Traveling Concrete Carpenter

B&B Concrete; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

B&B Concrete is seeking a Commercial Concrete Carpenter to perform form building, placement, and finishing of concrete in commercial projects in Madison, WI. You will read drawings, set forms to elevations, install reinforcing as needed, and assist with concrete pours and curing.

The role requires safety consciousness, strong communication with Foreman and Project Manager, attention to detail, and solid teamwork. Experience with symon forms or tilt-wall systems is a plus, but not required.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and understand drawings and prints.
• Build and/or assemble wood or metal forms for concrete construction.
• Set and place forms to proper elevations and locations.
• Verify accuracy of structures using basic measuring tools.
• Commitment to safety policies and guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret drawings and prints.
• Build and assemble wood or metal forms for concrete floors, slabs, walls, columns, tilt-walls, and other structures.
• Set and place forms to proper elevations and locations; may assist with reinforcing steel.
• Erect forms using various materials and forming systems, primarily symon forms.
• Verify accuracy using plumb bob, level, laser, or transit.
• Erect scaffolding and ladders for higher structures.
• Communicate with Foreman, Riding Boss, or Project Manager about issues, materials, or safety hazards.

Skills

Reading drawings

Communication skills

Analytical 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.