Foreman - Carpenter

Required Qualifications:

• Lifting: Frequently lift and carry materials, tools, and equipment, sometimes weighing up to 50lbs or more. Must be able to lift and carry up to 50lbs, multiple time an hour throughout a shift.
• Standing: They often stand for long periods of time, sometimes all day, while working on projects. Must be able to stand for 90% of an 8-12hr shift.
• Climbing: Work often involves climbing ladders, scaffolding, or stairs to reach different levels of a structure. Must be able to climb 30’ ladders. Must be able to climb 60’ stairs. Must be able to wear a 30lb harness and tool bags and climb concrete form work and rebar
• Bending and Kneeling: Frequently bend, stoop, kneel, or crouch to perform tasks, such as installing flooring or working in tight spaces. Must be able to bend, stoop, kneel and crawl for up to 30mins at a time, multiple times a day
• Manual Dexterity: The position requires good hand-eye coordination and dexterity to operate tools and equipment, and to work with precision. Must be able to use small hand tools while standing, bending at the waist, and kneeling throughout an 8-12hr shift.

• Vision: You need good vision to see clearly at varying distances, and to workplans and other documents. Must be able to see while using required safety glasses. 
• Hearing: They need good hearing to be aware of their surroundings and to follow instructions. Must be able to wear hearing protection as needed
• Working Conditions: You may work in a variety of weather conditions, both indoors and outdoors. Must be able to work an entire shift (8-12hrs) in any of the aforementioned environments
• Tools and Equipment: You must be able to operate a variety of tools and equipment, including power saws, drills, and other machinery. Must be able to use/operate small hand and power tools at to below shoulder height while standing, bending at the waist, and kneeling. Tools will range from a few oz to 35lbs, and must be used throughout an 8-12hr shift
• Safety: You must be able to follow safety procedures and wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE). 

Must be able to perform the aforementioned tasks while wearing a harness and or tool bags weighing up to 30lbs for 90% of an 8-12hr shift.Principal/Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Build and place form work for walls and slabs
• Inspect equipment and rigging on a daily basis
• Conduct toolbox talks
• Maintain a safe environment
• Coach crews in means and methods
• Keep site clean and organized
• Control quantities and tools needed for work in the future
• Read and understand shop drawings
• Setup formwork
• Figure out quantities
• Schedule concrete pours
• Performs other related duties as required and assigned
• High school diploma or equivalent 
• Able to read and understand heavy construction plans
• Understanding of heavy equipment
• 5-10 years’ experience in heavy civil construction
• Previous heavy civil carpentry experience
• Able to operate equipment
• Previous experience leading crews
• Surveying experience a plus
• Rigging experience
• Able to work night or day shifts