Concrete Form Setter - Espanol (San Antonio, TX)

DNT Construction LLC; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

DNT Construction LLC in San Antonio, TX is seeking a Form Setter/Carpenter to perform skilled carpentry work and concrete form setting for sidewalks, driveways, foundations, curbs, and ramps. The role involves reading blueprints, tying steel, finishing concrete, and training junior staff.

Candidate must be able to work outdoors in varied weather, travel as needed, and strictly follow safety procedures while maintaining quality and deadlines.

Qualifications

• Experience in form setting for concrete flat work.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints or sketches.
• Ability to perform physical tasks and work outdoors in varying weather.
• Willingness to train less experienced workers and supervise where needed.

Responsibilities

• Shoot grades and elevations.
• Tie steel for concrete structures and prepare forms.
• Perform light concrete finishing and site preparation.
• Excavate and prep for concrete forms.
• Follow drawings and specifications from estimates.
• Supervise semi-skilled employees on carpentry duties.
• Adhere to safety requirements per OSHA/MSHA guidelines.
• Operate and train others to operate equipment on site.

Skills

Carpentry terminology

Mathematics

Carpentry tools

Blueprint reading

Physical stamina

Team supervision

Deadline setting

Equipment operation

Safety awareness

Travel readiness

Training others

Quality inspection

Tools

Handsaws

Sledgehammers

Hammer drills

General construction tools

Job description

Form Setter - Concrete

Under general supervision, Form Setter/Carpenter is responsible for performing skilled work in carpentry and maintenance of roads and streets. Form setting for concrete flat work such as sidewalks, driveways, foundations, curbs, retaining walls, and wheelchair ramps. May exercise functional supervision over assigned staff. Contribute to the Team effort for success by working wherever they are needed when they are available.

Requirements

• Able to accept and use clear and concise directions in order to complete work assignments
• Knowledge of carpentry terminology and materials used in the trade.
• Knowledge of basic mathematics.
• Skill in using carpentry tools and equipment.
• Ability to interpret blueprints, sketches, and specifications.
• Ability to perform all physical requirements of the position
• Able to travel to and from locations as needed
• Able to train less experienced employees
• Able to set realistic deadlines and follow up to insure quality results
• Able to reason out any situation in the absence of the Superintendent
• Able to successfully operate correctly and train the operation of any piece of equipment on their job
• Able to work outside requiring tolerance of outside temperatures including excess heat, cold and precipitation
• Able to anticipate problems on the job before they happen in order to avoid wasted time and materials
• Complete all daily, weekly and monthly tasks
• Physical Presence Required
• Regular Attendance

Reporting Relationships

• Concrete Form setter reports to their Superintendent on their assigned jobs

Duties

• Can shoot grades and elevations
• Get steel tied, create ponds, culverts and bridges ensuring they are correctly measured and dug accurately the first time
• Performs light concrete finishing.
• Excavates and preps for concrete forms.
• Tie various type of steel for concrete structures.
• Able to work with hand tools such as handsaws, sledgehammers, hammer drills, and general construction tools.
• Works from blueprints, drawings, or oral instructions.
• May supervise semi-skilled employees in carpentry and maintenance
• Strictly adhere to safety requirements and procedures as outlined in the Employee Handbook.
• Have the willingness to work in a team environment and assist co–workers or supervisors with other duties as required.
• Wear personal protective equipment (PPE) in designated operations and production areas as stated by OSHA and / or MSHA.
• Must have a valid driver’s license to drive a company vehicle.
• Performs related duties and fulfills responsibilities as required.
• Able to pump water using the appropriate equipment
• Follow the drawings and specifications from the estimate/bid
• Know the difference between good and bad product as it is delivered
• Respond to the Engineer, General Contractor and their team to resolve issues
• Revises work duties per approved change orders based on direction from Foreman
• Maintains and insures all OSHA standards are met

Department: Field-Concrete

This is a non-management position

This is a full time position