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Non-Union Concrete Form Bridge Carpenter (Heavy Civil Construction - Alaska Projects)

Role overview

Qualifications

  • High School Diploma, GED or equivalent years of experience
  • 3+ years' experience in heavy civil construction, specifically concrete formwork and bridge structures
  • Knowledge of bridge construction methods, including decks, piers, caps, and abutments
  • Ability to read and interpret structural drawings, plans, and specifications

Responsibilities

  • Constructs, erects, installs, and repairs structural concrete formwork systems for bridge and heavy civil construction projects
  • Studies blueprints, structural drawings, and project specifications related to bridge and concrete formwork systems
  • Measures, cuts, and assembles wood, metal, or prefabricated forming materials to specified dimensions
  • Dismantles and removes formwork systems after concrete has cured, ensuring safe and efficient reuse of materials

Key facts

Other skills

  • Teamwork
  • Detail Oriented
  • Physical Stamina
  • Problem Solving

About the company

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Granite Construction

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From infrastructure that facilitates the movement of goods and people to projects that improve the way we live, work, and play, high-value partnerships power our projects and fuel our mission to build a better world together. Granite is one of the largest full-service general contractors, construction management firms, and construction materials producers in the U.S. Deeply embedded in our 100-year history is a culture of hard work, honesty, and getting the job done right. Our brands are Garco Testing Laboratories, Granite Construction Supply & Sign Shop, Granite Industrial, Inc., Granite Power, Intermountain Slurry Seal, and Layne, A Granite Company. Disclaimer regarding official "Granite"​ Job Postings: All open positions available with Granite Construction Inc., and its subsidiary companies, are available to apply on www.graniteconstruction.com/careers only. Granite does not ask prospective job applicants for information about their bank accounts, credit history, passport numbers and/or photocopies, passwords to financial accounts or to pay fees related to visa or other documents. If you see a job posting on a site that does not appear on www.graniteconstruction.com/careers or are asked for any of the personal information listed above, this is likely a fraudulent posting in order to commit identity theft or other forms of fraud. If you receive this type of suspicious email activity, please alert the FBI’s Internet Crimes Complaint Center: www.ic3.gov/default.aspx

Company details

Company typeXLarge
IndustryConstruction
Company size5001 - 10000

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General Summary

This role is based in Alaska and requires candidates to be willing and able to work and temporarily live in Alaska for the duration of the construction season (typically March through November).

Constructs, erects, installs, and repairs structural concrete formwork systems for bridge and heavy civil construction projects, including decks, piers, abutments, and other structural components. Performs skilled carpentry work using hand and power tools while ensuring alignment with project specifications, safety standards, and quality requirements.

Essential Job Accountabilities

  • Studies blueprints, structural drawings, and project specifications related to bridge and concrete formwork systems

  • Constructs, erects, and strips formwork for bridges, including decks, columns, caps, abutments, and footings

  • Measures, cuts, and assembles wood, metal, or prefabricated forming materials to specified dimensions

  • Builds and installs falsework, shoring, and bracing systems to support concrete placement

  • Aligns and secures formwork to ensure structural integrity and correct elevation, grade, and alignment

  • Works with layout tools to establish reference points and verify dimensions prior to concrete pours

  • Installs form ties, embeds, chamfers, and blockouts in accordance with project plans

  • Collaborates with ironworkers and labor crews during reinforcing steel placement and concrete operations

  • Dismantles and removes formwork systems after concrete has cured, ensuring safe and efficient reuse of materials

  • Inspects forms, shoring, and supports before and during concrete placement to ensure stability and compliance

  • Operates hand and power tools such as saws, drills, vibrators (as needed), and fastening equipment

  • Erects scaffolding, ladders, and work platforms to support elevated bridge construction activities

  • Maintains clean and organized work areas and ensures proper material handling and storage

  • Follows all company safety policies, OSHA regulations, and project-specific safety requirements

Education

  • High School Diploma, GED or equivalent years of experience

Work Experience

  • 3+ years' experience in heavy civil construction, specifically concrete formwork and bridge structures

  • Experience with structural form systems, falsework, and shoring

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • Knowledge of bridge construction methods, including decks, piers, caps, and abutments

  • Ability to read and interpret structural drawings, plans, and specifications

  • Understanding of formwork systems, concrete placement processes, and sequencing

  • Familiarity with materials such as dimensional lumber, plywood, steel forms, and hardware

  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy in layout and measurements

  • Ability to plan work and select appropriate tools and materials

  • Ability to work effectively in a team environment on complex structural projects

Physically, workers must be able to:

  • Ability to climb, balance, and work at heights on scaffolds and bridge structures

  • Ability to lift and carry materials up to 100 pounds

  • Ability to stoop, kneel, crouch, and perform physically demanding tasks

  • Ability to work outdoors in varying weather and job site conditions

About Granite Construction Incorporated

Granite Construction Incorporated is a member of the S&P 400 Index and is the parent company of Granite Construction Company, one of the nation's largest heavy civil contractors and construction materials producers. Granite is a Drug-Free Workplace and Equal Opportunity Employer.  Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. We consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws.

For additional information on applicant/employee rights please click here.

Notice to Staffing Agencies

Granite Construction, Inc. and its subsidiaries ("Granite") will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Any unsolicited resumes sent to Granite, including unsolicited resumes sent to a Granite mailing address, fax machine or email address, directly to Granite employees, or to Granite's resume database will be considered Granite property. Granite will NOT pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. Granite will consider any candidate for whom an Agency has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred by the Agency free of any charges or fees. Agencies must obtain advance written approval from Granite's recruiting function to submit resumes, and then only in conjunction with a valid fully-executed contract for service and in response to a specific job opening. Granite will not pay a fee to any Agency that does not have such agreement in place. Agency agreements will only be valid if in writing and signed by Granite's Human Resources Representative or his/ her designee. No other Granite employee is authorized to bind Granite to any agreement regarding the placement of candidates by Agencies.

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