenter is responsible for performing a variety of carpentry tasks associated with prepping, pouring, placing, and finishing concrete. Tasks include erecting and setting forms for concrete footings, slabs, walls, columns, vaults, decks, parapets, and site work per specifications and drawings. This may include using a variety of concrete forming systems such as Gates Handset, Jahn-A, or various lumber/plywood forming systems, and proprietary systems such as Symon, Aluma Beam, Alsina/Alisply, EFCO, etc.

Whitaker Holdings is a 100% employee-owned (ESOP) family of companies with over 70 years of experience in heavy civil construction, underground utilities, and telecommunications. Whitaker Holdings encompasses multiple companies, including Whitaker Construction, DasCo of Idaho, Advanced Cable Technology, and Bighorn Traffic Services. Operating across Utah, Idaho, Nevada, Wyoming, Colorado, Oregon, and beyond, our companies are united by four core values — Value Safety, Embrace Ownership, Be Honorable, and Elevate Team — which guide how we work, how we treat each other, and how we deliver quality results on some of the most challenging projects in the region.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Read and understand blueprints, sketches, or plans for information pertaining to the type of formwork required.
• Prepare layouts using rule and framing square.
• Cut or saw boards, timbers, or plywood to required dimensions using handsaw, power saw, etc.
• Build and/or assemble wood or steel forms for the construction of concrete footings, slabs, walls, columns, vaults, decks, parapets, etc.
• Establish grades and elevations for concrete work.
• Erect scaffolding and ladders for assembling structures above ground level.
• Anchor and brace forms to fixed objects using nails, bolts, anchor rods, steel cables, planks, and timbers.
• Be proficient in the use of finishing tools such as vibrators, hand trowels, bull floats, hand floats, edgers, etc.
• Set and tie rebar as applicable.
• Install metal embeds, bolts, and accessories to be cast into concrete.
• Chip, scrape, and grind high spots, ridges, and rough projections to finish concrete, using power grinders or hand tools to achieve the desired finish.
• Communicate with the Foreman or Project Manager regarding any problems arising, materials required, or any safety hazards identified.
• Perform clean-up in connection with the work.
• Comply with all safety policies, procedures, and standards of safety.
• Assist Construction Laborers with labor duties.
• Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned by supervisors.

Skills and Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred. Any vocational training is strongly desired.
• Those with an education and/or work-related credential from a secondary or post-secondary educational system will be given preferred interview status (Precision Exams, NOCTE, etc.).
• A minimum of 3 years of concrete carpentry experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Proficient in the use of carpentry tools such as squares, tape measure, hammer, circular saws, drills, hammer drills, etc.
• Ability to understand blueprints, sketches, or building plans to determine dimensions and materials required for form or framing construction.
• Display a willing attitude to learn from others.
• Possess a strong sense of personal responsibility.
• Focus on working safely in close proximity to equipment, co-workers, and surroundings.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation to get to and from work.

Physical Requirements

• Able and willing to work long hours including day, night, and weekend shifts as needed, and work outside of normal hours.
• Able to walk, lift, reach, stoop, stand, grasp, balance, climb, kneel, crouch, and lift up to 70 pounds frequently.
• Able to work in outside environments being subjected to weather changes, noise, vibrations, and job hazards.
• Ability to do physical labor and other strenuous physical tasks.
• Good hand-to-eye coordination.

Whitaker Construction offers an exceptional benefits package including

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). Employees earn shares in the company – All employees have ownership in the company and its success.
• Competitive wages.
• Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Short Term Disability, Supplemental Insurance.
• 401K and Match.
• Paid Holidays.
• Paid Personal Days.
• Quarterly Incentive Program (profit sharing).
• Referral Bonuses.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Reasonable Accommodation Statement

The ADA defines “reasonable accommodation” as a change or adjustment to a job or work environment that allows a qualified individual with a disability to satisfactorily perform the essential functions of a particular job, and does not cause an undue hardship for the employer.

Whitaker Construction is an “equal opportunity employer.” Whitaker will not discriminate and will take “affirmative action” measures to ensure against discrimination in employment, recruitment, advertisements for employment, compensation, termination, upgrading, promotions, and other conditions of employment against any employee or job applicant on the bases of race, creed, color, national origin, or sex.

Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.