Traveling Concrete Carpenter

B; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

B Fort Wayne, IN is seeking a Commercial Concrete Carpenter to perform formwork and finishing for concrete structures per specifications. The role involves erecting forms for foundations, walls, columns, tilt-wall and other cast-in-place work on site.

Responsibilities include reading drawings, building and placing forms, setting elevations, assisting with reinforcing steel, adhering to safety policies, coordinating with supervisors, and aiding with concrete placement as needed.

Responsibilities

• Read and understand drawings and prints.
• Build and/or assemble wood or metal forms for concrete floors, slabs, walls, columns, tilt-walls, elevated slabs, elevator cores, stairways.
• Set and place forms to proper elevations and locations; may aid in reinforcing steel.
• Erect forms using diverse materials and forming systems; primarily symon forms.
• Verify accuracy of structures with plumb bob, level, laser or transit.
• Erect scaffolding and ladders for above-ground work.
• Communicate with Foreman/Project Manager on 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.

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.