Traveling Concrete Carpenter

B&B Concrete; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

B&B Concrete in Oklahoma City seeks a Commercial Concrete Carpenter to read drawings, build and place wooden or metal forms for floors, slabs and walls, and assist with concrete placement. You will verify elevations and help set forms for structural elements as part of the project team.

Responsibilities include erecting formwork, checking alignment with level and plumb, coordinating with the foreman on material needs, and maintaining safety practices and equipment readiness on site.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and understand drawings and prints.
• Build and/or assemble wood or metal forms for concrete structures.
• Set forms to elevations and locations, assist with reinforcing steel.
• Set and erect forms using diverse forming systems, primarily symon forms.
• Verify accuracy with plumb bob, level, laser or transit.
• Erect scaffolding and ladders for above-ground work.
• Communicate with Foreman, Riding Boss or PM about problems, materials, or safety hazards.
• Ensure equipment is in safe working condition.
• Assist with placement of concrete as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret drawings and prints for formwork.
• Build and assemble wood or metal forms for floors, slabs, walls, and columns.
• Set forms to proper elevations and locations; may assist with reinforcing steel.
• Erect forms using various materials and forming systems.
• Verify structural accuracy using plumb bob, level, laser or transit.
• Install scaffolding and ladders for elevated work.
• Coordinate with Foreman/PM regarding needs and safety.
• Maintain formwork and equipment in safe condition.
• May assist concrete deliverer during pours.
• Follow safety policies and guidelines on-site.
• Perform other assigned duties.

Skills

Reading drawings

Form construction

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Safety awareness

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.