Bridge Carpenter

Southland Construction, Inc is a general contractor providing vertical, heavy highway, and utility construction services in Florida since 1977. Southland has employed as many as 205 full time experienced people with a wide variety of talents second to none in the construction industry. We perform services for both public and private clients with jobs ranging from $200,000 to $100 million.

• Building wood and metal forms
• Erection and wrecking of all forms
• Setting and tying steel
• Pouring and finishing concrete
• Knowledge of use of hand/power tools
• Comply with Southland’s Safety Policies and Procedures

• Prior experience in bridgework required
• Comfortable working at heights and performing physical tasks (climbing, lifting, bending, stooping, kneeling)
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation
• Must pass a pre-employment drug screen
• Able to work under physically demanding and variable conditions
• Willingness to work outdoors in all weather, including extreme heat and cold
• Flexible schedule and ability to work overtime as needed

• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds regularly.
• Perform repetitive physical tasks such as lifting, hammering, bending, sawing, and cutting.
• Climb ladders, scaffolding, and formwork structures safely and frequently.
• Stand, walk, kneel, squat, stoop, twist, and reach overhead for extended periods.
• Maintain good balance, coordination, and manual dexterity.
• Possess strong hand-eye coordination for operating tools and reading blueprints.
• Vision requirements include close, distance, and peripheral vision, as well as depth perception.
• Ability to hear and respond to verbal instructions, alarms, and warning signals on the job site.
• Regular exposure to outdoor weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain, and wind.
• Work performed on elevated structures, over water, and in confined or restricted spaces.
• Must tolerate noisy, dusty, dirty, and potentially hazardous environments.
• Stand and walk on uneven terrain or surfaces for long durations (up to 10–12 hours per day).
• Potential exposure to hazardous materials such as concrete, adhesives, sealants, and fuels.
• Work schedule may include nights, weekends, holidays, or emergency callouts.
• Use of personal protective equipment (PPE) including hard hats, harnesses, safety glasses, gloves, and high-visibility clothing is required.

We are committed to creating a diverse environment and are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Reasonable accommodations will be made for qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this role.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.