Concrete Carpenter Journeyman

Job Description

Job Description

About This Role

Experienced journeyman concrete carpenter needed in Abilene, TX. This role pays $32/hour plus a $130 per diem for each day worked. Work will focus on structural concrete projects with heavy emphasis on formwork, reinforcing, placement and finishing. Ideal candidates are hands-on tradespeople who read plans, set and strip forms, rig and place reinforcement, and ensure pours are executed safely and to spec. If you bring solid formwork experience, reliable attendance, and a practical, safety-first approach, this is straightforward, steady work for you.

What You'll Do

• Layout, set, brace and strip concrete forms for structural pours according to drawings
• Install and tie reinforcement, embedments and dowels; ensure correct placement before pours
• Measure, cut and assemble formwork components and perform carpentry repairs on forms
• Assist with concrete placement, consolidation, finishing and protection/curing
• Perform site layout, rigging, and coordinate with crew leads to keep pours on schedule
• Inspect work for quality, follow safety rules, and maintain tools and equipment

What We're Looking For

• Journeyman-level concrete/formwork carpentry experience on structural projects
• Able to read and interpret construction drawings and civil layouts
• Skilled in concrete formwork, reinforcing, placement, finishing and curing
• Experience with rigging, bracing, scaffolding and site layout
• Ability to work in extreme temperatures and perform physical labor daily
• Reliable transportation to Abilene jobsite and professional on-site conduct

Qualifications

• Journeyman-level carpentry or equivalent trade experience
• Proven formwork/concrete project experience (references required)
• OSHA 10 (preferred) or willingness to obtain
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation
• Ability to pass a background check and drug screen if required

What We Offer

• $32.00 per hour pay
• $130 per diem for each day worked
• Consistent project work on structural concrete jobs
• Overtime opportunities when available
• Safe, skilled crews and on-site safety protocols

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