Bridge Carpenter

Blythe Development Co • Charlotte, NC

23h • Onsite

About The Position

Blythe Development is a licensed general contractor specializing in site work, road construction, and golf course construction in North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia. The company is now 100% Employee Owned and was founded in 1989. Blythe Development's operations include clearing, grading, storm drainage, sanitary sewer, waterline, curb and gutter, sidewalk, concrete paving, retaining walls, culverts, bridges, stone base, and asphalt paving. Blythe Brothers Asphalt Company provides the asphalt services for Blythe Development Co. Blythe Development employs over 900 employees, enabling them to self-perform 80% of site groundwork. A Bridge Carpenter performs tasks involving strenuous physical labor on highway and heavy construction projects. They may operate a variety of hand tools, power tools, and lifts. They may also clean and prepare sites, dig trenches, set braces and forms for structures, clean up rubble, debris, and remove waste materials. The Carpenter must maintain a clean and secure job site to eliminate potential hazards, ensure proper safety and incident reporting procedures are followed, and bring any problems to the attention of a Supervisor.

Requirements

• Knowledge of proper use of lifts, hand and power tools, materials, and supplies used in highway and heavy construction work in a safe manner to minimize the risk of injury, property damage, or loss of life.
• Ability to work at heights with the use of mobile equipment and proper PPE.
• Knowledge of first aid and applicable safety precautions.
• Ability to work independently and complete assigned tasks according to work schedule.
• Ability and willingness to communicate, follow instructions, and transmit written and oral instructions.
• Ability to meet attendance schedule with dependability and consistency.
• Must be able to lift, push, pull, or carry objects (over 50 lbs.).
• Must be able to use legs, hips, shoulders, abdominal, and lower back muscles to provide support over time without fatigue.
• Must be able to stand and/or walk for long periods of time.
• Must be able to climb a ladder.

Responsibilities

• Performs tasks involving strenuous physical labor on highway and heavy construction projects.
• Operates a variety of hand tools, power tools, and lifts.
• Cleans and prepares sites.
• Digs trenches.
• Sets braces and forms for structures.
• Cleans up rubble, debris, and removes waste materials.
• Maintains a clean and secure job site to eliminate potential hazards.
• Ensures that proper safety and incident reporting procedures are followed.
• Brings any problems to the attention of a Supervisor.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed