JOB DESCRIPTION – CIVIL CARPENTER

 Status:            Non-Exempt

Reports to:      Superintendent 

Location:          Nashville, TN                           

 

SUMMARY:

The Civil Carpenter is responsible for constructing, erecting, repairing, and dismantling built-in-place or prefabricated forms for concrete structures or foundations, pouring and finishing of concrete, in a safe and quality manner.  The Civil Carpenter will work closely with the senior crafts persons with a goal of obtaining sufficient knowledge and experience en route to advancing his or her career.

The Carpenter shall work as such until the appropriate time has occurred that the necessary knowledge and experience, by testing and certification, have been met to enable the Carpenter to advance.

Bowen is a merit shop contractor supporting a team-working environment.  As such, all Employees will be required from time to time to perform other duties that they are qualified to perform outside of this job description and their normal work function.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  •  Construction and installation of concrete forms.

  • Spread, level, and smooth concrete, using rake, shovel, hand or power trowel, hand or power screed, and float.

  • Mold expansion joints and edges, using edging tools, jointers, and straightedge.

  • Operate power vibrator to compact concrete.

  • Mix cement, sand, and water to produce concrete, grout, or slurry, using hoe, trowel, tamper, scraper, or concrete-mixing machine.

  • Use of appropriate hand tools for soft excavation, shovel, rake, pickax, etc.

  • Use of a Transit Level for elevation / grade measurements

  • Knowledge of crane signals for movement of concrete buckets and materials

  • Uses tools such as a rod bender, tape plumb bob, level, and chalk line.

  • Use of a tape measure

  • Knowledge of spacing requirements

  • Studies construction drawings, sketches, building plans, and specifications for information pertaining to requirements and dimensions.

  • Prepares layouts using appropriate tools.

  • Fabricates materials to prescribed measurements using appropriate tools such as hand or power saws, chisels, and planes.

  • Material identification by type and dimension.

  • Use of tagline to unload materials and equipment.

  • Mathematic skills as they pertain to job activities.

  • Knowledge of construction terminology.

  • Read and understand the work permits.

  • Pouring and finishing of concrete.

  • Basic rigging knowledge

  • Maintains a clean and orderly work environment and maintains housekeeping of job site.

  • Returns all tools and materials used by the crew to the proper place at the end of shift.

  • Must fully participate in the safety assessment of the job and completion of JSA’s.

  • Fully participate in health, safety, quality and environmental processes.

  • Leadership and training responsibilities

  • Is an ambassador for Bowen to the client, other contractors, and the public.

  • Provide leadership and knowledge to employees in lower classifications.

  • Not only works well as part of a team, but promotes team values for others.

  • Must be willing to contribute to the development of other employees, including on the job training for Rod busters, Carpenter helpers, and Laborers.

 

ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

  • Must comply with Bowen’s drug and alcohol policy.

  • May be required to pass physical examination, pre-employment if necessary, and as required by Bowen.

  • Must be able to climb ladders and stairways.

  • Must be able to carry 50 lbs. of tools and/or materials.

  • Must be able to work at elevated heights as well as in confined spaces (towers, vessels, excavations, etc.).

  • Must be able to work extended hour on your feet on uneven surfaces (dirt, concrete, asphalt, mud, gravel, etc.).

  • Must be able to pass applicable site-specific training. 

  • Knowledge of refinery and Chemical plant hazards (that may require special precautions and PPE) such as Sulfuric, H2S and HF.

  • Must undertake the appropriate safety or environmental training to commensurate with the position and location.

  • CPR and 1st Aid trained, when required.

  • Must be able to read and understand safety instructions, signs, labels, and permits in English.

If interested, please email a resume to recruiter@bowenengineering.com or call 317-408-4287.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bowen is a self-performing general contractor with operation centers across the country, and delivers owners strong EPC and
self-perform construction services including site, civil, structural, boilermaker and mechanical construction. With a history in Water, Wastewater, Energy and Industrial Markets, Bowen is your nationwide Industrial Water, CSO, ELG, and CCR construction expert. Bowen is a leader in PFAS, PFOS and PFOA constituent removal. Bowen has constructed over 1,000 treatment facilities, and has strong phys-chem, biological, evaporator experience with multiple technology partners. We serve Private and Municipal Water/Wastewater clients and Energy/Industrial clients by striving to be the most Resourceful, and Responsive construction company anywhere, all with the goal of bringing you the best Results on your project.