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Bridge/Structure Carpenter
Company: Knife River - Texas Division Department: Construction
Location: Bryan , TX Hiring Manager: Jason L Waddle
Closing Date: 09/30/2024 at 11:59pm CDT Job Type: Full-Time
Job Summary:
Knife River is a PEOPLE-first company. Our team members are the key to our success, and we are committed to giving them the tools, training and time to do their jobs productively and go home safely each day. Our goal is to build strong teams that, in turn, build strong communities. Join our growing team today!

Knife River has an excellent opportunity for a bridge carpenter to build rough wooden structures, such as concrete forms, scaffolds, tunnel and sewer supports, and temporary frame shelters, according to sketches, blueprints, or oral instructions.
Minimum Qualifications:
-Have a valid Driver's License is preferred.
-Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen and physical.
-Must meet Knife River-South employment standards with regards to background/MVR checks.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
-Have basic carpentry skills.
-Have previous bridge carpentry / construction experience preferred
-Be able to read construction plans.
-Must have proper knowledge of using and maintaining any type of power equipment required to fulfill job description and possess the appropriate tools of the trade.
-Must be able to work overtime and be flexible with hours (day time/night time).
-Ability to work outside in all seasons.
-Must have a “safety first” attitude. Strict adherence to safety requirements and procedures is required.
Essential Duties/Responsibilities:
-Examine specifications to determine dimensions of structure.
-Measure boards, timbers, or plywood, using square, measuring tape and ruler, and marks cutting lines on materials, using pencil and scriber.
-Saw boards and plywood panels to required sizes.
-Nail cleats (braces) across boards to construct concrete supporting forms.
-Brace forms in place with timbers, tie rods, and anchor bolts, for use in building concrete piers, footings, and walls.
-Erect chutes for pouring concrete.
-Cut and assembles timbers to build trestles and cofferdams.
-Dig or direct digging of post holes and set poles to support structures.
-Examine structural timbers and supports to detect decay, and replace timbers as required, using hand tools, nuts, and bolts.
-Understand and comply with all Company Safety policies and procedures, such as making certain that proper safety scaffolding and other equipment is in place while performing job duties.
-Secure and put away all tools, equipment, and materials at the end of each work day.
-Perform other duties as instructed.
-Timely and regular attendance is essential.
At Knife River, we are committed to helping our military transition to civilian life. We are constantly looking to add veterans to our workforce and want to make the transition as smooth as possible. There are many jobs within the military that are transferable to our bridge carpenter position:

Army:
Construction Engineering Technician

Marines:
Basic Engineer, Construction, and Equipment Marine

Navy:
Builders
Position will remain open until 9/30/2024 or until it is filled.

Women, minorities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.
Benefits:
* Paid Holidays * Paid Time Off * Medical Plans with GENEROUS Employer contributions and funding * Health Savings Account* Prescription Card * Flexible Spending Accounts for Medical and Dependent Care * Dental * Vision * Company Paid Life and AD&D Insurance * Company Paid Short Term Disability Income Replacement * Company Paid Long Term Disability Income Replacement * Profit Sharing * 401(k) with Company Match * Voluntary Life Insurance for Employees, Spouses, and Dependents * Critical Illness Plan * Accident Coverage Plan* Company Paid Employee Assistance Plan, Travel Insurance, Access to Legal Advice*
How To Apply
Knife River is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status or any other protected category under applicable state/federal law. Applicants of diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Subject to pre-employment drug testing and background check.

If unable to apply online, mail completed application to Knife River Corporation South, PO Box 674, Bryan, TX 77806.
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Knife River is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected Veteran status.

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