The Structures Division of the H&K Group, Inc. is looking for a Bridge Carpenter to construct, erect, install, and repair structures and fixtures of wood, plywood, and wallboard, conforming to local building codes. The Carpenter will support bridge and other structural projects throughout Northeast PA and the Lehigh Valley.Why work for H&K Group, Inc.?Competitive salary commensurate with experience401(k) Savings and Investment PlanTuition reimbursement programs available to qualifying employees for approved programsAdditional training programs including on the job, online through H&K Academy, manufacturer offered training, and moreEssential Duties and ResponsibilitiesPerforms all work according to OSHA and H&K Safety policiesStudies blueprints, sketches, or building plans for information pertaining to type of material required, such as lumber or fiberboard and dimensions of structure of fixture to be fabricatedSelects specified type of lumber or other materialsMarks cutting and assembly lines on materialsShapes materials to prescribed measurementsAssembles cut and shaped materials and fastens them together with nails, dowel pins or glueVerifies trueness of structure with plumb bob and carpenter’s levelErects framework for structures and lays subflooringBuilds stairs and lays out and installs partitions and cabinet workCovers subfloor with building paper to keep out moisture and lays hardwood, parquet, and wood-strip-block floors by nailing floors to subfloor or cementing them to mastic or asphalt baseApplies shock-absorbing, sound-deadening and decorative paneling to ceilings and wallsFits and installs prefabricated window frames, doors, doorframes, weather stripping, interior and exterior trim, and finish hardware, such as locks, letter drops and kick platesConstructs forms and chutes for pouring concreteErects scaffolding and ladders for assembling structures above ground levelOther duties as assignedRequired Skills, Education, and ExperienceHigh school diploma or equivalent such as the GED from an accredited educational institution or 1 month of related experience and / or trainingEquivalent combinations of education and experience may be consideredStrong verbal and written communication skillsProblem solvingAbility to travel as required for projectsAbility to fit test & utilize appropriate PPE as neededAbility to meet physical requirements (movement, lifting, as relevant to job)Preferred Skills, Education, and Experience3 months of relevant experience and / or trainingExperience in heavy civil and highway constructionOSHA or other relevant safety certificationsPhysical DemandsRegularly required to stand, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, lift and / or move up to 25 poundsFrequently required to walk, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, and crouch or crawl, talk and hear, lift and / or move up to 50 poundsOccasionally required to lift and / or move up to 100 pounds, frequently exposed to outside weather conditions, and occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of electrical shock, vibration, and noise level is usually loudThe H&K Group, Inc. provides complete heavy civil contracting and construction materials solutions with safety, speed, quality, efficiency, and value. We are now a dynamic group of vertically integrated companies that has been growing and prospering for over 50 years.Thank you for your interest in employment with H&K Group, Inc. At H&K, we invest in our people, providing essential training, instruction, and supervisory support that they need to develop and grow within our company. We seek dynamic, motivated people who are driven to make a difference.H&K does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, veterans’ status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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