Traveling Concrete Carpenter: Forms, Finishes & Site Prep

B&B Concrete; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

B&B Concrete in Baton Rouge, LA is seeking a Commercial Concrete Carpenter to perform form-building, setting, and finishing of concrete structures. You will read drawings and prepare forms for foundations, floors, walls, and tilt-wall elements, ensuring elevations and locations are correct.

Responsibilities include erecting forms, assisting with placing concrete, maintaining safety, and coordinating with Foreman and Project Manager.

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/or assemble wood or metal forms for 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, carpenter's 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.

Skills

Reading drawings

Form construction

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Safety awareness

Job description

B&B Concrete in Baton Rouge, LA is seeking a Commercial Concrete Carpenter to perform form-building, setting, and finishing of concrete structures. You will read drawings and prepare forms for foundations, floors, walls, and tilt-wall elements, ensuring elevations and locations are correct.

Responsibilities include erecting forms, assisting with placing concrete, maintaining safety, and coordinating with Foreman and Project Manager.