Kokosing
Construction
Carpenter
Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.
“Carpenter at Kokosing. Skills: Form work, Bridge construction. Constructs structures. Erects structures”
Industry & Context.
Work on uneven ground, Wear steel toed boots, Lift up to 25 pounds, Lift up to 50 pounds, Lift up to 100 pounds, Work in high places, Work in outside weather, Exposure to moving parts, Exposure to airborne particles, Exposure to electrical shock, Exposure to vibration, Exposure to chemicals
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Experience in form work for bridges/structures, Carpenter Training Program or equivalent, Experience in bridge work, Read blueprints, Read rule, Must have own hand tools, Able to work while tied off to fall, Skilled in use of necessary hand and power tools, Able to work with materials
Nice to Have
Experience in bridge work
What You'll Do.
Constructs structures
Understands blueprints
Constructs concrete-supporting forms
Assembles cut materials
Sets expansion joints
Assembles overhang modules
Runs overhang modules
Climbs retaining walls
Constructs forms for pouring
Constructs chutes for pouring
Assists in pouring concrete
Assists in finishing concrete
Full Job Description
Kokosing (www.kokosing.biz) is one of America's 50 largest General Contractors and services a broad spectrum of clients in both the private and public business sectors. Kokosing's services include heavy civil/industrial construction such as highways, bridges, underground utilities, water/wastewater facilities, and marine construction. For over 75 years, Kokosing has successfully attracted the most qualified technical personnel in the construction industry by offering visible challenges, superior quality, and attractive rewards. With over $2.8 billion in annual sales and a commitment to its workforce, Kokosing is the winning team. _**Job Description:**_ We are seeking **Carpenters** **(Heavy Highway – Roadway/Bridge projects) **with experience in form work for bridges/structures to work on bridge/heavy highway projects in: **Northern VA/DC/MD area** **Hagerstown, MD** **Wallops Island, VA** **SUMMARY** Constructs, erects, and repairs structures; must have own hand tools. **ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES **include the following. Other duties may be assigned. * Must be able to work while tied off to fall protection; * Skilled in use of necessary hand and power tools; * Must be able to work with level; * Studies and understands blueprints, sketches, or bridge plans for information pertaining to type of material required; * Selects specified type of lumber or other materials; * Prepares layout; * Measures boards, timbers, or plywood, and marks cutting lines on materials; * Shapes materials to prescribed measurements; * Nails cleats (braces) across boards to construct concrete-supporting forms; * Braces forms in place with timbers, tie rods, and anchor bolts, for use in building concrete piers, footing, and walls; * Assembles cut and shaped materials and fastens them together with nails, dowel pins, or glue; * Sets expansion dams; * Assemble or run overhang modules or stick built overhangs; * Climb wingwalls, retaining walls; * Assemble wood deck forms; * Construct
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