Carpenter (Structural)

Shirley Contracting Company•Lorton, VA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Shirley Contracting is hiring a Carpenter to build and install forms and perform structural concrete work on bridges, retaining walls, sound walls, box culverts, and similar projects. The role involves carpentry, formwork, concrete placement and finishing, and related manual labor. Employees work outdoors in all seasons and must be comfortable working at heights. The position is full-time and year-round in Lorton, Virginia. Start times vary between 6:00 AM and 7:00 AM; overtime, nights, and weekends may be required.

Requirements

Read and use a tape measure, including performing simple addition and subtraction.
Be comfortable working at heights.
Have personal tools adequate to perform all job functions.
Be able to work outdoors in all seasons.
Pass a pre-employment physical and drug screening.
Be at least 18 years of age.
Be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Responsibilities

Build and install forms for bridge substructure and superstructure elements, retaining walls, sound walls, box culverts, and similar structural elements.
Measure materials and distances using squares, measuring tapes, or rules to lay out work.
Cut or saw boards, timbers, or plywood to required sizes using hand saws, power saws, or woodworking machines.
Assemble and fasten materials to construct wood or metal structural frameworks using bolts, nails, or screws.
Anchor and brace forms and other structures using nails, bolts, anchor rods, steel cables, planks, wedges, and timbers.
Mark cutting lines on materials using a pencil and scriber.
Erect forms, frameworks, scaffolds, ladders, hoists, or roof supports using hand tools, plumb rules, and levels.
Bore bolt holes in timber, masonry, or concrete walls using a power drill.
Assemble wood or metal forms for constructing columns and walls.
Build and set concrete formwork.
Pour, smooth, and level concrete using a rake, trowel, float, vibrator, and screed.
Direct pump trucks, concrete trucks, or crane operators to support safe concrete placement.
Apply sealing and curing compounds.
Perform manual labor and other tasks related to supporting projects.
Ensure company health and safety culture, policies, and requirements are met.
Establish and maintain positive working relationships with customers and coworkers.