What are the responsibilities and job description for the Concrete Carpenter: Level 3 position at Steinberger Construction?
Job Title: Concrete Carpenter: Level 3
Location: Logansport / Lafayette, Indiana
Position Type: Full-Time / Year-Round
Wage: Up to $32/hr
Job Summary:
We are seeking dependable and experienced Concrete Carpenters to join our Team to support onsite construction. This role requires hands-on experience in all phases of concrete work, including formwork, placement, and repair. This position is essential to the construction of foundations, slabs, sidewalks, walls and structural components of commercial and industrial projects.
Proficiencies:
Level 3 Concrete Carpenter must be proficient in the items below.
- Level 1 and Level 2 Concrete Carpenter Proficiencies
- Striking Off
- Floating and Hand Finishing
- Edging
- Bull Floating
- Brooming
- Power Trowel
- Control Joints
- Knowledge of Concrete Slump (Water Content)
- Laser and Transit
Key Responsibilities:
- Read and interpret construction drawings, blueprints and project specifications.
- Set, align and secure concrete forms for foundations, footings, slabs, walls and curbs.
- Place, spread and level concrete using tools such as rakes, shovels, floats, screeds and trowels.
- Cut joints and edges
- Repair and resurface existing concrete as needed
- Operate concrete saws, mixers, and vibrators
- Monitor effects of weather conditions on the curing of concrete and take protective measures as needed.
- Perform construction tasks and other duties as assigned.
- Maintain a clean and safe job site by following OSHA, SCI and client specific safety regulations and policies.
- Ability to read and understand signage, safety notices, SDS, product warnings and directions, etc.
- Able to choose and use proper PPE
Position Requirements:
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred
- Valid driver’s license
- Reliable transportation
- Ability to travel to jobsite, up to one hour
- Punctuality
- Strong work ethic and attention to detail
- Ability to work in a physically demanding environment, including various weather conditions
- Familiarity with power tools and machinery is a plus
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to stand, squat, climb, bend, kneel, stoop, walk, push, pull, crouch and crawl for long periods of time
- Ability to climb ladders and scaffolding
- Work at heights (in lifts and on roofs)
- Don and wear a harness and lanyard
- Work while stooping over
- Work on hands and knees
- Stand for extended periods
- Walk for extended periods
- Have dexterity to operate hand and power tools and handle materials
- Work with arms overhead
- Ability to wear a respirator (to be fit tested by employer)
- Ability to lift 50 pounds on a regular basis
Working Conditions:
- Indoor / outdoor construction environments
- Exposure to loud noise, high elevations, extreme temperatures, and hazardous materials
- May involve heights, confined spaces and heavy equipment
- SCI and client specific PPE (personal protective equipment) required
