Skilled Carpenter Heavy Civil

S&B USA Construction & Fay; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401K Plan with company match

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Job summary

A construction company based in Virginia is seeking a Carpenter responsible for formwork construction and assistance with concrete projects. The ideal candidate will have at least two years of experience, a commitment to safety, and the ability to work well in a team. Additional requirements include passing a drug test and background check, and providing personal safety footwear. Competitive benefits include medical, dental, vision insurance, and 401K.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience required.
• Must pass drug test and background check.
• Ability to follow supervision and work well in a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide formwork construction for concrete placement.
• Use hand tools to construct and set forms.
• Maintain a clean work area free of hazards.
• Ensure OSHA safety requirements are implemented.

Skills

Teamwork

Tool handling

Safety awareness

Job description

S&B USA Construction, a family of diversified heavy‑civil and industrial construction companies recognized for safe and innovative infrastructure solutions. Our team of experienced professionals demonstrate an unparalleled commitment to safety, quality and service on all of our projects. We excel on projects with tight schedules and difficult working conditions.

Our innovative solutions and customer‑focused approach provide our clients with unmatched value and quality.

Typical Duties

• The Carpenter is responsible for providing formwork construction for placement of concrete and assistance in other projects on the job
• Using small hand tools to construct and set forms and embeds
• Assisting other coworkers in all necessary requirements to prepare for the placement of concrete
• Loading and unloading of equipment and materials
• Interacting with subcontractors to provide required assistance on construction activities
• Ensuring that all OSHA and company safety requirements are implemented and used properly
• Studies plans, sketches, or building plans for information pertaining to type of material required, such as lumber or fiberboard, and dimensions of structure or fixture to be fabricated
• Ensuring that all work is being performed per contract documents, specifications, and provisions
• Selects specified type of lumber or other materials
• Identifies tie off and access points, installing ladders to meet safety requirements, tying off 100% of the time
• Prepares layout
• Maintains a clean work area free of tripping hazards and helps others to do the same daily
• Marks cutting and assembly lines on materials
• Shapes materials to prescribed measurements
• Assembles cut and shaped materials and fastens them together with nails, dowel pins, or glue
• Verifies trueness of structure with plumb bob and carpenter's level
• Erects framework for structures, can layout walls/forms using industry best practices
• Constructs forms and chutes for pouring concrete
• Erects scaffolding and ladders for assembling structures above ground level
• Performs other related duties as required and assigned

Job Requirements

• Applicant must be able to pass drug test and background check.
• Two years of experience required
• Individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily
• Able to work well in a team environment
• Can take and apply direction from supervisor
• Workers must provide their own safety footwear
• Workers must have reliable transportation, or be able to access jobsites in any location
• Saturdays are required periodically as needed

Benefit Summary

Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, 401K Plan with a company match, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays

Core Values

Work Safely: Safety is our Culture

Deliver Return: Earning a fair profit increases our long‑term value

Value People: Take Care of Employees and They Will Take Care of Clients

Act with Integrity: Honesty Builds Trust

Provide Solutions: Better Solutions Yield Greater Satisfaction

S&B USA Construction and all its affiliate companies are proud to be Equal Opportunity Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of and will not be discriminated against on the basis of their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, age, gender, genetics, creed, veterans’ status, military status or sexual orientation.

If a reasonable accommodation is needed for the interview process, please contact [e-mail] or Phone: [phone] ext. 1032