Job Details

Concrete Form Carpenter

Formwork carpenters assemble manufactured forms, made from steel, wood or heavy plastic. The work is physically demanding and messy, consisting of carrying the heavy forms, spraying them with oil that keeps the concrete from sticking. Once the concrete sets, craftworkers strip the forms, clean them and prep them for the next project.

Essential abilities, duties and responsibilities (other duties may be assigned as required):

• Build square, level and plumb a specific project task using basic carpentry tools.
• Follow established safety regulations and maintain a safe and clean work area.
• Know how to build safety provisions, including but not limited to: scaffolding, gang ladders, perimeter railings and fall protection, temporary covers, inter.
• Use different types of carpentry tools, safely e.g. saws (band, circular, jig, reciprocating, chop, compound miter, etc.), drills (electric, cordless, hammer, etc.)
• Identify and request (if not provided) any and all PPE necessary to perform tasks prior to starting.
• Ensure you have proper tools/materials to perform task or project.
• Keep areas of jobsite clean and organized to maintain safe and productive work environment.
• Be able to perform all the essential functions of the worker under his or her supervision.

Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential 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 High School Diploma (or GED or High School Equivalence Certificate) Preferred
• Experience A minimum of 1 years' experience as a carpenter required.
• Communication Skills Comprehend documents such as safety rules, operating maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to understand information, ideas, direction and then be able to perform the task or project discussed. Ability to ask questions to insure you understand the information given.
• Ability to recognize items like safety problem or potential hazard and notify immediate supervisor.
• Provide and maintain general hand tools including: tool belt/box, hammers, tape measures, hand levels, squares, chalk lines, screw drivers, pliers, etc.
• Must be 18 years of age.

Physical requirements:

• Talk and hear to communicate.
• Use arms and hands to signal, grab, hold, turn, push, and pull: objects, materials and tools.
• May be required to lift, carry and move up to 50lbs.
• Work at heights, climb ladders and stairways, work off platforms and man lifts, and may occasionally work out on an open structure using the appropriate fall protection requirements.
• Must wear personal protective equipment (PPE) including but not limited to: hard hat, safety glasses/goggles, ear plugs/muffs, masks/respirators, safety vests, gloves & leather work boots.
• Large amounts of standing, walking, bending, squatting and lifting.

Other relevant information:

• This position is a NON-EXEMPT position and IS subject to overtime pay.
• This position is assigned to jobsite locations.
• This position will and may require traveling or relocation.

DPR Construction is a forward-thinking, self-performing general contractor specializing in technically complex and sustainable projects for the advanced technology, life sciences, healthcare, higher education and commercial markets. Founded in 1990, DPR is a great story of entrepreneurial success as a private, employee-owned company that has grown into a multi-billion-dollar family of companies with offices around the world.

Working at DPR, you'll have the chance to try new things, explore unique paths and shape your future. Here, we build opportunity togetherby harnessing our talents, enabling curiosity and pursuing our collective ambition to make the best ideas happen. We are proud to be recognized as a great place to work by our talented teammates and leading news organizations like U.S. News and World Report, Forbes, Fast Company and Newsweek.