Carpenter

Posillico Civil, Inc. • Richmond, VA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Posillico is Building for Generations.
Posillico is a multi-disciplined and diversified construction company. Along with our Civil /foundation group, Posillico’s business units include Wastewater Division, Environmental Division, Utilities Division, Drilling Division, Paving Division, Posillico Consulting LLC, Posillico Developmental LLC, and Posillico Materials, LLC. These companies give Posillico the unequalled, leveraged experience required to complete complex structural and geotechnical projects successfully.
Posillico empowers a “people first, think safety” culture throughout our organization. This “people first” culture has helped to promote and maintain an excellent record of accomplishment. Posillico has an exceptional safety program coupled with proactive employees throughout its management and union staff. We offer all employees an excellent opportunity to be part of our developing business at Posillico, as we set the standards for excellence in the construction industry with our integrated solutions.
Our company mission is to complete all our projects safely, on time, on target and on budget while having a positive impact in the community.
POSITION SUMMARY:
A construction carpenter performs a variety of hands-on tasks for heavy civil infrastructure and transportation projects consisting of highway, road, bridge, civil and site work. A carpenter typically reports to a foreman and works within a crew consisting of other carpenters, laborers and other skilled trades on one or more projects within a geographical region, in an outdoor environment and in a variety of weather conditions.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in heavy construction (civil infrastructure, roads, bridges, cast-in-place concrete, and underground utility systems) or related work.
• Able to follow pre-construction instructions and execute tasks on-site with minimal supervision.
• Understands when a task requires assistance and knows how to collaborate with others.
• Capable of working independently while maintaining communication with foreman for real-time decision-making.
• Possesses strong planning and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrates physical dexterity and endurance to complete demanding tasks safely and efficiently using assigned personal protective equipment.
• Works comfortably at heights with proper safety equipment.
• Lift and carry materials weighing 50 to 75 lbs.
• Performs all assigned tasks with professionalism and high standards.
• Ability to travel to and from job sites independently.
• Must have own hand tools.
• Able to obtain TWIC, DBIDs, or other similar credentials requiring a background check for access to restricted or government sites.

Responsibilities

• Layout, build and erect concrete forms consisting of wood and engineered wood systems.
• Interpret blueprints, shop drawings, sketches, and plans to determine quantities, sizes, and types of material needed.
• Construct temporary access platforms, stairs, ladders and walkways to and from work areas using lumber and other engineered wood systems.
• Provide rigging and crane signaling for concrete construction materials.
• Climb scaffolding, ladders, and formwork to conduct duties.
• Lift, carry and stack construction materials, tools and supplies.
• Provide dunnage, cleats, and tie-downs for equipment and construction materials.
• Effectively use saws, drills, hammers, and other small tools and power equipment to perform carpentry work.
• Ensure safe outcomes for each project or task in accordance with the SSHASP.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits offered to eligible employees including medical, dental, and vision coverage; life insurance; FSA; short- and long-term disability; identity theft protection; 401(k); employee assistance program; and paid time off.

What This Job Offers

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