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Carpenter (Concrete Forms)

  • On-site
    • New Orleans, Louisiana

This is a safety-sensitive position subject to random drug and alcohol testing.

Cycle Construction Company, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job description

We are currently seeking full-time Form Carpenters to join our team.  Hard work, determination, honesty, get it done mentality, and the ability to work in teams is the solid foundation on which we build our business.  Our team-based approach means one thing … Cycle Construction needs like-minded employees to continue to make our vision a reality.  Apply to become a team member today and you could be that building block that strengthens our foundation in delivering high quality construction services to our community and beyond.


At Cycle Construction, we emphasize a team-based approach and treat our employees like family, provide a stable work environment, and offer the following: competitive wages, paid time off, paid holidays, growth opportunities, medical and dental coverage, short- and long-term disability, life insurance, 401k, and more.


To find out more about who we are, and why we’re viewed as a leader in the Civil and Marine Construction Industry, visit us at https://www.cycleconstruction.com/.

Job requirements

Benefits:

  • Competitive Wages

  • Paid Time off and paid holidays

  • Medical and dental coverage

  • Short- and long-term disability

  • Life Insurance

  • 401K

  • Growth opportunities

Position Role:

  • The primary role of a Carpenter is to safely and accurately build and erect rough wooden structures, including concrete forms, scaffolding, falsework, cofferdams, trestles, and marine structures, in support of heavy civil, marine, and construction projects.

    The ideal candidate must be competent and proficient in setting concrete forms, and possess’ the following qualities and skills:

  • Ability to read and interpret blue prints

  • Communicative

  • Friendly

  • Detail-oriented

  • Team player

  • Strong Time Management Skills

  • Capable of lifting heavy objects


Responsibilities:

  • Measure and mark boards, timbers, and plywood panels using layout tools

  • Cut materials to size using handsaws, power saws, and woodworking machines

  • Build, erect, and brace concrete forms for piers, footings, and walls

  • Cut and assemble timbers to build trestles and cofferdams

  • Build falsework to temporarily support structures under construction

  • Erect scaffolding, hoists, roof supports, and chutes

  • Install ladders, handrails, walkways, platforms, and gangways

  • Install door and window bucks and subflooring as directed

  • Load, unload, and transport materials to work areas

  • Ensure all work meets project plans, specifications, and Company quality standards

  • Follow all safety policies and report all problems, near-misses, and accidents immediately

  • Attend weekly jobsite safety meetings

  • Perform other duties as assigned by the Foreman or Superintendent

Ideal Candidate:

  • Skilled in concrete formwork, scaffolding, and cofferdam construction

  • Able to read and interpret construction plans and specifications

  • Proficient with carpentry hand tools, power saws, levels, and plumb rules

  • Communicative and detail-oriented

  • Dependable team player with a strong work ethic

  • Comfortable working at heights and near open water

  • Eager to learn


Qualifications:

  • Must be at least 18 years old

  • High School Diploma, GED, or vocational/trade training

  • Minimum of 2 years of carpentry experience in heavy civil, marine, or commercial construction

  • Pass pre-employment assessments (includes BGC, drug test, and physical)

  • Punctual and reliable

  • Must have the following:

  • Valid driver's license

  • TWIC card (or the ability to obtain)

  • Steel toe work boots

  • Reliable transportation

  • The ability to work in all weather conditions

  • The ability to regularly lift up to 50 lbs.

  • The physical ability to climb and balance on ladders, scaffolding, vessels, and elevated structures

  • The physical ability to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl in awkward positions

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On-site
  • New Orleans, Louisiana