Bridge carpenter job description
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Example bridge carpenter requirements on a job description
Bridge carpenter requirements can be divided into technical requirements and required soft skills. The lists below show the most common requirements included in bridge carpenter job postings.
Sample bridge carpenter requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Minimum 3 years of carpentry experience
- Knowledge of safety protocols
- Ability to read blueprints and plans
- Ability to lift heavy objects
Sample required bridge carpenter soft skills
- Excellent problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Strong attention to detail
- Ability to work independently
- Ability to work in a team environment
Bridge carpenter job description example 1
Jr. Davis Construction bridge carpenter job description
- Constant physical effort, including extended standing for at least 8 hour shift
- Intermittent sitting; continuous walking on construction site.
- Climb intermittently
- Regularly twist, bend, stoop, kneel and crouch to perform duties
- Regularly reach above shoulder level
- Regularly push/pull objects
- Repetitively lift and carry at least 75 pounds on a regular basis, and sometimes heavier weight.
- Agility, balance, and manual dexterity, as well as arm-hand steadiness
- Able to hear and respond to oral instructions in a noisy environment.
- Use hands and fingers to handle, feel or operate objects, tools or controls; reach and grasp
- Excellent hand, eye and foot coordination.
- Good vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus
Education / Experience:
- High School diploma or general education degree (GED)
- One (1) year experience working as laborer in bridge construction, or equivalent experience.
- Active Driver’s license
Work Environment:
Regularly works in outside weather conditions, including extreme heat and humidity. Frequently works near moving mechanical parts and is frequently exposed to wet or humid conditions and vibration. Handles various toxic products such as epoxies, grouts, sealers, paints and cleaners, with exposure to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and risks of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.
Other Duties:
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Jr. Davis Construction Company, Inc. is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and is actively recruiting women and minorities for all open positions.
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Bridge carpenter job description example 2
Genesee & Wyoming bridge carpenter job description
The person in this position performs the duties involved with maintenance and repair activities surrounding the maintenance-of-bridge functions. He or she carries out responsibilities in accordance with the organization's safety policies and applicable laws, working with direction from the bridge foreman and/or general manager.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
+ Perform day-to-day activities of a bridge crew
+ Unload and/or assist in unloading and distributing materials (rail, ties, spikes, etc.)
+ Correct deviations in bridge surface, alignment, and gage
+ Install and repair wood trestles and wood structures
+ Operate tools such as rail saw, track wrench, spike maul, tie adz, and claw bar as needed
+ Assist with other projects and perform other duties as assigned
REQUIRED SKILLS AND/OR EXPERIENCE:
+ Two years of work experience; experience with heavy hand tools a plus; previous outdoor work experience a plus
+ Knowledge of roadway-worker protection regulations
+ Familiarity with FRA fall-protection regulations as well as G&W's internal policy regarding bridge safety
+ Good analysis and problem-assessment skills; ability to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner
+ Good interpersonal and communication skills; ability to focus on resolving conflict, not blaming; ability to speak and write clearly and listen to get clarification
+ Ability to respond promptly to customer needs and solicit customer feedback to improve service
+ Ability to take initiative, volunteer readily, and ask for and offer help when needed
+ Ability to build trust by treating customers, peers, and others with integrity
+ Good database and computer skills
+ Motivation to build technical knowledge and skills; ability to demonstrate persistence and overcome obstacles
+ Ability to balance team and individual responsibilities
+ Good attendance and punctuality
REQUIRED EDUCATION AND/OR CREDENTIALS:
+ High school diploma or GED; or an equivalent combination of education and work experience
+ Valid driver's license and CDL
This position is employed by the specific entity set forth in the job posting.
Genesee & Wyoming Inc. and its subsidiary companies do not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or any other protected status under federal, state or local laws.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
+ Perform day-to-day activities of a bridge crew
+ Unload and/or assist in unloading and distributing materials (rail, ties, spikes, etc.)
+ Correct deviations in bridge surface, alignment, and gage
+ Install and repair wood trestles and wood structures
+ Operate tools such as rail saw, track wrench, spike maul, tie adz, and claw bar as needed
+ Assist with other projects and perform other duties as assigned
REQUIRED SKILLS AND/OR EXPERIENCE:
+ Two years of work experience; experience with heavy hand tools a plus; previous outdoor work experience a plus
+ Knowledge of roadway-worker protection regulations
+ Familiarity with FRA fall-protection regulations as well as G&W's internal policy regarding bridge safety
+ Good analysis and problem-assessment skills; ability to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner
+ Good interpersonal and communication skills; ability to focus on resolving conflict, not blaming; ability to speak and write clearly and listen to get clarification
+ Ability to respond promptly to customer needs and solicit customer feedback to improve service
+ Ability to take initiative, volunteer readily, and ask for and offer help when needed
+ Ability to build trust by treating customers, peers, and others with integrity
+ Good database and computer skills
+ Motivation to build technical knowledge and skills; ability to demonstrate persistence and overcome obstacles
+ Ability to balance team and individual responsibilities
+ Good attendance and punctuality
REQUIRED EDUCATION AND/OR CREDENTIALS:
+ High school diploma or GED; or an equivalent combination of education and work experience
+ Valid driver's license and CDL
This position is employed by the specific entity set forth in the job posting.
Genesee & Wyoming Inc. and its subsidiary companies do not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or any other protected status under federal, state or local laws.
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Bridge carpenter job description example 3
Hubbard Construction bridge carpenter job description
100 Years of Experience at Work for You! Since 1920, the professional men and women of Hubbard Construction have literally paved the way for hundreds of public and private projects that have supported Florida's rise to prominence.Hubbard is one of Florida's largest heavy civil construction companies. We are proud to be a part of Florida's history and we are eager to continue to serve the Florida market and beyond.The scope of Hubbard's work includes complex highway projects, site development, paving, utility and drainage systems, surveying, RAP and hot mix sales, and state-of-the-art bridge building. We provide multiple delivery systems in design-build, bid-build, public/private-partnerships and design-build finance.Hubbard Construction's parent company, Eurovia, operates through a network of 330 agencies and 770 production sites, in 17 countries around the world.
General Description
A Bridge Carpenter is an hourly-rated skilled craft position that will perform tasks involving the construction of forms for concrete footings, slabs, walls, columns, bridge decks and bent caps.
Key Duties
+ Drive piling.
+ Build job-specific wood forms and assemble commercially-available form systems.
+ Set and tie steel, as required.
+ Erect and wreck all forms.
+ Pour, grade and finish concrete.
+ Load and unload materials.
+ Shovel dirt, gravel and asphalt.
+ Perform general housekeeping and clean-up of the job site.
+ Check and maintain grade stakes and other survey markings.
+ Maintain equipment and tools.
+ Enter confined spaces, as required.
+ Operate a man-lift.
+ Rigging.
+ Provide flagging and direction to Crane Operators.
+ Must be able to walk on rebar.
+ Must have own tools.
+ Perform incidental work items and duties included within other crafts.
Qualification Requirements
+ General. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each Key Duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
+ Education and Experience. This position typically is not an entry-level job, as it requires demonstrable previous experience as a Bridge Carpenter. A high school diploma or general education degree (GED) is preferred. Must be able to understand work directions and communicate effectively with job site supervisors and fellow employees. Three (3) to Five (5) years or more of industry related experience is required for this position, with an emphasis on roads, highways, and bridges.
+ Physical Demands. The following physical demands are representative of those that must be met by a Bridge Carpenter to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
+ Constant physical effort, including standing, is required during a regular work shift of at least eight hours per day. Employee must be able to stand for extended periods of time, and to stoop, bend, and crouch as required to perform Key Duties.
+ Work is often performed at heights up to 60 feet, requiring the employee to climb ladders, scaffolds and stair towers, often with narrow steps and passageways.
+ Frequently work with hands extended overhead, sometimes in conjunction with the operation of hand power tools.
+ Ability to lift and carry, on a frequent basis, at least 50-90 pounds personally, and up to 150 pounds with assistance.
+ Manual dexterity to hand-carry generators, lumber and other construction materials, forms, power tools, and hand tools.
+ Capable of operating concrete vibrators for extended periods of time.
+ Physical dexterity to pour, grade and finish concrete, involving stretching, proper placement of legs, and use of arms and hands in repetitive motions.
+ Maintain constant alertness to the multiple concurrent activities of the construction site, including the activities of other employees and contractors, the operation of stationary equipment, and the movement of mobile equipment.
+ Frequently walk on uneven surfaces, including natural ground in varying weather conditions.
+ Capable of being certified to enter confined spaces, including climbing into and out of excavations up to 15 feet in depth, using ladders or crawling, as required.
+ Sufficient skill and visual acuity, under varying degrees of light, darkness, and weather conditions, to provide direction and flagging for operators of cranes with rated capacities of up to 300 tons.
+ Capable of safely and productively operating a man-lift.
+ Ability to maintain balance while working on water craft or other surfaces.
+ The Operator must be able to climb on and off heavy mobile equipment safely.
+ The ability to hear, understand, and distinguish speech and/or other sounds (e.g., moving equipment, backing alarms, or other alarms, instructions/directions from supervisor and/or spotter).
+ Work Environment. The work environment characteristics described below are representative of those that a Bridge Carpenter encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
+ Work is performed outdoors in all weather conditions.
+ Work environment periodically exposes the employees to high levels of noise, grease, and dust that is typically associated with a construction project.
+ Employee regularly works near heavy equipment and moving machinery.
+ Work may involve a variety of substances commonly found on construction sites such as form oil, grease, curing compounds, gasoline, diesel fuel and ready mixed concrete.
We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. We promote a Drug-Free Workplace.
General Description
A Bridge Carpenter is an hourly-rated skilled craft position that will perform tasks involving the construction of forms for concrete footings, slabs, walls, columns, bridge decks and bent caps.
Key Duties
+ Drive piling.
+ Build job-specific wood forms and assemble commercially-available form systems.
+ Set and tie steel, as required.
+ Erect and wreck all forms.
+ Pour, grade and finish concrete.
+ Load and unload materials.
+ Shovel dirt, gravel and asphalt.
+ Perform general housekeeping and clean-up of the job site.
+ Check and maintain grade stakes and other survey markings.
+ Maintain equipment and tools.
+ Enter confined spaces, as required.
+ Operate a man-lift.
+ Rigging.
+ Provide flagging and direction to Crane Operators.
+ Must be able to walk on rebar.
+ Must have own tools.
+ Perform incidental work items and duties included within other crafts.
Qualification Requirements
+ General. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each Key Duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
+ Education and Experience. This position typically is not an entry-level job, as it requires demonstrable previous experience as a Bridge Carpenter. A high school diploma or general education degree (GED) is preferred. Must be able to understand work directions and communicate effectively with job site supervisors and fellow employees. Three (3) to Five (5) years or more of industry related experience is required for this position, with an emphasis on roads, highways, and bridges.
+ Physical Demands. The following physical demands are representative of those that must be met by a Bridge Carpenter to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
+ Constant physical effort, including standing, is required during a regular work shift of at least eight hours per day. Employee must be able to stand for extended periods of time, and to stoop, bend, and crouch as required to perform Key Duties.
+ Work is often performed at heights up to 60 feet, requiring the employee to climb ladders, scaffolds and stair towers, often with narrow steps and passageways.
+ Frequently work with hands extended overhead, sometimes in conjunction with the operation of hand power tools.
+ Ability to lift and carry, on a frequent basis, at least 50-90 pounds personally, and up to 150 pounds with assistance.
+ Manual dexterity to hand-carry generators, lumber and other construction materials, forms, power tools, and hand tools.
+ Capable of operating concrete vibrators for extended periods of time.
+ Physical dexterity to pour, grade and finish concrete, involving stretching, proper placement of legs, and use of arms and hands in repetitive motions.
+ Maintain constant alertness to the multiple concurrent activities of the construction site, including the activities of other employees and contractors, the operation of stationary equipment, and the movement of mobile equipment.
+ Frequently walk on uneven surfaces, including natural ground in varying weather conditions.
+ Capable of being certified to enter confined spaces, including climbing into and out of excavations up to 15 feet in depth, using ladders or crawling, as required.
+ Sufficient skill and visual acuity, under varying degrees of light, darkness, and weather conditions, to provide direction and flagging for operators of cranes with rated capacities of up to 300 tons.
+ Capable of safely and productively operating a man-lift.
+ Ability to maintain balance while working on water craft or other surfaces.
+ The Operator must be able to climb on and off heavy mobile equipment safely.
+ The ability to hear, understand, and distinguish speech and/or other sounds (e.g., moving equipment, backing alarms, or other alarms, instructions/directions from supervisor and/or spotter).
+ Work Environment. The work environment characteristics described below are representative of those that a Bridge Carpenter encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
+ Work is performed outdoors in all weather conditions.
+ Work environment periodically exposes the employees to high levels of noise, grease, and dust that is typically associated with a construction project.
+ Employee regularly works near heavy equipment and moving machinery.
+ Work may involve a variety of substances commonly found on construction sites such as form oil, grease, curing compounds, gasoline, diesel fuel and ready mixed concrete.
We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. We promote a Drug-Free Workplace.
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Updated March 14, 2024
Updated March 14, 2024