Carpenter at C. S. McCrossan – St. Michael, England

Job Overview

Carpenters at PCiRoads work in concrete carpentry. The work done by Carpenters at PCiRoads involves constructing footings/forms and hydraulic jack/floor systems for the production of concrete ground, wall and bridge surfaces in a commercial construction environment. A carpenter must have the ability to read blueprints/plans and to measure accurately for form placement. Carpenters assist in the pouring process and may also erect scaffolding around the building/bridge structures as needed. Travel is required.

Primary Responsibilities

• Shovel dirt.
• Prying and setting forms.
• At times, make custom concrete forms out of wood.
• Assist in the pouring process.
• Erect scaffolding as needed.
• Pull pins from the ground/wall surface to remove forms.
• Construct guardrails.
• Frequent use of various hand tools.
• Load and unload construction materials and equipment from trucks as needed.
• May assist in demolition process if requested.
• Wear personal protective equipment as required.
• Additional carpenter construction duties as assigned.

Work Environment

• There is constant exposure to various weather conditions typical in the states where the work is performed, including noise, dust, and other materials.
• The work environment is in areas where heavy equipment, power tools and traffic are present.
• There is exposure to heights up to 50 feet and depths of up to 80 feet in this construction work environment.
• Demonstrate or be corrected to 20/20 vision.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The physical demands of construction workers will vary depending on the work environment and will often change in real time.

• The employee must be able to lift (including above shoulder or head), move, and carry up to 50 pounds frequently.
• Frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to input information, handle, carry (with and without assistance), feel objects, tools (of varying size and weight), or controls.
• Frequently reach with hands and arms, climb stairs, balance, stoop, kneel, bend, twist, crouch, or crawl, talk and hear, and taste or smell.
• Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
• Frequent exposure to high noise levels.

Safety Responsibilities

• Knowledge of and compliance with all Company safety requirements, policies and safety training.

Benefits are provided through the union.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Basic reading, writing and math skills.
• Strong verbal communication skills, with hand signals.
• General knowledge of the heavy highway construction industry.
• Reliable transportation.