Traveling Concrete Carpenter

B&B Concrete; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

B&B Concrete in Jacksonville, FL is seeking a Commercial Concrete Carpenter to read drawings, set and build wood or metal forms for concrete structures, and assist with placement of concrete.

You will verify elevations, maintain safety, communicate with foreman, and help with formwork for tilt-wall and columns while ensuring quality and adherence to specifications.

Qualifications

• Read and understand drawings and prints.
• Build and assemble wood or metal forms for concrete floors, slabs, walls, columns, tilt-walls, and elevated slabs.
• Set and place forms to elevations and locations; assist with reinforcing steel.
• Maintain safety policies and identify hazards on site.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret drawings and prints.
• Build and assemble forms for concrete structures as specified.
• Set and place forms to proper elevations; assist with reinforcing steel as needed.
• Erect scaffolding and ladders; communicate with foreman or project manager about issues and needs.

Skills

Reading drawings

Formwork construction

Concrete placement

Safety compliance

Communication

Tools

Plumb bob

Carpenter level

Laser level

Digital transit

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.