Carpenter/Concrete/Form Setter

J.F. White Contracting • Virginia Beach, VA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

This role involves carpentry and concrete form setting. The carpenter will be responsible for constructing and setting forms using small hand tools, assisting coworkers with concrete placement preparation, and loading/unloading equipment. The position requires interaction with subcontractors, ensuring work complies with contract documents and specifications, and implementing OSHA and company safety requirements. Other related duties may be assigned.

Requirements

• Must have a minimum of 3 years carpentry/woodworking construction experience.
• Minimum of high school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be able to communicate with others to convey information effectively.
• Must demonstrate attention to details in woodworking
• Must be able to work in a team environment
• Lifting: Must be able to lift and carry up to 50lbs, multiple times an hour throughout a shift.
• Standing: Must be able to stand for 90% of an 8-12hr shift.
• Climbing: Must be able to climb 30’ ladders. Must be able to climb 60’ stairs. Must be able to wear a 30lb harness and tool bags and climb concrete form work and rebar.
• Bending and Kneeling: Must be able to bend, stoop, kneel and crawl for up to 30mins at a time, multiple times a day.
• Manual Dexterity: Must be able to use small hand tools while standing, bending at the waist, and kneeling throughout an 8-12hr shift.
• Vision: Must be able to see while using required safety glasses.
• Hearing: Must be able to wear hearing protection as needed.
• Working Conditions: Must be able to work an entire shift (8-12hrs) in any of the aforementioned environments.
• Tools and Equipment: Must be able to use/operate small hand and power tools at to below shoulder height while standing, bending at the waist, and kneeling. Tools will range from a few oz to 35lbs, and must be used throughout an 8-12hr shift.
• Safety: Carpenters must be able to follow safety procedures and wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Must be able to perform the aforementioned tasks while wearing a harness and or tool bags weighing up to 30lbs for 90% of an 8-12hr shift.

Nice To Haves

• Local candidates strongly preferred
• Rigging experience a plus
• Concrete formwork experience

Responsibilities

• Using small hand tools to construct and set forms.
• Assisting other coworkers in all necessary requirements to prepare for the placement of concrete.
• Loading and unloading of equipment.
• Interacting with subcontractors to provide required assistance on construction activities.
• Ensuring that all work is being performed per contract documents, specifications, and provisions.
• Ensuring that all OSHA and company safety requirements are implemented and used properly.
• Performs other related duties as required and assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED