Title: BRIDGE CARPENTER HELPER

Location: Chester, SC

Company: Reeves Construction Company

Primary Function

• Carpenter Bridge Helper is responsible for assisting bridge carpenters with the construction duties, performing construction tasks as needed, and ensuring the completion of the project timely and efficiently.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Work will involve physical exertion of a practical nature. Individual may have limited or no experience in road and/or site construction.
• Abilities must be flexible as to allow various labor activities including, but not limited to: shoveling dirt, sand, asphalt or concrete using shovels; cutting or trimming trees and vegetation using ditch blades, sling blades, chain saws or power weed trimmers; driving stakes or breaking concrete using sledge hammers, operating hand-driven compaction devices.
• Handles, stacks, and move formwork and materials. Keep jobsite clean and orderly by cleaning and stacking materials not in use.
• Perform shoveling, raking, and demolition work as required.
• Assist others during concrete placements, traffic control, and prefabrication tasks.
• Able to work and assist others to work in a safe manner within the guidelines of the company’s policies.
• Any other task assigned by supervisor.

Experience and Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience working in bridge construction or a similar field.
• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions and short correspondence.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out simple one- or two- step instructions.
• Ability to deal with standardized situations with only occasional or no variables.

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 & Benefits

• 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
• 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
• Eligible for annual performance bonus program

Colas Inc. and its subsidiaries (Reeves Construction Company) are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime
• Weekends as needed

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Bridge Carpenter: 1 year (Required)
• Heavy Highway Construction: 1 year (Required)
• Working around bridge: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Charlotte, NC: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: On the road