Carpenter -Concrete Construction

Canyon Contracting•Mount Airy, MD

1d•$20 - $27

About The Position

Canyon Contracting is seeking an experienced Concrete Construction Carpenter with hands-on formwork experience for its field operations team. The role supports commercial concrete construction by building, erecting, installing, and dismantling concrete forms and structural frameworks. The carpenter helps prepare jobsites and ensure concrete structures are properly formed, aligned, and built according to construction drawings and project specifications. The position involves constructing forms for walls, columns, beams, piers, decks, slab edges, bulkheads, foundation steps, tunnels, bridges, and other structural applications. The carpenter works with the Job Superintendent, Foreman, and other crew members while maintaining tools and equipment and following company and jobsite safety requirements. This active field position takes place outdoors in varying weather conditions and on different jobsite terrains. It involves prolonged standing, bending, climbing, kneeling, frequent use of hands and arms, and occasionally lifting or moving materials weighing up to 50 pounds.

Requirements

At least 3 years of carpentry experience through on-the-job training, apprenticeship, or equivalent experience.
Hands-on experience with concrete formwork in commercial construction.
Strong understanding of concrete forming methods, carpentry principles, and construction practices.
Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and blueprints.
Ability to perform measurements and basic mathematical calculations accurately.
Experience using common carpentry hand tools and power tools.
Ability to work independently while contributing to a team environment.
OSHA 10 certification required.

Nice To Haves

Vocational school, technical college, or apprenticeship training.

Responsibilities

Build, erect, install, and dismantle concrete forms and frameworks for commercial concrete construction projects.
Construct formwork for walls, columns, beams, piers, decks, slab edges, bulkheads, and foundation steps.
Read and interpret blueprints, construction drawings, and layout instructions.
Measure, mark, cut, and shape lumber and other materials to meet project specifications.
Use hand and power tools to construct, secure, and install forms and other structural components.
Check elevations, measurements, alignment, and dimensions using levels, framing squares, and surveying equipment.
Assist with anchor bolt and embed layout and placement, including post-installed applications when required.
Build forms for concrete walls, piers, tunnels, bridges, and other structural applications.
Erect and dismantle scaffolding as needed.
Coordinate daily work with the Job Superintendent and Foreman.
Maintain tools and equipment and follow all company and jobsite safety requirements.
Work collaboratively with other crew members to complete projects safely, efficiently, and according to specifications.