Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Blythe Development, headquartered in Charlotte, NC, is a licensed general contractor specializing in site work, road construction and golf course construction in North Carolina, South Carolina and Virginia. We are now 100% Employee Owned!

The company, founded by twin brothers and Charlotte natives Jack and Frank Blythe in 1989. Blythe Development's operations include clearing, grading, storm drainage, sanitary sewer, waterline, curb and gutter, sidewalk, concrete paving, retaining walls, culverts, bridges, stone base and asphalt paving. Blythe Brothers Asphalt Company provides the asphalt services for Blythe Development Co. Blythe Development employs over 900 employees. This large, experienced workforce enables Blythe Development to self-perform 80% of site groundwork, which gives them greater control than competitors who must subcontract the bulk of the job.

A Bridge Carpenter performs tasks involving strenuous physical labor on highway and heavy construction projects. May operate a variety of hand tools, power tools and lifts. May clean and prepare sites, dig trenches, set braces and forms for structures, clean up rubble, debris and remove waste materials. The Carpenter must maintain a clean and secure job site (pick up tools/equipment) to eliminate potential hazards; must ensure that proper safety and incident reporting procedures are followed and bring any problems to the attention of a Supervisor.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of proper use of lifts, hand and power tools, materials and supplies used in highway and heavy construction work in a safe manner to minimize the risk of injury, property damage or loss of life

• Ability to work at heights with the use of mobile equipment and proper PPE

• Knowledge of first aid and applicable safety precautions

• Ability to work independently and complete assigned tasks according to work schedule

• Ability and willingness to communicate, follow instructions and transmit written and oral instructions

• Ability to meet attendance schedule with dependability and consistency

Physical Demands

• Regularly works near moving machinery/tools which requires good manual dexterity and multi-limb coordination, must be able to move quickly and have excellent stamina
• Must be able to lift, push, pull or carry objects (over 50 lbs.), use legs, hips, shoulders, abdominal and lower back muscles to provide support over time without fatigue
• Must be able to stand and/or walk for long periods of time and climb a ladder

Equal Opportunity Employer

Drug Free Workplace

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