Traveling Concrete Carpenter

B&B Concrete Contractors; Clive (IA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

B&B Concrete Contractors is seeking a Commercial Concrete Carpenter in Clive, IA. Read drawings, build and assemble wood or metal forms for concrete floors, slabs, walls, columns, tilt-walls, and other cast-in-place structures; assist with placing concrete as needed.

Ideal candidates have construction experience, strong attention to detail, and good communication. You'll work with Foreman and Project Manager to ensure correct elevations, safety rules are followed, and forms are stripped after

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Read and understand drawings and prints.
• Build and/or assemble wood or metal forms for concrete floors, slabs, walls, columns, tilt-walls, elevated concrete slabs, elevator cores, stairs, etc.
• Set and place forms to proper elevations and locations; aid in installing reinforcing steel.
• Erect forms using various materials and systems, primarily symon forms.
• Verify accuracy of structures using plumb bob, carpenter's level, laser, or transit.
• Erect scaffolding and ladders for high-level work.
• Communicate with Foreman/Project Manager about problems, materials, or safety hazards.
• Ensure all equipment is in safe working condition.
• Assist with placement of concrete as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Experience in construction

Excellent communication

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Job description

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.

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.