Experienced Heavy Highway Carpenter Bridge Formwork Expert

Swank Construction Company, LLC; New Kensington (Westmoreland County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Swank Construction Company, LLC is seeking an experienced Heavy Highway Carpenter to join our team in Pennsylvania. You will construct, install, and dismantle concrete formwork for bridges and other heavy civil projects, while emphasizing safety and quality workmanship.

Candidates should have 5+ years of form carpentry experience, be able to travel to regional job sites, read plans, and work with cranes and heavy equipment. We value teamwork and reliability in a union environment.

Qualifications

• Must have 18 years of age or older.
• Must be available to work varied shifts (days, nights, weekends).
• Willingness to travel for extended periods of time.
• Must be in a union or willing to join a union.
• Valid driver's license.
• Willing and able to obtain and maintain a Swank Driver File, including a PennDOT Medical Examiner's Certificate (Medical Card).
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen, MVR check, and background check.

Responsibilities

• Construct, erect, and dismantle wood and steel concrete formwork.
• Install embeds, anchor bolts, chamfers, and other concrete accessories.
• Perform layout from construction plans.
• Assist with concrete placement and stripping operations.
• Safely operate power tools and carpentry equipment.
• Work safely around cranes and rigging operations.
• Maintain quality workmanship while meeting production schedules.
• Mentor apprentice carpenters and work collaboratively with the project team.

Skills

Plan reading

Layout from plans

Safety awareness

Team collaboration

Tools

Power tools

Job description

Swank Construction Company, LLC is seeking an experienced Heavy Highway Carpenter to join our team in Pennsylvania. You will construct, install, and dismantle concrete formwork for bridges and other heavy civil projects, while emphasizing safety and quality workmanship.

Candidates should have 5+ years of form carpentry experience, be able to travel to regional job sites, read plans, and work with cranes and heavy equipment. We value teamwork and reliability in a union environment.