Responsibilities: Responsible for preparing, forming, and pouring, and building concrete foundations and shafts. • Performs duties to Allan Myers Safety production and quality standards. • Ability to maintain an image of excellence with regards to jobsite, job trailer, equipment and vehicle housekeeping and maintenance. • Reads and interprets blueprints and performs layout according to scale. • Transfers lines and grades. • Possesses basic carpentry skills required to build concrete structures. • Fabricates and erects formwork and bulkheads using wood and proprietary systems, i.e. EFCO, PERRY, SYMONS, DOKA, etc. • Aligns and plumbs forms, installs ties, water stop and chamfer. • Lays out, places and ties rebar. • Places, finishes and cures concrete. • Erects scaffold and handrail systems. • Sets and plumbs panels for MSE wall. • Set sleeves, block outs, anchor bolts and other imbeds • Familiar with setup and operation of bridge finishing machines. • Weld. • Fabricate and install wood and steel forming systems; heavy civil construction projects. • Perform other job related responsibilities as required or assigned by manager. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Qualifications: • HS Diploma, GED, or Trade School preferred. • Carpentry Apprentice Program preferred. • 1-3 years of concrete experience required • Valid driver’s license required • Must possess working knowledge of Proper tool usage (hand saw, hammer, hammer holder, tape measure, pliers, tool pouch, chalk box, adjustable wrench, plumb bob, framing square, screw driver, 2-foot level) • Ability to give or receive written or oral instructions. • Must be able to work independently. • Knowledge to perform “carpenter skill set”. • Ability to maintain composure and professionalism in all situations . Overview: Our Company Does Work That Matters Allan Myers is the largest heavy civil construction and materials production contractor in the mid-Atlantic. We build infrastructure: the highways and bridges that connect cities and towns, the public water and wastewater systems that provide clean water to your home and keep our streams clean. We take pride in meeting the highest quality standards because it ensures our work will have a long-lasting positive impact on the community. When you get home safe each night, you know that what you did that day matters. At Allan Myers, you are part of a team dedicated to making things better, including your career. We pay well and provide generous benefits. We offer extensive training and promote from within. If you have the drive, we will help you build a career in the thriving construction industry and reach your full potential. Allan Myers is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
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