What are the responsibilities and job description for the Timber Bridge Carpenters & Laborers - Full Time US Travel position at York Bridge Concepts?
YEAR ROUND NATIONAL TRAVEL POSITION - BREAKS AT HOLIDAYS
TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION YOU MUST APPLY ON OUR WEBSITE: https://www.ybc.com/join-our-team/timber-bridge-carpenter/
ARE YOU EXPERIENCED WITH: Heavy timber framing? Pile driving? Building docks or decks (marine construction)? General bridge construction? If so, this could be your opportunity to travel the country and construct beautiful legacy timber bridges! Grow your carpentry skills, open yourself up to career advancement, and be a part of a steadfast family business of 36 years.
WE'RE LOOKING FOR SOMEONE EXCITED TO: Learn unique bridge construction methods specific to our business | Collaborate in a team environment | Travel full time to many different parts of the country (lodging, transportation, per diem paid by company) | Be physically active on the job daily working in various conditions, heights, and climates
HOW DO WE BUILD A TIMBER BRIDGE? BRIDGE BUILDING PROCESS - Driving timber pile (augering, drilling), constructing abutments & pile bents, constructing spans utilizing stringers, blocking, & diaphragms, laying vehicular & pedestrian deck, raising vehicular guard rails & handrails, and painting & finishing. BRIDGE MATERIALS - Southern Yellow Pine & Douglas Fir Wood, Glue Laminated Beams, Rough Sawn Heavy Timber, Composite, Hardwood Deck Material, Acrylic Polymer Coating, Translucent Oil Coating
SKILL YOU NEED TO BUILD A TIMBER BRIDGE (we're looking for all levels of experience!):
- LABORER - Heavy equipment operation (skid steer & forklift) | Basic use of common carpentry hand tools | Excellent painting, pressure washing and sanding skills | Accuracy in cutting, drilling, & assembling the structure (heavy timber/wood framing) | Organization, clean up, and inventory
- CARPENTER - All of the above plus | Assisting in pile driving (spotting the pile driver for accurate placement) | Proficiency with chainsaw, impacts, drills, &circular saw & other power tools for cutting heavy timber | Can read & understand drawings / blueprints & lumber take offs
EMPLOYEE COMPENSATION PACKAGE Hourly wage | $30 per day untaxed per diem | Overtime | 17 paid holidays, including 2 weeks off at Christmas PTO (qualifying period applies)
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS (QUALIFYING PERIOD APPLIES) - VALUED OVER $10,000 100% employer paid health, life, and long-term disability insurance | Dental, vision, and auxiliary insurance available | Year-end bonuses | After 1 year of employment: profit sharing, 401k available plus 4% Company contributions | Travel voucher for construction breaks | All lodging and travel expenses paid for by company
Salary : $55,000 - $95,000