Traveling Carpenter

B; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

B is seeking a Commercial Concrete Carpenter to perform form work, placing and finishing for concrete structures on site, including tilt-wall and column forms per drawings. You will build and set forms, verify elevations, and coordinate with the crew to ensure quality and safety.

Responsibilities include constructing forms with Symon systems, positioning forms to elevations, assisting with reinforcing steel, and helping with concrete placement as needed.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and understand drawings and prints.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are preferred.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills essential.
• Strong attention to detail required.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret drawings and prints.
• Build/assemble wood or metal forms for concrete floors, slabs, walls, columns, tilt-walls, and other structures.
• Set forms to correct elevations and locations; assist with reinforcing steel placement.
• Erect and use Symon form systems and other forming methods.
• Verify structural accuracy using plumb bob, level, laser or transit.
• Erect scaffolding and ladders for work above ground level.
• Communicate with Foreman/PM about problems, materials, or safety hazards.
• Ensure all equipment is safe to use.
• Assist with concrete placement as needed.
• Follow safety policies and guidelines.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Reading drawings

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Tools

Symon forms

Carpentry tools

Job description

Commercial Concrete Carpenter

General Description:

Responsible for performing a variety of carpentry tasks associated with prepping, pouring, placing, and finishing of concrete. Tasks include erecting and setting forms for concrete structures, foundations, buildings, and site work per specifications and drawings. This may include concrete tilt-wall forms, symon forms and/or structural forms for columns, decks, elevator cores, parking garages and other cast-in-place concrete structures.

Responsibilities:

• Ability to read and understand drawings and prints.
• Build and/or assemble wood or metal forms for the construction of concrete floors, slabs, walls, columns, tilt-walls, elevated concrete slabs, elevator cores, stairways, etc.
• Set and place forms to proper elevations and locations and may aid in installing reinforcing steel.
• Set and erect forms using a wide variety of materials and forming systems, primarily symon forms.
• Verify accuracy of structures using a plumb bob, carpenters level, laser and/or digital transit.
• Erect scaffolding and ladders for assembling structures above ground level.
• Communicate with Foreman, Riding Boss, or Project Manager regarding any problems arising, materials required, or any safety hazards identified.
• Ensure equipment is all in safe working condition.
• May help signal concrete deliverer to position truck to facilitate pouring.
• Responsible for observing and complying with all safety policies and guidelines.
• Assist with placement of concrete as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in construction or contracting industry.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Strong attention to detail.