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CONCRETE FORM SETTER - Get Hired Today


Company: Knife River - Texas Division Department: Construction
Location: Waco, TX Hiring Manager: W L Fitzgerald
Closing Date: 12/31/2024 at 11:59pm CDT Job Type: Full-Time
Job Summary:
We believe in building strong teams, that in turn, build strong communities. Knife River is a people-first company. Everything we do starts with our team. Our talented women and men build things that last – from roads to bridges to great relationships.

The form setter constructs built-in-place or prefabricated wooden and/or metal forms for the construction of concrete sidewalks, curbs and gutters and other concrete structures.
Minimum Qualifications:
1. A valid Driver's License is preferred.
2. Must have basic carpentry skills. Previous construction industry experience preferred.
3. Must be able to read construction plans.
4. Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen, physical and E-Verify.
Preferred Qualifications:
-Previous experience in heavy highway road and bridge work is preferred.
-A valid driver's license and an acceptable driving record is preferred.
Duties and Responsibilities:
-Build and lay out forms as required according to specifications with the ability to make calculations depending on grades.
-Saw slumber to blueprint dimensions, using handsaw or power saw, and nails lumber together to make panels.
-Erect built-in-place forms or assembles and installs prefabricated forms on construction site according to blueprint specifications, using hand tools, plumb rule, and level.
-Insert spreaders and tie rods between opposite faces of form to maintain specified dimensions.
-Anchor and brace forms to fixed objects, using nails, anchor rods, steel cables, planks, and timbers.
-Clean work site of any tools, debris and equipment.
-Timely and regular attendance is essential.
-Performs other duties as assigned.
Benefits:
* Paid Holidays * Paid Vacation * Two Medical Plan Options with Generous Employer Contributions * Health Savings Account (partially funded by Employer) * Prescription Drug Plans * 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, Accident, and Critical Illness plans for Employees, Spouses, and Dependents * Company Paid Employee Assistance Plan, Travel Insurance, and Access to Legal Advice

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 concrete form setter position:

Army: Carpentry and Masonry Specialist

Navy: Builders
This open job posting will remain open until 12/31/2024 or until it is filled.

Women, minorities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.

To be considered for this position, candidates must complete and submit an employment application at jobs.kniferiver.com by the posting deadline noted above. If unable to complete an application online, you may print and send completed application to Knife River Corporation South, PO Box 1800, Waco, TX 76703.

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.

If you are an individual with a qualified disability as defined by federal, state, or local law and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application for any reason, please contact your state employment agency or you may call 979-361-2900 to speak with a human resources representative.

Subject to pre-employment drug testing and background check.
This Employer Participates in E-Verify (PDF). Download PDF Application (PDF)
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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