Laborer, Trades ​/ Skilled Labor, Construction Labor ​/ Trades

Overview

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About Scott Bridge Company builds structures that serve and sustain life. We provide construction and emergency response services for complex highway, railroad, marine, and energy infrastructure.

• Help construct bridges, dams, hydro-structures, bulkhead walls, roadways, and marine structures to enable critical transportation and emergency response
• Guide the smooth and uniform pouring of concrete with a sturdy framework of metal forms
• Provide for the formation of stable concrete structures by building wooden forms and other essential wooden bridge elements
• Facilitate the pouring and finishing of concrete by constructing and installing overhang jacks and bridge deck forms
• Create durable and aesthetically pleasing bridge surfaces by pouring, vibrating, and finishing concrete
• Guarantee structural integrity, functionality, and appearance by ensuring concrete is optimally compacted, distributed, aligned, graded, smoothed, and contoured
• Enable efficient project progression by preparing sites and wrecking/cleaning concrete forms to prepare for subsequent construction stages
• Prepare worksites, materials, tools, and equipment for construction
• Construct foundations to support structures by driving piles
• Enhance efficiency, safety, and overall productivity by ensuring that tools, equipment, materials, and work areas are consistently clean and free from debris
• Work outside in the fresh air with views from heights on elevated platforms, concrete forms over water, and floating barges
• Use, or learn to use, tools such as concrete vibrators, screeds, trowels, floats, templates, straight edges, and other hand tools, measuring instruments, and power tools

• When you go to work, you go to win. You’re willing to get in the mud and get dirty to get closer to all you know you can be.
• You know that companies win or lose based on how well teams support each other in the field.
• You have a reliable way to get to the job site every day.
• You enjoy working with your hands and getting to do physically intensive work building big things that you can be proud of.
• You have basic reading, writing, and math skills to use tools to build, cut, measure, and level materials (or the ability to learn how).

Even better (but not required) if you have

• General construction labor experience (bridge project experience, even better!)

• Well-Being - In-house Chaplains to support you with compassionate resources
• Growth - Hands-on training and opportunities to advance your skills and position
• Balance - Average 50-60 hours per week (common in this industry, with potential variability)
• Financial Security - Above-average pay, an annual safety-based bonus and discretionary performance-based bonus, a 401K plan, and medical coverage

• What are the physical requirements of this position? You can expect to spend your days standing, stooping, kneeling, squatting, climbing up to 30 feet, performing repetitive movements, working in confined spaces and at elevated heights, lifting/carrying up to 50 lbs, pushing/pulling up to 75 lbs, adapting to extreme temperature changes and outdoor conditions, and remaining calm during emergencies.
• What time do you typically start work? In time to see the sunrise. The typical schedule is Monday - Friday 6:30 am - 6 pm.
• Will I have to work weekends? It is sometimes necessary; schedules may be rotated.
• Are there seasonal layoffs or do you work year-round? We operate year-round and do not have any annual lay-offs.
• Will I travel for work? We perform work throughout the Southeast, and some projects may involve travel.
• Do you offer assistance for working away from home? When field crews travel, we offer housing arrangements and per diem pay.
• Do you provide the listed tools? Yes, except for a tape measure and crescent wrench.
• What happens when it rains? We may work in the rain if it’s safe and materials are compatible; training may occur on rainy days.
• Is this work dangerous? Safety is the foundation of our work. You will receive PPE, attend safety trainings, and participate in safety/environmental initiatives to ensure well-being and compliance with regulations.
• What happens at lunchtime? We typically break for 30 minutes, eat together on-site.

We are an equal-opportunity employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status. We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and comply with applicable laws governing EEO and affirmative action.

• Entry level

• Full-time

• Other

• Construction

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