Senior Heavy Highway Carpenter – Bridge Formwork Expert

Swank Co; New Kensington (Westmoreland County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Swank Construction Company, LLC is seeking an Experienced Heavy Highway Carpenter to join our team. This role will construct, install, and remove concrete forms and falsework for bridges, retaining walls, box culverts, and other heavy civil projects, with a strong emphasis on safety, quality workmanship, and teamwork.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in heavy highway carpentry, experience with complex bridge formwork, and the ability to read plans and specifications.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of heavy highway, bridge, or concrete form carpentry experience.
• Experience constructing and stripping complex bridge formwork.
• Ability to read and interpret plans, specifications, and layout drawings.
• Knowledge of falsework, shoring, and concrete placement procedures.
• Experience around cranes, excavators, and heavy equipment.
• Strong OSHA safety knowledge and fall protection.

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 collaborate with the project team.

Skills

Heavy highway carpentry

Bridge formwork

Plan reading

Falsework and shoring

Crane/rigging awareness

OSHA safety

Travel willingness

CDL preferred

Tools

Power tools

Carpentry equipment

Job description

Swank Construction Company, LLC is seeking an Experienced Heavy Highway Carpenter to join our team. This role will construct, install, and remove concrete forms and falsework for bridges, retaining walls, box culverts, and other heavy civil projects, with a strong emphasis on safety, quality workmanship, and teamwork.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in heavy highway carpentry, experience with complex bridge formwork, and the ability to read plans and specifications.