Carpenter - Austin, Texas

Job Description

Concrete Carpenter

This position is open to both entry level and experienced candidates.

Role Description
Concrete Carpenters are responsible for building and assembling the formwork systems that shape concrete into structural and architectural elements. This role requires technical skill in carpentry, accuracy in layout, and the ability to work with scaffolding, forming systems, and reinforcing steel. Concrete Carpenters directly impact the safety, accuracy, and productivity of construction by preparing the structures that allow concrete placement to succeed.

Key Responsibilities

• Formwork Construction: Build, set, and strip forms for a variety of concrete structures.
• Accuracy Verification: Check alignment and dimensions of formwork and scaffolding.
• Placement Support: Assist with placement and finishing of concrete as needed.
• Safety Practices: Apply safe work methods while handling tools, equipment, and materials.

Tasks & Duties
Formwork Construction

• Build, erect, and strip forms for slabs, walls, decks, elevator cores, and tilt panels.
• Install reinforcing steel when required.
• Assemble formwork systems using carpentry tools and equipment.
• Erect scaffolding and ladders for elevated work.

Accuracy Verification

• Confirm level, plumb, and alignment of forms using hand tools such as levels and plumb bobs.
• Adjust formwork to meet specified dimensions.
• Review drawings to validate layout accuracy.

Placement Support

• Assist laborers and finishers with placement and patching activities.
• Stage and move equipment for upcoming pours.
• Participate in cleanup after placement activities.
• Transport and maintain forming materials and small equipment.

Safety Practices

• Follow and promote safe working practices and work areas.
• Report unsafe conditions to the Crew Task Lead immediately.

Qualifications

• Current valid Driver's License
• Pre-Employment Drug Screen
• Ability to work off-shift hours and overtime as required
• Able to lift a minimum of 50 lbs.
• Able to work at heights multiple levels above ground

It is the policy of Lithko Contracting, LLC. to provide Equal Employment Opportunity to all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, disability, veteran status or any other classification protected by federal, state or local law.