Civil Concrete Carpenter

About This Role

Join a civil construction crew in San Antonio as a Civil Concrete Carpenter building, aligning, and installing formwork for foundations, walls, slabs and structural elements. You’ll work from plans and grades to ensure safe, accurate concrete placement on jobs like roads, utilities, and site development. Day-to-day you’ll build, set, brace and strip forms, install embeds and bulkheads, verify elevations and dimensions, and coordinate with other trades. Experienced carpenters may lead complex layouts, mentor helpers, and help enforce quality and safety in the field.

What You'll Do

• • Construct, set, brace and strip formwork for slabs, walls, footings, columns and related civil structures
• • Perform layout and verify levels, grades, dimensions and elevations using tape, laser, transit or level
• • Read and interpret blueprints, civil drawings, specifications and project documents to meet tolerances
• • Install bulkheads, embeds, ties and accessories; prepare forms for concrete placement and finishing
• • Operate hand and power tools safely; maintain tools and clean work areas; coordinate with crews and inspectors

What We're Looking For

• • Previous experience as a concrete carpenter or form builder on civil construction projects (preferred 2+ years)
• • Proven ability to read and follow construction drawings, layouts, grades and specifications
• • Skilled in measuring, cutting, building, aligning and bracing formwork for concrete placement
• • Physically fit for heavy lifting, climbing, working outdoors in all conditions and standing for long periods
• • Strong focus on quality, safety, teamwork and reliable attendance

Qualifications

• • OSHA 10-hour construction card (preferred) or willingness to obtain
• • Valid driver's license and reliable transportation to job sites
• • CPR/First Aid certification or willingness to obtain
• • Ability to pass pre-employment drug screening and background check
• • Spanish language skills a plus
• • High school diploma or GED (preferred)

What We Offer

• • Competitive pay based on experience with overtime opportunities
• • Health insurance options and paid time off after eligibility
• • Weekly pay or flexible payroll options (as available)
• • Tool/boot allowance and on-the-job training for advancement
• • Opportunities to lead crews and mentor helpers on larger civil projects

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