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Carpenter - Commercial Concrete - (Missouri)

Vee-Jay Cement Contracting Co., Inc.
Saint Louis, MO Full Time
POSTED ON 8/7/2026 CLOSED ON 9/5/2026

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Application Instructions

Vee-Jay is a concrete contractor with a strong growth projection due to our ability to provide excellent service, superior workmanship, a culture of safety and extreme concern for our customers. We are looking for experienced Commercial Concrete Carpenter.

Position Description

General Description: Responsible for performing a variety of carpentry tasks associated with prepping, pouring, placing, and finishing of concrete. Tasks include erecting and setting forms for concrete structures, foundations, buildings, and site work per specifications and drawings. This may include concrete tilt-wall forms, symon forms and/or structural forms for columns, decks, elevator cores, parking garages and other cast-in-place concrete structures.

Responsibilities:

  • Ability to read and understand drawings and prints.
  • Build and/or assemble wood or metal forms for the construction of concrete floors, slabs, walls, columns, tilt-walls, elevated concrete slabs, elevator cores, stairways, etc.
  • Set and place forms to proper elevations and locations and may aid in installing reinforcing steel
  • Set and erect forms using a wide variety of materials and forming systems, primarily symon forms
  • Verify accuracy of structures using a plumb bob, carpenter's level, laser and/or digital transit.
  • Erect scaffolding and ladders for assembling structures above ground level
  • Communicate with Foreman, Riding Boss, or Project Manager regarding any problems arising, materials required, or any safety hazards identified
  • Ensure equipment is all in safe working condition
  • May help signal concrete deliverer to position truck to facilitate pouring
  • Responsible for observing and complying with all safety policies and guidelines
  • Assist with placement of concrete as needed
  • Perform other duties as assigned


Position Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: High school diploma

Experience: At least one to three years previous experience of concrete construction

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience in construction or contracting industry
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
  • Strong attention to detail


Working Conditions:

  • Must be able to stand, stoop, bend, and crouch for extended periods of time up to ten (10) hours per day.
  • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs, carry forms
  • Must be eligible to join the local Union, as required.
  • Must work safe at all times.
  • Exposure to the elements - heat, cold, rain, wind


This position is governed by a collective bargaining agreement. According to the terms of the CBA, applicants who are selected will be required to join the appropriate union with a certain period after hire. Details of union participation will be given to employees upon hire.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Vee-Jay Cement Contracting Co. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

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