Bridge Carpenter

CATON CONSTRUCTION GROUP, one of The Caton Companies, is seeking a Bridge Form Carpenter to join our heavy civil construction project team in WAKE COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA.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.Responsibilities (included, but not limited to) : Erect built-in-place forms or assemble and install prefabricated forms on the construction site according to blueprint specificationsInspect all work-in-progress to ensure work conforms to specifications and plansEnsure that all resources assigned are maintained, protected, secured and used at optimum efficiencyIdentify 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 exampleKnowledgeRead and follow blueprints, prepare project layouts, perform estimates for materials and check work along the way to ensure it meets code and specificationsExperience 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 substructure, cofferdams, work trestles, and bridge deck construction methods used to construct major bridge structures and retaining wallsWork within precise standards of accuracy; able to compare and see differences in the size, shape, and forms of lines, figures, and objectsExperience efficiently and safely operating trade tools and equipment.Qualifications3 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 controlKnowledge of survey controls, grade checking; and bridge geometryCompetency in reading civil construction plansBasic computer skillsValid Driver LicensePosition Type and Expected Hours of WorkThis 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.Company BenefitsCompetitive Compensation PackageComprehensive Health, Vision and Dental InsuranceFSA Program401K Program with 4% company match8 Paid Holidays plus personal floating holidayAccrue 80 hours Paid Time Off (PTO) the first yearAnd moreWhy you should apply : Excellent working environmentWorking for a company that cares about your successWorking for a growing companyEmployment is conditional on satisfactorily completing all pre-employment requirements including background nd drug screen. Starting salary depends upon prior work skills and experience.Equal Opportunity Employer - Minorites and females are encouraged to apply.