About this role Join a busy concrete construction crew in Culpeper, VA as a Carpenter Helper supporting formwork and basic structural carpentry. This is hands-on site work building, setting, and stripping footings, slabs, decks, and tilt-up/precast forms. You'll use hand and power tools and work alongside experienced carpenters on active commercial jobsites. This role offers steady, ongoing work with no travel required, on-site training, and clear paths to advance into higher carpentry or formwork roles. Five openings are available for dependable candidates who can follow directions, work safely, and take pride in quality workmanship.
What you'll do- Assist in building, setting, and stripping footing, slab-on-grade, and structural deck forms
- Help prep and set tilt-up and precast forms on commercial jobsites
- Use hand and power tools to cut, measure, fasten, and repair wood, plywood, and steel form components
- Follow layout and form drawings and assist with alignment and bracing of forms
- Maintain a clean, safe work area and follow site-specific safety rules
- Participate in on-the-job training and required site certifications
What we're looking for- High school diploma or equivalent
- Minimum 1 year of related experience or training in carpentry or concrete formwork
- Able to measure and cut wood accurately and safely
- Experience helping carpenters with framing or forming preferred
- Comfortable using common carpenter hand and power tools
- Physically able to lift, carry, climb, and work outdoors on varied terrain
Qualifications- High school diploma or GED
- 1+ year of carpentry, formwork, or related construction experience
- Ability to read and interpret basic drawings/layouts
- Proven measuring and cutting skills with hand and power tools
- Able to communicate in English on the jobsite
What we offer- Steady, ongoing work with no travel required
- On-the-job training and opportunities to advance into lead carpenter roles
- Multiple openings (5) - room to join a crew quickly
- Site-specific safety training and certifications provided
- Predictable, local job assignments in Culpeper, VA
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