Form Carpenter

Cycle Construction Co., LLC; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

401(k) with company match

Medical and dental coverage

Paid time off and paid holidays

Short- and long-term disability

Life insurance

Steady, year-round work on long-term;

Job summary

Cycle Construction Co., LLC is seeking experienced Form Carpenters to join our crew on heavy civil and marine projects in the New Orleans area. You will work alongside skilled craftsmen on teams that put safety first, read blueprints, and set concrete forms for piers, footings, and walls.

We offer competitive wages, a 401(k) with company match, medical and dental coverage, paid time off, disability, life insurance, and steady year-round work on long-term projects.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of carpentry experience in heavy civil, marine, or commercial construction, including setting concrete forms.
• Able to read blueprints and work from plans and specs without hand-holding.
• Able to pass pre-employment assessments and possess a valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Build, erect, and brace concrete forms for piers, footings, and walls.
• Cut and assemble timbers to build trestles and cofferdams.
• Erect scaffolding, hoists, roof supports, and chutes.
• Install ladders, handrails, walkways, platforms, and gangways.
• Layout and cut materials, measure and mark boards, and ensure safety at the jobsite.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Formwork construction

Use hand tools

Work at heights

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

For more than 20 years, Cycle Construction has been building the infrastructure our communities depend on: flood protection, water and wastewater systems, roads, railways, and industrial facilities. Now part of Dynamic Group, we are one of the region’s leading heavy civil and marine contractors.

We’re looking for experienced Form Carpenters to join our crew where you will work alongside skilled craftsmen on a team that puts safety first.

Learn more about who we are at www.cycleconstruction.com.

Benefits:

• Competitive wages

• 401(k) with company match

• Medical and dental coverage

• Paid time off and paid holidays

• Short- and long-term disability

• Life insurance

• Steady, year-round work on long-term projects

• A stable, team-based work environment

You’re a Great Fit If You:

• Have built and braced forms for piers, footings, and walls

• Can read blueprints and work from plans and specs without hand-holding

• Know your way around hand tools, power saws, levels, and plumb rules

• Are comfortable working at heights and near open water

• Take pride in getting it right the first time

• Show up on time, communicate with your crew, and keep the jobsite safe

Experience Required:

2+ years of carpentry experience in heavy civil, marine, or commercial construction, including setting concrete forms. This is not an entry-level position.

Responsibilities:

• Formwork & Structures

  • Build, erect, and brace concrete forms for piers, footings, and walls

  • Cut and assemble timbers to build trestles and cofferdams

  • Build falsework to temporarily support structures under construction

  • Erect scaffolding, hoists, roof supports, and chutes

  • Install ladders, handrails, walkways, platforms, and gangways

  • Install door and window bucks and subflooring as directed

• Layout & Cutting

  • Measure and mark boards, timbers, and plywood panels using layout tools

  • Cut materials to size using handsaws, power saws, and woodworking machines

• Quality & Safety

  • Make sure all work meets project plans, specifications, and company quality standards

  • Follow all safety policies and report problems, near-misses, and accidents immediately

  • Attend weekly jobsite safety meetings

• Jobsite Support

  • Load, unload, and move materials to work areas

  • Perform other duties as assigned by the Foreman or Superintendent

Qualifications:

• At least 18 years old

• High school diploma, GED, or vocational/trade training

• Able to pass pre-employment assessments (background check, drug test, and physical)

• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation

• TWIC card (or the ability to obtain one)

• Steel-toe work boots

• Able to work in all weather conditions

• Able to regularly lift up to 50 lbs.

• Able to climb and balance on ladders, scaffolding, vessels, and elevated structures

• Able to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl in awkward positions

Job Type:

Full-time