Smith Rowe

Want to be part of a company who gives back to their employees?  You've stopped at the right ad! We expect a lot from our employees, but we also give a lot in return. 

We care about our employees by providing an exceptional benefits package. We also work to further our employees' careers by doing our best to promote within the company.  If you care about job performance, work well with others, can be accountable, have a positive attitude, can follow company/safety guidelines, are dependable, punctual, respond positively to supervision, you will be a great fit for our company!

Operating since 1983, the Smith-Rowe Team has grown and developed into a formidable construction company. Our organization employs teams with capabilities in structures, grading, utilities, storm drain, retaining walls, sound walls, signage, demolition, crushing, logging, clearing and grubbing and marine construction.

Benefits:

• Competitive Salary
• Employee Paid Premiums for Medical Insurance
• Health Reimbursement Account
• Telemedicine
• Paid Life Insurance
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Holidays
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Matching Contributions
• Sign On/Referral Bonuses

Position Overview:  The position of a Bridges/Structures Carpenter is a skilled position that builds forms for concrete, pours concrete and installs reinforced steel and anchor bolts for the erection of support structures in construction.  This position also involves operating cement mixers, power tools and other types of equipment as well as other assigned duties

Duties and Responsibilities:
Builds and assembles wood forms and form systems using saws, hammers, drills, and other power tools as required
Digs ditches and trenches
Compacts and levels dirt to grade specifications.
Shovels cement and other materials into portable cement mixers. 
Mixes, pours and spreads concrete
Uses hand tools such as hammer, shovels, chainsaws, drills, hydraulic tools, etc. for necessary tasks.
Provides assistance to other workers
Erects and disassembles scaffolding, shoring, barricades, etc.
Loads and unloads equipment

Education and/or Experience:

Two years' minimum Carpenter experience
High School education or equivalent preferred
Ability to read and understand construction plans, preferred
Bridge construction preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

Attention to Detail
Ability to understand and follow oral instructions and effectively communicate with supervisors, co-workers and the public
Able to comply with all safety policies and procedures and OSHA regulations
Able to comply with all company policies and procedures
Ability to travel and work overtime (including nights and weekends) when required
Must have a strong work ethic
Valid driver's license, preferred
Must be able to pass a pre-employment and random drug screen.

Physical Demands:  The physical demands below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds
Able to stand, kneel, squat, bend, push, pull, climb, and stretch regularly while performing the essential functions of the job
Able to push and pull with hands and arms and move repetitively
Able to be alert and cognitive of multiple concurrent activities of the construction site, including awareness of other employees, subcontractors, machinery, equipment, and moving traffic when applicable
Able to work around loud noises
Coordination between hand, eyes, feet to guide tools, equipment and objects is required
Ability to walk and work on uneven terrain
Environmental Working Conditions
All work is performed outside in heat, cold, and inclement weather.
Exposure to all elements of nature
Exposure to all types of terrain
Exposure to loud noise
Exposure to fumes, odors, gasses, dusts, etc.
Work in close proximity to heavy traffic

NOTE:  This job description indicates in general the nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities and other essential functions expected of an employee.  It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of an employee.  An employee may be asked to perform other duties as required.

Equal Opportunity Employer - Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities