Traveling Concrete Carpenter

B&B Concrete; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

B&B Concrete is seeking aCommercial Concrete Carpenter to support formwork for concrete structures, foundations, and site work. You will read drawings, erect and set forms, and assist with pouring and finishing operations on tilt-wall and other cast-in-place elements.

Ideal candidates will have experience in construction, strong communication skills, attention to detail, and a commitment to safety. The role involves working on site and coordinating with the foreman and project team.

Qualifications

• Read and interpret drawings and prints.
• Build and assemble wood or metal forms for concrete elements.
• Ensure formwork is aligned, plumb and properly supported.
• Communicate with foreman or project manager about issues and safety.

Responsibilities

• Read and understand drawings and prints.
• Build and assemble forms for concrete floors, slabs, walls and columns.
• Set and place forms to elevations and locations and aid in reinforcing steel installation.
• Set and erect forms using various materials and forming systems (Symon forms).
• Verify accuracy of structures using plumb bob, level, laser or transit.
• Erect scaffolding and ladders for overhead work.
• Signal concrete deliverer to position truck for pouring and ensure safety policies are followed.
• Assist with placement of concrete and perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Reading drawings

Form construction

Communication

Safety awareness

Tools

Symon forms

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.