Bridge Carpenter

• Location 172 W 4TH ST,Apopka, FL, ,United States
• Job Category SKILLED TRADE POSITIONS
• Employee Type FT Non-Exempt
• Required Degree High school

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.