Bridge Carpenter
Location: North Platte, NE
Simon is a subsidiary of Colas USA with operations throughout Colorado, Nebraska, South Dakota, and Wyoming. To learn more about Simon visit www.simonteam.com.
To learn more about the Colas USA Family of Companies, please visit www.colasusa.com.
Assists in tasks associated with bridge construction requiring knowledge of bridge, box culvert, drainage structure, and general concrete construction.
Main Responsibilities
- Embrace the Company’s safety culture, actively support all safety initiatives, and adhere to defined accountabilities implemented by the Steering and Continuous Improvement teams
- Support, promote, and practice the Company core values, vision, and mission; follow code of ethics, workplace conduct, safety, and other established policies
- Observe safety procedures, report potentially unsafe conditions, and use equipment and materials properly
- Perform concrete form work and flatwork using a variety of forming systems including Snap Tie, Symons, and Doka
- Build form components on site to construct structure components including footings, columns, pier caps, deck overhangs and parapets
- Assist in decking, form work, and falsework at heights requiring fall protection
- Assist in curb and sidewalk installation including grade and layout
- Operate a variety of hand and power tools
- Assist in concrete pours including placement by truck, crane and bucket, conveyor and pump
- Assist in layout of and placement of reinforcing steel
Education
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred
- Valid driver\\\'s license and ability to maintain a clean motor vehicle record required; commercial license a plus
Skills
- Minimum of 1 to 2 years of experience in building/bridge construction and/or a related field
- Ability to work with others in a professional manner
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Ability to work under pressure of deadlines and problem-solve
- Forklift, Basic First Aid, and CPR certifications or the ability to become certified
Physical Requirements
- Wear and maintain personal protective equipment (PPE) as required
- Occasionally required to lift and /or move up to 50 pounds with or without assistance
- Regularly required to work while sitting for long periods in an office environment
- Regularly required to stand; walk across uneven terrain; sit; reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
- Regularly required to use hands to feel, handle and manipulate objects, write, use a keyboard and/or mobile device
- Regularly required to communicate (talk and hear), and perform tasks requiring visual acuity
- Frequent exposure to loud noise
- Regularly exposed to all outdoor weather conditions, dust, and airborne particles
- Regularly exposed to fuel, oil, and other chemicals
- Extensive travel required
- Frequent exposure to typical construction site conditions, including dust and loud noise, and all weather conditions
Benefits and Perks
- Choice of 3 Medical Plan Options
- Prescription Drug Coverage
- Dental and Vision Plans
- Flexible Spending Account or Health Savings Options
- Access to Telemedicine and Healthcare Advocacy Services
- Paid Parental Leave
- Employee Assistance Program
- Life and AD&D Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
- 401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match
- Product and Service Group Discount Programs
The information contained herein is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job...
Colas Inc. and its subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity Employer. For details, please click here to view the EEO document.
If you require an accommodation for the application process, please call 973-290-9082 or email ColasRecruiter@colasinc.com.
