Bridge Form Carpenter - Marion, VA

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CATON CONSTRUCTION GROUP, one of The Caton Companies, is seeking a Bridge Carpenter to join our heavy civil construction project team in Marion, Virginia (Smith County).

Starting pay is based on skills and experience. This is a skilled craft position that constructs, erects, and repairs built-in place or prefabricated forms and structures, according to specifications, to include concrete footings, slabs, walls, columns, bridge decks, and bent caps. This position requires a candidate who is familiar with the process and operation of machines used for the layout of bridge finishing, tying rebar, and other related duties associated with heavy civil construction.

• 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
• Perform all work according to safety standards and promote 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. Promote and adhere 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

• Read and follow blueprints, prepare project layouts, perform estimates for materials and check work along the way to ensure it meets code and specifications
• Experience with pile driving, concrete forming, steel or concrete beam erection, temporary and permanent shoring, cofferdams, drilled-shaft foundations, and bridge deck forming and concrete placement
• Working knowledge of bridge super/substructure and related construction methods
• Work within precise standards of accuracy; able to compare and see differences in the size, shape, and forms of lines, figures, and objects
• Experience efficiently and safely operating trade tools and equipment

• 3+ years of hands-on experience as a bridge carpenter working in 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 setup 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

This is a full-time position. Normal work hours are Monday through Friday – 48 hours, 7:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Monday – Thursday, and 7:00 a.m.

-3:30 p.m. on Friday, with time provided for lunch. Hours may vary. Work may be local or out of town in which case overnight stays are required.

• Competitive Compensation Package
• Comprehensive Health, Vision and Dental Insurance
• FSA Program
• 401K Program with 4% company match
• 8 Paid Holidays plus personal floating holiday
• Accrue 80 hours PTO in the first year

• Excellent working environment
• Working for a company that cares about your success
• Working for a growing company

Employment is conditional on satisfactorily completing all pre-employment requirements including background and drug screen. Starting salary depends upon prior work skills and experience.

Equal Opportunity Employer - Minorities and females are encouraged to apply.

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