Form Carpenters

LaRiviere, Inc.; Caldwell (ID); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

PTO

Holidays

Life Insurance

401k contribution

Job summary

LaRiviere Inc. is seeking experienced form carpenters to join our Boise, ID region crew. Outdoor work, physical labor, and accuracy with forms are expected.

You will read blueprints, measure and cut materials, install reinforcements, and ensure safety with PPE. Local travel may be required; we offer a generous benefits package including medical insurance, PTO, holidays, life insurance, and 401k contributions.

Qualifications

• Experience in form carpentry and concrete formwork.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and diagrams.
• Strong mathematical skills for material quantities and dimensions.
• Physically capable of heavy lifting and working outdoors in varying weather.
• Familiar with local building codes and safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Construct and erect forms to hold concrete until it hardens.
• Read blueprints to determine dimensions and specifications.
• Measure, cut, and assemble materials to form structures.
• Install reinforcements such as rebar within forms.
• Maintain safety using PPE and follow regulations.
• Collaborate with site supervisors and laborers to meet timelines.

Skills

Form carpentry

Mathematical ability

Attention to detail

Physical stamina

Blueprint reading

Tools

Hand and power tools

Job description

LaRiviere Inc. is looking for experienced Form Carpenters in the Boise, ID Region.

Must be comfortable and physically capable of working in an outdoor environment and doing manual labor tasks. Dependability and a strong work ethic are expected. All skill levels are welcome to apply. Pay will be based on experience level and work history.

Key Responsibilities

• Construct and Erect Forms: Build wooden or metal forms to hold concrete in place until it hardens, ensuring they are secure and properly aligned.
• Read Blueprints: Interpret construction blueprints and diagrams to determine the dimensions and specifications for formwork.
• Measure and Cut Materials: Use precise measurements to cut and assemble boards, plywood, and other materials to create forms of the required shape and size.
• Install Reinforcements: Place rebar and other reinforcements within forms to strengthen the concrete structure.
• Ensure Safety: Follow safety regulations and guidelines to maintain a safe work environment, including the use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Collaborate with Team: Work closely with other construction professionals, including site supervisors and laborers, to coordinate tasks and ensure project timelines are met.

Skills and Qualifications

• Carpentry Skills: Proficient in using hand and power tools, with a strong understanding of carpentry techniques and practices.
• Mathematical Ability: Capable of performing calculations to determine material quantities and dimensions accurately.
• Attention to Detail: Strong focus on precision to ensure that forms are level, plumb, and square.
• Physical Stamina: Ability to perform physically demanding tasks, including lifting heavy materials and working in various weather conditions.
• Blueprint Reading: Familiarity with reading and interpreting construction blueprints and local building codes.
  

Work Environment

Form carpenters work on construction sites, which may involve outdoor work in varying weather conditions. The job is labor-intensive, requiring the ability to lift heavy materials and work at heights using scaffolding.

Most jobs are local in the Boise, Idaho Region. Some regional travel may be required dependent on projects.

LaRiviere offers a generous benefit package to all of our employees including paid Medical Insurance for the employee, PTO , paid holidays, life insurance, and an automatic hourly 401k contribution.

LaRiviere is an Equal Opportunity Employer is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law. All LaRiviere subcontractors and vendors agree they will abide by the equal opportunity provisions of 41CFR 60-1.4.