Bridge Carpenter

2w2 weeks ago

The Walsh Group

Burnsville, US · Full-time · $48,000 – $72,000

About this role

Archer Western is seeking a Bridge Carpenter for the TSENC NC197 PDB project in Burnsville, NC. This role constructs, erects, and installs structures made of wood, plywood, wallboard, and other materials using carpentry hand tools, power tools, and woodworking machines on heavy civil jobsites.

Daily tasks include measuring distances and marking guidelines on working surfaces to prepare layouts. Bridge Carpenters build and install wooden structures aligned with prefabricated units to form bridges, drainage structures, walls, and more, while assisting with awnings and metal decking for concrete slabs when needed.

Work occurs on commercial, industrial, or heavy civil projects where employees collaborate with co-workers and supervisors to ensure proper project completion. All team members must comply with safety policies and procedures while enduring adverse weather and physical demands like lifting up to 50 lbs.

Employees gain opportunities to work across the U.S. in Building, Transportation, and Water Divisions with access to industry-leading training. The company rewards hard work and initiative for career advancement, building the infrastructure where you work and live.

Requirements

3-5 years verifiable experience preferred
Ability to climb and maintain balance on scaffold or ladder
Able to lift up to 50 lbs and work in adverse weather conditions
Comply with all safety policies and procedures
Communicate effectively with co-workers and supervisors to ensure projects are completed properly
Strong work ethic and desire to learn
Good manual dexterity; able to stand, bend, kneel, or sit for long periods
Pass pre-employment drug screening

Responsibilities

Measure distances and mark guidelines on working surfaces to prepare for laying down work
Prepare, build, and install wooden structures aligned with prefabricated units to form bridges, drainage structures, walls, and additional structures
Assist with installation of awnings and metal decking for concrete slabs (if decking is removed)
Use carpenter’s belt with carpentry hand tools, power tools, and woodworking machinery
Erect formwork and falsework for bridge concrete pours
Climb scaffolds and ladders to install bridge components at height