Bridge Carpenter

Wagman, Inc.

3d•$24 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

We are currently seeking Bridge Carpenter to join our Wagman Heavy Civil, Inc. team. Reporting to direct supervision, the Bridge Carpenter is responsible for carrying out carpentry related duties on bridge demo and rebuild. This includes but is not limited to proficiently executing the building of forms, form systems, pouring concrete, cutting and measuring wood, abutments, overhangs. This position works along with the entire Project Team to plan and support the completion of assigned bridge construction projects and ensures all plans move forward to meet projected deadlines. This is a safety sensitive position requiring work on construction sites with various safety hazards inherent in heavy construction. This position is subject to drug testing and compliance policies associated with our status as a Federal Contractor. Wagman is a multi-faceted construction firm with major operations in heavy civil, general construction and geotechnical construction services. Wagman is a fourth generation, family-owned company with offices in Pennsylvania and Virginia and is headquartered in York, PA. Founded in 1902, Wagman is a nationally recognized leader in the industry. Core competencies include: design-build, infrastructure, marine construction, modified concrete, grooving and grinding, and geotechnical construction services.

Requirements

Minimum of 3 years experience as a Journeyman Bridge Carpenter
Familiar with bridge construction, form systems, hand and power tools, and all other highway construction scopes.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong prioritization and organizational skills; detail-oriented
Must be able to lift up to 60 pounds from ground level to waist level and 30 pounds to above shoulder level throughout work shift
Continuous standing and walking required throughout a scheduled work shift
Must be able to climb ladders
Must be able to work at heights up to 150 feet
Must be able to bend, squat, kneel and crawl
Must be able to perform simple grasping and fine manipulation tasks with both hands
Must have the ability to reach, lift and perform work above shoulder height - and the ability to work on uneven surfaces and in confined spaces
Required to have acceptable corrected vision (in both eyes) and acceptable corrected hearing
Must be able to work outdoors in wet, muddy, cold, hot and humid weather

Responsibilities

Construct built-in-place or prefabricated wooden and/or metal forms, according to specifications, for molding concrete structures such as: piers, footers, retaining walls, abutments, parapets, caps, columns and bridge decks
Saw lumber per blueprint dimensions, using handsaw or power saw, and nail lumber together to make form panels.
Lift and handle built-in-place forms and/or assembles, erects and installs prefabricated forms.
Insert spreaders and tie rods between opposite faces of form to maintain specified dimensions.
Anchor and brace forms to fixed objects, using nails, bolts, anchor rods, steel cables, and planks.
Build rough wooden structures such as: scaffolds, temporary frame shelters, overhang jacks and safety railings.
Lift and set rails for finishing machine.
Pour concrete in forms and decks which requires vibrating, shoveling and raking. Also assists cement finishers.