Carpenter, Bridge Construction
Job Summary
Build, install and repair wooden structures and forms used on bridge construction projects. Travel from jobsite to
jobsite in Iowa, Nebraska, Kansas, Oklahoma, Arkansas or Missouri. Work Monday to Friday, and some weekends,
usually 40-50 hours per week. Overnight stays may be required at company's expense at the company's expense.
Essential Functions
Attend work as scheduled
Get along with others
Follow company handbooks and other written and oral instructions
Communicate in a way others will understand
Use and care for tools, equipment and materials
Additional Duties and Responsibilities
Perform carpentry work for pier footings, columns, caps, abutments, decking, intermediate diaphragms, rail and approach
Read and understand construction plans and specifications
Select specified types of lumber and other materials needed to construct forms
Layout the form using tape measurers, rulers, framing squares and other tools
Mark cutting or assembly lines on material using pencil, chalk or marking gauge
Cut and shape forms to specifications using saws, chisels or plane
Assemble forms with nails or other fasteners
Verify accuracy of form with plumb bob, level or transit
Work safely and closely with Form Setter and Cement Mason
Read and interpret Safety Data Sheets and container labels
Identify and communicate safety concerns to management in a timely manner
Perform other duties as assigned by management
Education, Experience & Certification
High School graduate or G.E.D. preferred
Two years' experience in bridge carpentry
Experience using mechanical and electrical tools
Physical
Normal range of vision and hearing (with correction)
Effectively work at heights
Walk, stand, climb, bend, kneel, reach, lift and balance
Lift up to 50 pounds on a regular basis
Work safely in adverse weather conditions including wind, rain, snow, ice, mud, heat, etc.
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