Formwork Carpenter

Ballard Marine Construction•Baltimore, MD

12d•$25 - $45

About The Position

Ballard Marine Construction is a specialty marine and underwater contractor based in Washougal, WA, with regional offices and projects throughout North America. Why join Ballard? It’s simple. You get to work on amazing technical projects with likeminded team members. The Ballard culture is second to none, and because of that we are incredibly protective and particular on who we invite onto the team. We have a unique culture of true excellence; we hold each other accountable from our newest interns and engineers to our most senior leaders. You will always go to work knowing that everyone you are working with cares as much as you do and is working hard to reach common goals. You will get out of it what you put into it. Ballard is an amazing place to work and if what we’ve said resonates with you, you just might be right for us! Job Summary: The job will consist of new construction or restoration on docks, boathouses, seawalls, retaining walls, boatlifts, decks, set piling, boardwalks, and dune walkovers for commercial, residential marine, and shoreline projects.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Valid Driver’s License with current driving record free from serious or frequent violation.
Experience working with all types of woodworking equipment.
3+ years’ experience as a marine construction worker familiar will form work, pouring concrete and pile driving operations.
Experience with the installation of sheet piles, prestressed concrete piles, tubular steel piles and H-Piles
Experience with the construction of bridges, walkways, piers, boat ramps, seawalls, docks, wharfs, and jetties
Experience working with Microsoft Office Outlook, Word, and Excel with the capability to learn new computer software including tablet-based safety programs and job/project reporting.
Committed to contributing to a culture of safety, looking out for yourself and others.
Ability to cut and weld steel, using underwater welding / burning equipment, jigs, and supports.
Must be a highly reliable individual with good organizational skills and be able to work unsupervised.
Great interpersonal and communications skills to effectively lead a crew and interact with customers.

Responsibilities

Conduct marine construction tasks under the direction of a crew leader
Shapes, cuts, drills, handles, and erects heavy treated timber caps, clamps, stringers, decking, etc.
Installs various concrete form ties and accessories. Assists with reinforcement, grading, and other related tasks for concrete placement and removal.
Safely operates power saws, grinders, roto hammers, power drills, Hilti guns, burning torches, impact wrenches, table saws, chains, and cable jacks.
Performs layout accurately, using a rule, framing square, plumb bob, and level.
Rigs property to move from one place/position to another.
Signal and safely place heavy loads with crane assistance or other specialized lifting devices.
Additional duties as assigned.