Traveling Concrete Carpenter

B&B Concrete; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

B&B Concrete in Little Rock, AR, seeks a Commercial Concrete Carpenter to prep, pour, place and finish concrete on a range of structures.

You will read prints, build and set forms, set elevations, assist with reinforcement and ensure safety on site while supporting the foreman and crew.

Strong attention to detail and prior construction experience are preferred to contribute to quality outcomes on projects.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and understand drawings and prints.
• Experience building and assembling concrete forms for floors and structures.
• Commitment to safety policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Read drawings and prints to determine form requirements and elevations.
• Build and assemble wood or metal forms for concrete elements.
• Set and place forms to elevations, assist with reinforcing steel.
• Erect forms using various forming systems, mainly symon forms.
• Verify accuracy with plumb bob, level, laser or digital transit.
• Assist with placing concrete as needed and maintain site safety.
• Communicate issues to Foreman or Project Manager and follow directions.

Skills

Read drawings

Form construction

Safety awareness

Communication skills

Tools

Plumb bob

Carpenter's level

Laser

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.