Skilled Laborer Carpenter (Bridge)- R2536

Fort Myer Construction; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a premier construction company that values hard work and community impact. As a Skilled Laborer Carpenter, you'll be integral in building and repairing structures, ensuring safety and precision. This role offers the chance to grow within a dynamic team dedicated to delivering high-quality construction projects in the DMV area. With a focus on safety and collaboration, you'll work on various projects that contribute to the community while enjoying opportunities for career advancement. If you're ready to make a difference and thrive in a challenging environment, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of construction experience, with a focus on concrete structures.
• Strong communication skills and safety awareness are essential.

Responsibilities

• Build and repair structures using wood and other materials.
• Erect and dismantle scaffolding, ensuring accuracy with tools.
• Load and unload materials, adhering to safety protocols.

Skills

Construction Experience

Communication Skills

Safety Awareness

Work Ethic

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Power Tools

Construction Equipment

Surveying Equipment

Job description

Skilled Laborer Carpenter- Bridge
JOB DESCRIPTION

Fort Myer Construction Corporation (FMCC) is a premier contractor in the DMV that is currently experiencing tremendous growth. If you desire to be part of a company with an opportunity to grow in your career and be rewarded for your contributions – then FMCC is the place for you. We are a union base. At the end of the day, we strive to make a difference in people’s lives by helping build “the American Dream “in the DMV. We are a multi-million-dollar company with over 800 employees and are one of the most “called by name” Heavy Highway Construction companies in the region. If you do not mind hard work and want to make a difference in your community then please consider joining the FMCC family.

Summary:
The Skilled Laborer Carpenter- Bridge is responsible for the build, erect, installation and repair of forms, structures and other fixtures made from wood and other materials as needed to assist with various types of construction projects.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Cuts and shapes structures, forms, or other fixtures from wood, plastic, fiberglass, or drywall.
2. Creates wooden forms for pouring concrete or for tunnels, bridges, or sewer construction projects.
3. Erects and dismantles scaffolding.
4. Ensures the accuracy of work by checking completed projects with tools such as levels, surveying equipment, or framing squares; corrects problems as needed.
5. Seals concrete and wooden bridges structures.
6. Tighten structural steel bolts with impact wrench.
7. Remove existing structural steel with oxygen and acetylene torch.
8. Assembling and disassembling all temporary structures and forms.
9. Loading and unloading materials and supplies.
10. Must wear proper attire at all times including PPE.
11. May be required to work extended hours including evenings, nights, and weekends.
12. Additional duties as assigned.

Job Requirements:

1. Minimum five (5) years of construction experience, including forming of concrete structures.
2. Must be able to work effectively at heights.
3. Must have good communication skills.
4. Thorough knowledge of all aspects of construction materials, tools, equipment, and methods.
5. Must have a strong work ethic.
6. Valid driver's license, preferred.
7. Must be able to work in DC, Maryland, and Virginia.
8. Focus on safety of self and co-workers at all times.
9. Must be able to successfully pass a background and drug screening.

Working Conditions:

1. Work at various heights above ground for extended periods of time, and can be hazardous due to falls, and/or working on or near energized electric lines and equipment.
2. This job requires the ability to lift, pull, and push a minimum of 50 lbs.
3. Prolonged periods standing, climbing, bending, and kneeling.
4. Constant use of hands, arms, and legs repeatedly on the job, this includes frequently walking on sloped ground and slippery and uneven surfaces.
5. Must be able to work with sharp tools or power equipment.
6. This job requires the ability to see, whether naturally or with vision correction tools (glasses, contacts).
7. Performing strenuous work in varying temperatures, humidity, wind, or other extreme inclement weather conditions for extended periods of time.
8. Work may be performed in an environment with exposure to extremely hot materials, fuel, fumes, vapors, dust, grease and oils, as well as loud and/or constant noise and exposure to moving equipment.

Note: This position is considered Safety-Sensitive, and therefore subject to various schedule and unscheduled screenings for controlled substances.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and fully subscribe to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity. Applicants and/or employees are considered for hire, promotion, training opportunities, and work assignments, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity or sexual orientation), marital status, national origin, age (40 or older), veteran status, disability, or genetic information or any other basis protected by federal or local laws.

Disclaimer: The information provided in this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by incumbents within this job. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications and working conditions required of employees assigned to this job. Management has discretion to add or modify job duties of the job and to designate other functions as essential at any time.