Concrete Carpenter Form Setter

Division: Commercial Alberta

Bow River Paving, part of Trotter & Morton Group of Companies, has been providing asphalt paving services for private and commercial projects in Alberta since 1991. Our operations also include grading, gravelling, and snow removal services.

Bow River is currently looking to hire a Concrete Form Setter who will contribute to our team of dedicated personnel by bringing their experience and high-quality workmanship to every project.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Measure, cut, shape, assemble and join wood materials
• Build and lay out wood and metal forms according to specifications
• Set forms for the construction of concrete sidewalks, curbs, gutters, and other structures
• Load, unload, and transport construction materials
• Remove rubble and other debris at construction sites
• Check formwork, granular base, and steel reinforcement material
• Direct placement of concrete into forms or surfaces
• Compact concrete with tamper or compactor to bring to the required grade

Required Skills

• Basic carpentry skills
• Ability to read construction plans
• Strong attention to detail
• Pride in quality workmanship
• Ability to follow instructions

Required Experience

• City of Calgary Road Construction experience
• Concrete Formwork Experience
• Driver’s License is essential
• Weekend work and 10 hours plus work days 

Additional Requirements

• Ability to work outside, on uneven ground, for long periods of time in different weather conditions
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and crouch for long periods of time
• The position often requires overtime and can be seasonal in nature
• Travel may be required

This is a full-time, permanent position. We offer an excellent, competitive salary along with a comprehensive benefit package.

We firmly believe our employees are our best assets and we are committed to providing ongoing training and support to allow them to reach their full potential. Trotter & Morton Group of Companies is an industry-leader in safety, and we strive for an incident-free workplace in all aspects of our operations. If you have a strong work ethic and commitment to excellence, apply today and build a rewarding career as a member of our high-performing team.

Our Commitment to Diversity

The Trotter & Morton Group of Companies is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to hiring talented, qualified professionals without regard to race, age, gender, or any other protected ground and to providing an environment without discrimination.

Every effort is made to provide fair and equal employment and development opportunities and to ensure that our policies regarding hiring, compensation, promotions, and transfers are based solely on skills and capabilities, job requirements, job performance, and other job-related criteria.

We thank all applicants in advance, however, we will only contact candidates selected for an interview.