Bridge Carpenter Helper

17h17 hours ago

COLAS

Blacksburg, US · Full-time · $32,000 – $45,000

About this role

Reeves Construction Company, a Colas USA subsidiary founded in 1923, operates across the Southeast and Midwest as a heavy civil highway and site development contractor serving roadway, airport, bridge, and military markets.

The Bridge Carpenter Helper position based in Newberry, SC assists bridge carpenters with construction duties while performing hands-on tasks to keep projects moving forward on schedule.

Daily work centers on physical labor such as shoveling materials, handling formwork, cutting vegetation, driving stakes, and supporting concrete placements and traffic control on active job sites.

Reeves emphasizes high standards of safety, ethics, and performance, offering employees professional education, extensive training, and career advancement opportunities within the Colas USA family of companies.

Requirements

1-2 years of experience working in bridge construction or a similar field.
Ability to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
Driving License (preferred)

Responsibilities

Assist bridge carpenters with construction duties and perform tasks to ensure timely project completion.
Perform physical labor including shoveling dirt, sand, asphalt, or concrete.
Cut or trim trees and vegetation using ditch blades, sling blades, chain saws, or power weed trimmers.
Drive stakes or break concrete using sledge hammers and operate hand-driven compaction devices.
Handle, stack, and move formwork and materials while keeping the jobsite clean and orderly.
Perform shoveling, raking, and demolition work as required.
Assist with concrete placements, traffic control, and prefabrication tasks.
Work safely within company policies and complete any other tasks assigned by supervisor.