Bridge Carpenter

Title: Bridge Carpenter

Travel: open to regional travel

Location: primary location White Haven, PA

Pay: $24.00/hr – $30.00/hr (based on experience)

We are currently seeking a Bridge Carpenter to join our team. Reporting to direct supervision, the Bridge Carpenter is responsible for carrying out carpentry related duties on bridge demolition and rebuild. This includes, but is not limited to, building forms, form systems, pouring concrete, cutting and measuring wood, abutments, and overhangs. The position works along with the entire project team to plan and support the completion of assigned bridge construction projects and ensures all plans move forward to meet projected deadlines.

This is a safety-sensitive position requiring work on construction sites with various safety hazards inherent in heavy construction.

• Minimum of 3 years experience as a Journeyman Bridge Carpenter
• Familiar with bridge construction, form systems, hand and power tools, and all other highway construction scopes
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong prioritization and organizational skills; detail-oriented

• Construct built-in-place or prefabricated wooden and/or metal forms, according to specifications, for molding concrete structures such as piers, footers, retaining walls, abutments, parapets, caps, columns and bridge decks
• Saw lumber per blueprint dimensions, using handsaw or power saw, and nail lumber together to make form panels
• Lift and handle built-in-place forms and/or assembled, erect and install prefabricated forms
• Insert spreaders and tie rods between opposite faces of form to maintain specified dimensions
• Anchor and brace forms to fixed objects, using nails, bolts, anchor rods, steel cables, and planks
• Build rough wooden structures such as scaffolds, temporary frame shelters, overhang jacks and safety railings
• Lift and set rails for finishing machine
• Pour concrete in forms and decks which requires vibrating, shoveling and raking. Also assist concrete finishers

• Must be able to lift up to 60 pounds from ground level to waist level and 30 pounds to above shoulder level throughout the work shift
• Continuous standing and walking required throughout the scheduled work shift
• Must be able to climb ladders
• Must be able to work at heights up to 150 feet
• Must be able to bend, squat, kneel and crawl
• Must be able to perform simple grasping and fine manipulation tasks with both hands
• Must have the ability to reach, lift and perform work above shoulder height, and the ability to work on uneven surfaces and in confined spaces
• Required to have acceptable corrected vision in both eyes and acceptable corrected hearing
• Must be able to work outdoors in wet, muddy, cold, hot and humid weather

• Medical/Vision/Dental Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts for Healthcare and Dependent Care
• Disability and Life Insurance
• Wellness Programs that include Orthopedic Care
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Matching Contribution
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Adoption Assistance
• Employee Assistance Program
• 8 paid holidays
• Paid Time Off

Wagman is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. We recognize and value our diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Wagman is proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V.