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The Caton Companies · 1 day ago

Bridge Form Carpenter - Marion, VA

Marion, VA, US

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

3+ years exp

The Caton Companies is seeking a Bridge Carpenter to join their heavy civil construction project team in Marion, Virginia. This skilled craft position involves constructing, erecting, and repairing forms and structures according to specifications, particularly in bridge construction.

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Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Erect built-in-place forms or assemble and install prefabricated forms on the construction site according to blueprint specifications

Inspect all work-in-progress to ensure work conforms to specifications and plans

Ensure that all resources assigned are maintained, protected, secured and used at optimum efficiency

Identify extra work or change of conditions and report to project manager/project engineer

Performs all work according to safety standards and promotes safety on all job sites, using the right tools of the trade for each activity

Assist with survey and field layout. Assist estimators and engineers during the pursuit of new work including borrow pit locations and selection, plant site selection, value engineering, etc

Meet or exceed the standard for quality control and company safety policies on all aspects of performed work. Promoting and adhering to on-the-job training of personnel and corporate safety standards by taking an active role in emphasizing safety, quality and production, leading by example

Qualification

Bridge constructionConcrete formingBlueprint interpretationPile drivingSteel erectionSurvey controlsBasic computer skills

Preferred

3+ years of hands-on experience as a bridge carpenter working heavy construction preferred

Strong knowledge and experience interpreting drawings/project specifications

Working knowledge of driving pile, erection and wrecking all forms, setting and tying steel, pouring and finishing concrete, and set up and maintenance of erosion control

Knowledge of survey controls, grade checking; and bridge geometry

Competency in reading civil construction plans

Basic computer skills

Valid Driver License