Carpenter (Concrete Formwork)

About this role

Join a local crew in Knoxville building and setting concrete formwork for commercial and civil projects. You will work under a foreman or lead installing footing, wall, column, deck, slab-on-grade, and tilt-up/precast forms. This role is hands-on and steady - no travel required. There are multiple openings available for carpenters with concrete formwork experience. Expect on-the-job training, chances to advance into lead roles, and consistent work from site to site within the Knoxville area.

What you'll do

• Build and install footing, wall, column, deck, and slab-on-grade forms
• Prep, set, and strip tilt-up and precast forms
• Perform forming and framing for concrete structures using hand and power tools
• Read and work from construction documents; assist with building layout and measurements
• Maintain and repair formwork and carpentry materials as directed by foreman/lead
• Follow site safety practices and participate in required site training

What we're looking for

• High school diploma or GED and a minimum of 2 years related experience and/or training
• Proven experience in concrete formwork and framing for decks, columns, walls, and slabs
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, and perform site layout
• Competent with carpenter hand and power tools and basic forming techniques
• Dependable, punctual, able to work locally on scheduled job sites (no travel)
• Willingness to follow site safety rules and work under the direction of a foreman or lead

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• 2+ years' experience in concrete formwork or related carpentry
• Ability to read construction drawings and perform site layout
• Journeyman-level carpentry skills or equivalent experience preferred
• OSHA 10 or other site safety training preferred
• Physically able to perform manual labor and handle jobsite demands

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