Structural Carpenter: Formwork & Concrete Specialist

Shirley Contracting Company, LLC; Lorton (VA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401K with company match

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Shirley Contracting Company, LLC is seeking skilled laborers to build and install forms for bridge elements, walls, and related structures. You will measure, cut, and assemble wood or metal forms, while guiding concrete placement and ensuring safety standards are met.

Responsibilities include erecting forms, drilling bolt holes, and coordinating with equipment operators. The role requires readiness for outdoor, year-round work and a valid pre-employment drug screen.

Qualifications

• Read and use a tape measure including simple associated math (i.e. addition and subtraction).
• Ability to comfortably work from heights.
• Have own tools that are adequate to perform all job functions.
• Work in outdoor environments in all seasons.
• Must pass pre-employment physical/drug screening.

Responsibilities

• Build and install forms for substructure/superstructure bridge elements and walls.
• Measure materials or distances using measuring tools to lay out work.
• Cut boards, timbers, or plywood to size with saws.
• Assemble and fasten material to form wood/metal frameworks.
• Anchor forms and structures with nails, bolts, and cables.
• Mark cutting lines on materials.
• Erect forms, scaffolds, ladders, hoists, or supports with hand tools.
• Bore bolt holes in timber or concrete walls with a drill.
• Assemble forms for columns and walls.
• Build and set concrete form work.
• Pour, smooth, and level concrete using tools.
• Direct pump trucks and crane operators for concrete placement.
• Apply sealing and curing compounds.
• Willing to perform manual labor to support projects.
• Ensure health and safety policies are followed.
• Maintain positive relationships with customers and co-workers.

Skills

Tape measure

Height safety

Own tools

Outdoor work

Drug screen

Tools

Measuring tape

Square

Level

Pencil

Drill

Job description

Shirley Contracting Company, LLC is seeking skilled laborers to build and install forms for bridge elements, walls, and related structures. You will measure, cut, and assemble wood or metal forms, while guiding concrete placement and ensuring safety standards are met.

Responsibilities include erecting forms, drilling bolt holes, and coordinating with equipment operators. The role requires readiness for outdoor, year-round work and a valid pre-employment drug screen.