Highway Bridge Carpenter

C.W. Matthews Contracting Co., Inc; Atlanta, Northern (GA, KY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Life insurance

Disability benefits

401(k) retirement plan with company|"

Job summary

C.W. Matthews Contracting Co., Inc is seeking a skilled Highway Bridge Carpenter to join our team in Atlanta. The role focuses on building bridge columns, decks, and caps by crafting forms for concrete and supporting construction activities on site.

You will perform form construction, pile driving assistance, steel tying, and concrete finishing, while upholding safety standards and coordinating with crews. Weekend work and outdoors are common, with opportunities for growth within our project

Qualifications

• Experience in carpentry, especially in bridge construction.
• Ability to stand, walk, climb, stoop and bend; occasional lifting 10–50 lbs.
• Comfort working at heights on bridge beams or caps.
• Effective English communication for safety compliance.
• Reliable transportation to reach designated job sites.
• Adherence to safety protocols in a high-risk construction environment.

Responsibilities

• Form Construction: Build wood and metal forms for bridge columns, decks, and caps to be used in concrete pouring.
• Pile Driving: Operate equipment for driving piles and assist in preparing the site for the construction of bridge foundations.
• Form Erection & Dismantling: Erect and wreck forms as part of the bridge construction process.
• Steel Work: Set and tie steel for bridge structures to ensure proper reinforcement.
• Concrete Work: Assist in pouring and finishing concrete for bridge columns, decks, and caps.
• Material Handling: Load and unload construction materials, ensuring materials are safely transported and stored.
• Grade Maintenance: Check and maintain grade stakes to ensure accurate construction specifications are met.
• Traffic Control: Set up and maintain all traffic control aids to ensure safety for workers and the public near the construction site.

Skills

Form Construction

Pile Driving

Form Erection

Steel Work

Concrete Work

Material Handling

Grade Maintenance

Traffic Control

Safety Awareness

Job description

We are seeking a skilled Highway Bridge Carpenter to join our team. The primary responsibility of this position is to build and construct bridge columns, decks, and caps, primarily by constructing forms for concrete. In addition to carpentry work, the Highway Bridge Carpenter will assist in various general tasks on the job site, contributing to the safe and efficient execution of bridge construction projects.

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Key Responsibilities:

• Form Construction: Build wood and metal forms for bridge columns, decks, and caps to be used in concrete pouring.
• Pile Driving: Operate equipment for driving pile and assist in preparing the site for the construction of bridge foundations.
• Form Erection & Dismantling: Erect and wreck forms as part of the bridge construction process.
• Steel Work: Set and tie steel for bridge structures to ensure proper reinforcement.
• Concrete Work: Assist in pouring and finishing concrete for bridge columns, decks, and caps.
• Material Handling: Load and unload construction materials, ensuring materials are safely transported and stored.
• Grade Maintenance: Check and maintain grade stakes to ensure accurate construction specifications are met.
• Traffic Control: Set up and maintain all traffic control aids to ensure safety for workers and the public near the construction site.

Qualifications:

• Experience: Previous experience in carpentry, particularly in bridge construction, is highly preferred.
• Physical Requirements: Ability to stand, walk, climb, stoop, and bend for extended periods. Occasional lifting of materials weighing 10 to 50 pounds is required.
• Work at Heights: Comfortable working at heights, such as on bridge beams or bridge caps, when necessary.
• Communication: Ability to communicate effectively in English to comply with safety regulations.
• Transportation: Must have reliable transportation to reach job sites in designated project areas.
• Safety: Adherence to safety protocols and the ability to work in a high-risk construction environment.

What CWM Offers You:

• A company culture that promotes growth, development, and internal promotion opportunities.
• Highly competitive base pay with a 35-hour guarantee.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability benefits.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company contributions.
• Paid holidays and a year-end bonus.

This position requires flexible working hours, including weekends and occasional night shifts as needed. Workers may be required to perform tasks from heights and in various outdoor conditions.

CWM is an Equal Opportunity Employer – M/F/V/H. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.