Concrete Carpenter

Job Description :

The Carpenter is responsible for performing a variety of "highway heavy" concrete carpentry tasks. Tasks include erecting and setting forms for concrete structures, foundations, bridges, boardwalks, etc.

The Carpenter will work with EFCO forms, gang forms, etc.

A Day in the Life at Veit

Ability to read and understand drawings and prints.

Build and / or assemble wood or metal forms for the construction of concrete floors, slabs, walls, columns, tilt-walls, elevated concrete slabs, elevator cores, decks, boardwalks, etc.

Set and place forms to proper elevations and locations and may aid in installing reinforcing steel.

Set and erect forms using a wide variety of materials and forming systems.

Verify accuracy of structures using a plumb bob, carpenters' level, laser and / or digital transit.

Erect scaffolding and ladders for assembling structures above ground level.

Responsible for observing and complying with all safety policies and guidelines.

Assist with placement of concrete as needed.

Perform other duties as assigned.

What You'll Need

At least two years' formwork / concrete construction experience as a Carpenter.

Ability to follow applicable safety precautions. Working knowledge of hazards and safety precautions common to heavy equipment operations is also required.

Ability to meet attendance schedule with dependability and consistency.

Willingness to share knowledge / mentor junior crew members.

OSHA 30

Other

Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug test.

Must be able to work 8 to 12-hour workdays, Monday through Friday, with occasional weekends. Must be flexible regarding work hours including evenings and weekends.

Must be over the age of 18.

Union affiliation or willingness to join the union is required.

Physical Demands

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by any employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Ability to perform manual work requiring periods of extensive physical exertion and potential exposure to adverse weather conditions.

Ability to climb, kneel, stoop, crouch, balance, squat and tolerate heights without fear due to nature of job typically outside with often uneven and / or muddy ground;

Must have the ability to exert heavy physical effort, handling average weight objects up to 75 lbs.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those employees encountered while performing the essential functions of this job.

Employee is exposed to environmental conditions, working near machines and loud noises associated with construction sites.

Exposed to variable weather conditions including rain, snow, wind, cold and heat. Also exposed to variable terrain.

Who Are We?

Veit is one of the country's leading specialty contractors, with over 96 years of experience and the best people in the industry.

We pride ourselves on our relentless pursuit to push the construction industry forward and deliver for our customers. Our modern fleet of iron, diverse expertise, and unmatched determination allow us to successfully tackle some of the largest and most complex projects across every sector while also living out our values every day.

Our company culture is one where everyone pitches in to get the job done, regardless of job title or seniority. We do everything we can to maintain an atmosphere where family comes first.

We want every one of our employees to look forward to each day at work and make it home safe and happy at the end of the day.

Never settle, dig deeper

Our Core Values

Deliberately Safe We believe all safety incidents are avoidable when everyone operates with a deliberate mindset. We are deliberately proactive and thorough in training and job planning.

We are deliberately safe in our everyday operations and decision-making.

Build with Intention We build with intention. Whether in the office or the field, we work with grit and determination toward a better future for everyone involved.

We leave things better than we found them, and never leave a job until we're proud to put the Veit name on it.

Leaders Dig First Egos have no place at Veit. We expect everyone on our team to dig in with a leadership mentality. That means being willing to jump in, take ownership, and get mud on our boots - especially when times get challenging.

Real Relationships Like our work, we approach relationships authentically, with a long-term mindset. Whether you're a client partner, vendor, or team member, we make an effort to build a more meaningful connection with you by communicating with respect and honesty.

Integrity in Everything As part of the Veit family, everything we do and say reflects on this entire company. We act with integrity, which means treating others just as we want to be treated, doing the right thing, and holding ourselves accountable.

VEIT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER, INCLUDING VET / DISABILITY