REEVES | Lead Carpenter (Bridge Division) - Spartanburg, SC

Bridge Lead Carpenter

Reeves Company is looking for an experienced Bridge Lead Carpenter based out of Spartanburg, SC location to serve as a member and leader of a crew performing work for the repair, maintenance and replacement of bridges and structures. The successful candidate for this role will have an uncompromising focus on safety excellence. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years' experience in bridge / heavy highway construction (2+ years' experience in Lead / Lead Carpenter role preferred).

Main Responsibilities

Ability to perform tasks on all areas and aspects of construction project, including the ability to work with tools, lumber, and materials. Basic Carpentry as it relates to the building and bracing of wooden forms and falsework. Drive Pile - must be able to work off the ground positioning pile in leads, climbing ladders up to 60 feet. Steel and Concrete Girder Erection - must be able to work off the ground assembling and guiding girders into final position, including handling as needed to preset. Manage craftsmen and laborers, equipment and materials. Maintain crews productively and efficiently. Training of others on the crew. Attend daily safety meetings. Follow safety policies and procedures to maintain safe work environment. Perform quality work to meet requirements. Work hours adjusted to meet the project's needs, days, nights and weekends. Able to work in adverse weather conditions, hot or cold temperatures. Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

5+ years' experience in bridge/heavy highway construction. 2+ years' experience in Lead/Lead Carpenter role (preferred). Demonstrated leadership capabilities; experience managing crews and subcontractors (preferred). Ability to communicate effectively with crew members, project management, subcontractors, and vendors. Ability to effectively read and understand work plans. Possess a strong work ethic and desire to learn.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or walk; talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee frequently is required to stand and walk. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 60 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Employees must have 20/40 vision, either naturally or with corrective lenses. Hearing should be excellent or corrected by audio device.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts, outside weather conditions, and vibration. The employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; high, precarious places, and toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually very loud.

Benefits and Compensation

Competitive pay & comprehensive benefits include paid holidays, vacation, life insurance, accidental death & dismemberment insurance, group health plan options (incl. medical, dental & vision, HSA, FSA), short term disability benefits & 401(k)/401(k) Roth w/company match.

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**Drug-Free Workplace**