Achen Gardner Construction

We are seeking an experienced Carpenter to work on our construction projects. The successful candidate will be responsible for constructing, installing, maintaining, and dismantling concrete formwork systems used in heavy civil construction projects including bridges, retaining walls, culverts, water treatment facilities, foundations, and other concrete structures. This position requires expertise in formwork assembly utilizing snap ties, turnbuckles, strongbacks, walers, and concrete forming hardware to ensure structural integrity, alignment, and quality concrete finishes. This position plays a critical role in ensuring that concrete structures are built safely, accurately, and in accordance with project specifications and quality standards
Responsibilities

• Construct, install, align, and remove concrete formwork for heavy civil structures.
• Read and interpret construction drawings, blueprints, specifications, and layout plans.
• Assemble and install formwork systems using plywood, dimensional lumber, steel forms, snap ties, turnbuckles, walers, strongbacks, and associated hardware.
• Set and adjust turnbuckles to maintain proper form alignment, plumbness, and structural stability.
• Install and remove snap ties and form accessories in accordance with project specifications.
• Utilize form hardware including wedges, clamps, braces, and form alignment systems.
• Measure, cut, and fabricate form components accurately.
• Verify elevations, dimensions, and form placement using levels, lasers, and measuring instruments.
• Collaborate with laborers, operators, rodbusters and concrete crews during concrete placement operations.
• Monitor forms during concrete pours and make adjustments as needed to maintain alignment and prevent failure.
• Strip forms safely following concrete curing requirements.
• Maintain tools, equipment, and work areas in a safe and organized condition.
• Follow company safety policies, OSHA regulations, and project-specific safety requirements.
• Identify and report hazards, defects, or quality concerns to supervision
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; vocational training in carpentry preferred
• 3+ years of structural carpentry experience in heavy civil, bridge, highway, water/wastewater, or industrial concrete construction preferred.
• Experience constructing large-scale concrete forms and falsework systems.
• OSHA 10-hour certification preferred.
• Valid driver's license preferred
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
• Knowledge of concrete placement procedures and formwork tolerances.
• Proficiency with hand tools, power tools, and measuring equipment.
• Strong mathematical and layout skills.
• Ability to work safely around heavy equipment and active construction operations
• Ability to lift and carry up to 75 pounds regularly.
• Frequent standing, walking, climbing, kneeling, bending, and reaching.
• Ability to work at heights, in trenches, and in varying weather conditions.
• Ability to use hand and power tools for extended periods.
• Outdoor construction environment with exposure to AZ climate; heat, cold, rain, dust, noise, and vibration.
• May require overtime, weekends, and travel to project sites as needed.
• Work performed around heavy equipment, concrete placement operations, and elevated work areas.
• Bridge and retaining wall construction.
• Cast-in-place concrete structures.
• Water and wastewater treatment facilities.
• Large foundation and structural concrete projects.
• Gang form and custom formwork construction.
• Use of form alignment systems incorporating snap ties, turnbuckles, walers, and concrete forming accessories.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)