Diamond B Construction, a leading provider of highway, street, road, bridge, airport and many other types of high quality construction in Louisiana is currently seeking placement for the following position:

Bridge Carpenter to join our crews working around the state.

Company Benefits

• Competitive Wages
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Company Paid Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Company Paid Life Insurance ($10K) with additional Life Insurance Options
• Long-Term Disability Insurance Options
• 401K with competitive Company Match
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Medical HRA Account
• Vacation Pay
• Earned Sick Leave Program
• Strong Safety Culture
• Per Diem for company related travel
  

Job Duties:

• Accurately measures and marks lines on materials, using ruler, pencil, chalk, and marking gauge.
• Verifies trueness of structure using plumb bob and levels
• Shapes and cuts materials to specified measurements using a variety of tools.
• Understand blueprints and sketches to determine dimensions and materials needed to build forms, templates and other structures.
• Responsible for and take care of company's tools and equipment.
• May direct and instruct other carpenters or carpenter helpers
• Assists with cement pours and finishing
• Follow established safety rules and regulations and maintain a safe and clean environment
• Gives full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate.
• Communicates any issues relating to safety or production up the chain of command. Reports any problems to the foreperson or supervisor. Asks questions if needing understanding.
• Performing other duties on the jobsite when equipment is not in operation, as to add to efficiency of our overall operation
• Following all safety policies and PPE use
  

Safety Requirements:

• Ability to work outdoors in high heat
• Ability to lift and carry weights up to 50 lbs. unassisted
• Ability to walk and stand on uneven surfaces for long periods of time
• Ability to operate a variety of hand tools and small equipment
• Ability to stoop, bend and climb as needed
• Ability work at heights exceeding 6 ft from the ground
• Ability to read, see and understand signs, signals, commands, instruction and safety policies
• Ability to train and teach proper safety techniques and PPE use
  

Experience/Skills Required:

• Must have minimum of 5 yrs. experience as a forming or bridge carpenter.
• Experience with cement pouring and finishing is preferred.
• Clear driving record and valid driver's license needed to operate assigned company truck
  

MOS: Army 12W, 12C

CANAAN LEASING AND DIAMOND B ARE EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERS. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, sex, age (40 and over), religion or national origin, disability, veteran or other protected status. This Work Scope /Job Description are a general description of the basic job function, skills, knowledge and abilities, and the general duties of the position. The Work Scope does not necessarily include all the duties which may be required of an equipment operator. Work Scopes may be revised as needed.