Concrete Form Carpenter – Heavy Civil / Highway Construction

Site Worker•Atlanta, GA

4d•$28 - $40•Onsite

About The Position

This is a large long-term heavy civil project expected to last 3+ years, offering stable work opportunities for dependable candidates seeking long-duration project employment. The Concrete Form Carpenter is responsible for constructing, setting, and stripping concrete formwork on heavy civil and highway construction projects. This position supports the construction of DOT infrastructure including bridges, retaining walls, drainage structures, barriers, culverts, and structural concrete components associated with roadway projects. Candidates should have experience working on active highway or heavy civil sites and be comfortable working around heavy equipment, traffic control zones, excavation operations, and large structural concrete pours.

Requirements

3+ years of concrete form carpentry experience in heavy civil or highway construction
Ability to read construction drawings and layout details
Experience with structural concrete forming systems
Ability to use hand tools, power tools, lasers, and measuring equipment
Familiarity with DOT roadway construction environments
Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions
Reliable transportation to project site
Must follow all company and project safety procedures
PPE required at all times
Experience working safely around: Excavations, Heavy equipment, Crane picks, Elevated work areas, Active roadway construction zones

Nice To Haves

DOT bridge or highway project experience
Experience with: Doka, Symons, EFCO, PERI, Job-built form systems
Experience working around cranes and excavation operations
Understanding of rebar placement coordination
Experience working from survey/layout control points
OSHA 10 preferred

Responsibilities

Build, install, brace, and strip concrete form systems
Construct forms for: Bridge footings, Abutments, Wing walls, Retaining walls, Barrier walls, Box culverts, Headwalls, Drainage structures, Sign foundations, Light pole foundations, Curbs and concrete flatwork
Read and interpret blueprints, grade stakes, and layout information
Measure, cut, and assemble wood and engineered form systems
Install embeds, chamfers, anchor bolts, and blockouts
Assist with bridge deck forming and overhang systems
Work alongside laborers, operators, ironworkers, and finishers
Maintain proper elevations, alignment, and structural tolerances
Safely strip forms after concrete cure
Maintain clean and organized work areas
Follow all OSHA, DOT, and site-specific safety requirements