Bridge Carpenter - Blacksburg, SC

Primary Function

• Carries out manual tasks which contribute to the carrying out of the project for their professional specialty (road, pipelines, rail, etc.) in observance of the safety guidelines.

Main Responsibilities

• Job requires ability to perform tasks on all areas and aspects of construction project, including the ability to work with tools, lumber, and materials.
• Basic Carpentry as it relates to the building and bracing of wooden forms and falsework.
• Drive Pile – must be able to work off the ground positioning pile in leads, climbing ladders up to 60 feet.
• Basic concrete as it relates to placing and finishing for bridge construction.
• Steel and Concrete Girder Erection – must be able to work off the ground assembling and guiding girders into final position, including handling as needed to preset.
• Able to work and assist others to work in a safe manner within the guidelines of Sloan Construction.
• Any other task assigned by supervisor.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year in heavy highway construction.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms;  climb or balance;  stoop, kneel, crouch, or walk; talk or hear; and taste or smell.  The employee frequently is required to stand and walk.  The employee is occasionally required to sit. Must be able to work off the ground and elevated heights. The employee must be able to lift and manipulate objects up to 80 lbs for 50 feet is required.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.  Employees must have 20/40 vision, either naturally or with corrective lenses.  Hearing should be excellent or corrected by audio device.
 

Work Place Requirements

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
 
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts, outside weather conditions, and vibration.  The employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles.  The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; high, precarious places, and toxic or caustic chemicals.  The noise level in the work environment is usually very loud.
 

Compensation and Benefits

Competitive pay & comprehensive benefits include paid holidays, vacation, life insurance, accidental death & dismemberment insurance, group health plan options (incl. medical, dental & vision, HSA, FSA), short term disability benefits & 401(k)/401(k) Roth w/company match.

**Drug-Free Workplace**
**E-Verify Participating Company**
**Minorities and Females Strongly Encouraged to Apply**