Skilled Bridge Worker

Sanford Contractors•Sanford, NC

About The Position

The Skilled Bridgeworker performs advanced bridge construction activities and provides guidance and direction to less experienced crew members. The position works under the direction of the Foreman and Superintendent and is expected to demonstrate strong technical skills, sound judgment, initiative, and a willingness to continue developing professionally. The Skilled Bridgeworker serves as a positive example by promoting safe work practices, quality workmanship, productivity, and teamwork. The role requires working independently or as part of a small crew with minimal direct supervision, understanding and applying basic construction plans and drawings, and developing the ability to use basic surveying equipment to establish and verify line and grade. The worker must communicate anticipated absences with sufficient notice for workforce planning and remain flexible to work additional hours, evenings, weekends, or other schedules as project requirements dictate. Work takes place outdoors in varying weather conditions and in and around trenches and active construction sites. Physical requirements include lifting more than 50 pounds; frequent bending, stooping, kneeling, climbing ladders, shoveling, raking, using hand tools, and handling construction materials; and prolonged standing and walking.

Requirements

OSHA Safety Training.
Rigging Certification.
Signal Person Certification.
Flagger Certification.
Ability to lift more than 50 pounds.
Ability to regularly bend, stoop, kneel, and climb ladders.
Ability to perform frequent shoveling, raking, hand-tool operation, and construction-material handling in and around trenches and active construction sites.
Ability to stand and walk for prolonged periods.
Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.

Responsibilities

Maintain punctuality, dependability, and professionalism.
Perform work with consideration for safety, productivity, cost efficiency, and project profitability.
Follow Sanford Contractors safety policies, procedures, and requirements.
Complete assigned tasks and responsibilities as directed by the supervisor.
Use non-powered hand tools and basic power tools used in bridge construction.
Tie reinforcing steel using a tie twister.
Assist with loading, handling, and placement of concrete using concrete buckets.
Install, remove, and maintain concrete formwork.
Operate concrete vibrators during concrete placement.
Lead and coordinate pile-driving operations.
Safely operate oxygen/acetylene torches and welding equipment.
Use rigging equipment and follow proper rigging procedures and safe lifting practices.
Operate a power screed and direct less experienced bridgeworkers during related activities.
Work independently or as part of a small crew with minimal direct supervision.
Understand basic construction plans and drawings and apply them to assigned work.
Develop the ability to use basic surveying equipment to establish and verify line and grade.
Provide guidance, support, and direction to less experienced bridgeworkers, setting a positive example through work ethic, attitude, and performance.
Communicate anticipated absences and time away from work to the team leader and affected team members with sufficient notice for workforce planning.
Remain flexible and willing to work additional hours, evenings, weekends, or other schedules as project requirements dictate.