Form Carpenter

Durr Heavy Construction LLC•Harahan, LA

7h•Onsite

About The Position

The Form Carpenter is responsible for constructing, forming, and installing wood, metal, and other materials to meet the requirements of the provided layout and construction plans, including parking lots, sidewalks, curbs, walls, frames, foundations, structures, and other construction-related fixtures. Durr emphasizes safety, quality, and making an impact, expecting employees to 'Take Charge' by being productive, innovative, and engaged in their work, ensuring a safe jobsite and adherence to company values.

Requirements

Basic experience with power equipment, including powder-actuated tools, saws, drills, chippers, and grinders
Ability to work independently and complete daily activities according to the work schedule
Able to lift heavy objects, walk, and stand for long periods of time, and perform strenuous physical labor under adverse field conditions
Basic knowledge of heavy construction, specifically concrete paving, and the related blueprints
Able to communicate orally and in writing
Knowledge of the proper use of equipment, materials, and supplies used in construction work
Knowledge of safety precautions
Ability to understand, follow, and transmit written and oral instructions
Ability to meet attendance schedule with dependability and consistency
Three to five years of related experience or training in the construction industry as a Form Carpenter
Specialization in concrete with 3-5 years of experience as a Form Carpenter

Responsibilities

Performs form carpentry in an efficient and productive manner to ensure production and schedule goals are met
Reads and analyzes construction drawings, sketches, diagrams, and layouts with supervisors to determine proper dimensions, shapes, and designs of required formwork and framing
Uses precise measurements to cut and assemble formwork, stakes, boards, plywood, keyway, paving baskets, expansion materials, and other building materials used to execute the framing of concrete paving
Properly secures formwork and related materials using screws, nails, bolts, rods, anchors, and other fastening devices
Properly uses hand saws, electric saws, gas-powered saws, hand tools, generators, pumps, and other small tools and equipment during the execution of work items
Uses levels, rules, tape measures, framing squares, and surveying equipment to ensure structures are level, properly aligned, and plumb
Properly cuts, ties, and assembles required steel, rebar, and re-forcing within concrete work items
Verifies and performs grading of base and sub-base materials as necessary and assigned to achieve required pavement widths and thicknesses
Performs all other duties as assigned by supervisors
Maintains clean tools and equipment and removes trash, debris, and other material from work areas and jobsites daily
Performs tool and equipment inspections daily and properly completes inspection reports
Performs other jobsite cleanup duties as assigned by supervisor, specifically cleanup and organization that is required to be completed in the immediate work vicinity, and maintains a secure and safe jobsite
Be actively engaged on your project
Be a MENTOR – educate and provide guidance for those under your supervision
Be actively engaged in all safety meetings
Do the little things right… Housekeeping and good organization are key to a safe jobsite
Recognize and identify hazards in upcoming work and proactively engage with your foreman and safety manager to mitigate any upcoming risks
Be knowledgeable regarding DURR’s safety requirements… it is difficult to enforce something if you do not understand it. Familiarize yourself with our Safety Manual.
REPORT ALL SAFETY INCIDENTS AND NEAR MISSES IMMEDIATELY
Anticipate future needs and address today (not tomorrow)
Take ownership of your actions and honor your commitments made to other
Always be honest and share your thoughts to improve yourself and the team
Do what it takes to get the job done right and safe the first time
Acknowledge and celebrate the achievements of teammates
Build strong win-win relationships with all teammates