Skilled Bridge Worker

Sanford Contractors, Inc.; Greenville (NC); On-site; USD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanford Contractors, Inc. is seeking a Skilled Bridgeworker to lead an unskilled crew on on-site bridge construction projects. The role requires proficiency with hand and power tools, tying rebar, rigging, welding, and operating concrete equipment, while prioritizing safety and efficiency.

The position includes reading basic plans, establishing line and grade, and mentoring team members. You will coordinate with foremen and supervisors to ensure timely, safe project completion in varying weather

Qualifications

• Must be punctual, dependable and professional.
• Strict adherence to safety policies on site.
• Ability to lead unskilled bridgeworkers under supervision.
• Proficiency with basic hand and power tools used in bridge construction.
• Able to read and interpret basic plans and establish line and grade.

Responsibilities

• Lead unskilled bridgeworkers and receive direction from supervisors.
• Ensure safety and cost-conscious, profitable project execution.
• Perform tasks assigned by supervisor and use appropriate tools.
• Lead pile driving, welding, rigging, and concrete placement activities.
• Act as a role model and communicate plans with the team.

Skills

Leadership

Teamwork

Reading plans

Surveying basics

Communication

Willingness to work hours

Education

OSHA Safety Training

Rigging Cert.

Signal Person Cert.

Flagger

Tools

Power tools

Oxygen/acetylene torches

Welding equipment

Rigging equipment

Concrete vibrator

Tie twister

Surveying equipment

Job description

Skilled Bridgeworker

Team member will lead unskilled bridgeworkers and receive direction from supervisors in the construction process and be willing to learn the skills necessary to improve.

Core Duties

• Be punctual, dependable and professional at all times
• Work with cost effectiveness, profitability and safety in mind
• Adhere to all SCI safety policies at all times
• Perform tasks that have been assigned by your supervisor
• Be proficient in the use of non-powered hand and basic power tools in bridge construction
• Tie reinforcing steel using a tie twister
• Load and discharge a concrete bucket
• Install and remove concrete formwork
• Operate concrete vibrator during concrete placement
• Be able to lead pile driving operations
• Proficient in the use of oxygen/acetylene torches
• Proficient in welding
• Proficient knowledge of rigging equipment and procedures
• Be proficient with and be able to lead unskilled bridge workers with work associated with a power screed
• Work alone or in a small group without direct supervision from the Foreman or Superintendent
• Be familiar with the basic skills of reading plans
• Learn how to use basic surveying equipment to establish line and grade
• Act as a role model for unskilled bridgeworkers
• Communicate time away from work with your team leader and other team members with sufficient notice to make plans for changing personnel to focus on the priorities
• Willingness to work hours as required

Education, Training and Certifications

• OSHA Safety Training
• Rigging Cert.
• Signal Person Cert.
• Flagger

Sanford Contractors is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

Labor Activities- Physical Requirements

Must be able to lift more than 50 lbs, bend, stoop, kneel, and climb ladders regularly. Work involves frequent shoveling, raking, using hand tools and handling materials in and around trenches or uneven terrain. Requires standing or walking for extended periods and working outdoors in various weather conditions.