CONCRETE FORMSETTER

Knife River - South; East Waco (TX); On-site; USD 24,797,000 - 41,328,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Matching

Paid Time Off

Paid Sick Time

8 Holidays

Life Insurance

Short-term Disability

Employee Assistance

Service Recognition

Voluntary Life

Job summary

Knife River is seeking a Form Setter to construct in-place or prefabricated forms for concrete sidewalks, curbs, gutters and other structures. The role requires basic carpentry skills and the ability to read construction plans.

Pre-employment drug screening and physical are required; veterans are encouraged to apply. Essential duties include building and laying out forms to spec, erecting forms on site, securing dimensions with spreaders and tie rods, and maintaining a clean, safe work

Qualifications

• Must have basic carpentry skills.
• Able to read construction plans.

Responsibilities

• Build and lay out forms as required according to specifications with calculations based on grades.
• Saw slumber to blueprint dimensions using handsaw or power saw; nails lumber to make panels.
• Erect built-in-place or prefabricated forms on site per blueprint specifications using hand tools.
• Insert spreaders and tie rods to maintain specified dimensions.
• Anchor and brace forms to fixed objects using nails and equipment.
• Maintain a clean work site and ensure safety.
• Timely and regular attendance is essential.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Basic carpentry skills

Read construction plans

Job description

Great Pay! Great Benefits! Strong Teams! Knife River is a PEOPLE-first company. Our teams are the foundation of our success, and we're committed to providing the training, tools and support to do great work and go home safely at the end of each day. Join a team that looks out for one another and supports career growth from day one.

ROLE OVERVIEW: (summary of components that make up the job)

The form setter constructs built-in-place or prefabricated wooden and/or metal forms for the construction of concrete sidewalks, curbs and gutters and other concrete structures.

DUTIES AND/OR RESPONSIBILITIES (summary of components that make up the job)

1. Build and lay out forms as required according to specifications with the ability to make calculations depending on grades.
2. Saw slumber to blueprint dimensions, using handsaw or power saw, and nails lumber together to make panels.
3. Erect built-in-place forms or assembles and installs prefabricated forms on construction site according to blueprint specifications, using hand tools, plumb rule, and level.
4. Insert spreaders and tie rods between opposite faces of form to maintain specified dimensions.
5. Anchor and brace forms to fixed objects, using nails, anchor rods, steel cables, planks, and timbers.
6. Clean work site of any tools, debris, and equipment.
7. Timely and regular attendance is essential.
8. Performs other duties as assigned

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS (minimum educational, experience, or other relevant job requirements)

1. A valid Driver's License is preferred.

2. Must have basic carpentry skills. Previous construction industry experience preferred.

3. Must be able to read construction plans.

4. Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen and physical.

VETERANS:

At Knife River, we are committed to helping our military transition to civilian life. We are constantly looking to add veterans to our workforce and want to make the transition as smooth as possible. There are many jobs within the military that are transferrable to our Form Setter position. Veterans are encouraged to apply.

BENEFITS:

1. Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
2. Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
3. 401(k) with Company Match
4. Profit Sharing
5. Paid Time Off
6. Paid Sick Time
7. 8 Paid Holidays
8. Company Paid Life and AD&D Insurance
9. Short-term Disability
10. Employee Assistance Program
11. Years of Service Recognition
12. Voluntary Life Insurance for Employees, Spouses, and Dependents
13. Critical Illness Plan
14. Accident Coverage Plan
15. Hospital Indemnity

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Knife River is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status or any other protected category under applicable state/federal laws.

Subject to pre-employment drug testing and background checks.

All applications are submitted online. If you are having issues completing the application, please come to the office for assistance.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

This 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.