Traveling Concrete Carpenter

B; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

B in Little Rock is seeking a Commercial Concrete Carpenter to perform a variety of carpentry tasks related to prepping, pouring, placing, and finishing concrete. You will read drawings, build and set forms, and assist with placing concrete on site.

The role emphasizes safety, precise craftsmanship, and collaboration with foremen and project managers. Applicants should have construction experience and strong attention to detail to ensure formwork meets project specs.

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 assemble wood or metal forms for concrete floors, slabs, walls, columns, and other structures.
• Set forms to elevations and locations; assist with reinforcing steel installation.
• Erect forms using diverse materials and forming systems (primarily symon forms).
• Verify accuracy of structures using plumb line, level, laser or digital transit.
• Erect scaffolding and ladders for work above ground.
• Communicate with Foreman, Riding Boss, or PM about problems, materials or safety hazards.
• Ensure equipment is in safe working condition.
• Assist with placing concrete as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Experience in construction

Excellent written and verbal skills

Analytical and critical thinking

Attention to detail

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.