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    Bridge Carpenter - HRI, Inc. - State College, PA 1

     

    Company: HRI

     

    Country: USA

     

    Type of Contract: Seasonal

     

    Publication Date: Jul 19, 2025

     

    HRI, Inc., a Colas USA subsidiary, operates primarily in, Pennsylvania, Maryland, and West Virginia. Today, HRI, is a diversified construction company with expertise in highways, airports, water, sewer, treatment plants, bridges, and paving. HRI also has six asphalt plants. Our company benefits from being part of a much larger organization while still maintaining local control over our activities and preserving close ties to the communities we serve. To learn more about HRI visit www.hriinc.com/ .

     

    The Colas USA Family of Companies provides competitive pay, outstanding benefits, career advancement opportunities, professional education, and extensive training for every employee. We pride ourselves on upholding the highest standards of safety, environmental conservation, and ethical conduct as we strive to grow our infrastructure products and services through empowering and developing our people, fostering innovation, utilizing new technology, and maximizing vertical integration at all levels of the company’s value chain. To learn more about the Colas USA Family of Companies, please visit www.colasusa.com .

    Job Summary

    HRI, Inc., a leader in heavy civil construction since 1947, has an opening for an experienced and energetic Bridge Carpenters. The position will report to the supervisor on the project and will be responsible for a variety of duties in and around job site of construction projects. Excellent attendance is crucial for the team to achieve success. The ideal candidate has a proven record of success in fast-paced environments. Must have the ability to work with and communicate with cross-functional teams.

    Main Responsibilities

    + Ability to read engineering drawings and take direction from project Foreman

    + Familiarity with the erection of different types of concrete forming systems; placement and finishing of all aspects of concrete including foundations, walls, floors, structural slabs, etc.

    + Building structures required to the specifications of the job. Platforms, stairs, concrete forms, framework, temporary frame shelters, etc.

    + Install temporary handrails, stairs, and ladders. Erect and dismantle scaffolding

    + Tying rebar as necessary

    + Use carpentry hand tools such as levels, squares, plumb bobs, hammers, hand and power saws, adjustable wrenches, drill motors, reciprocating saws, pry bars, etc. Supply of non-electric/pneumatic hand tools is required

    Education

    + High school diploma or equivalent experience preferred

    + Valid drivers’ license with the ability to maintain a clean driving history

     

    Skills

     

    + Previous experience and knowledge with concrete, bridges and/or related fields preferred

    Physical Requirements

    + Wears and maintains personal protective equipment (PPE) as required by Company safety guidelines

    + Regularly required to lift and /or move up to 50 pounds with or without assistance, use hands to move and manipulate objects, and communicate (talk and hear)

    + Frequently required to stand; walk; sit; reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl

    + Standing/working on feet for long periods, and walking across uneven terrain

    + Frequent exposure to loud noise, all outdoor weather conditions, dust, fuel, oil, other chemicals, and airborne particles

    + Regularly exposed to fuel, oil, and other chemicals

    + Abides by company safety and drug/alcohol testing requirements

     

    Benefits and Perks

     

    + Choice of 3 Medical Plan Options

    + Prescription Drug Coverage

    + Dental and Vision Plans

    + Flexible Spending Account or Health Savings Options

    + Access to Telemedicine and Healthcare Advocacy Services

    + Employee Assistance Program

    + Life and AD&D Insurance

    + Disability Insurance

    + 401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match

    + Great starting rates

    + Sign on Bonus of $1,000 will be awarded to all hired candidates after 90 days of employment

     

    Colas Inc. and its subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity Employer. For details on the specifics of this commitment, please click here to view the EEO document (https://www.colasusa.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/ColasUSA\_EEOStatement.pdf) . If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to:

     

    + to meet the requirements of the role in which you are applying.

    + complete any part of the application process.

    + access or use the online application process and need an alternative method for applyi.

     

    Please contact Colas Inc. at 973-290-9082 or send an email to [email protected] .

     

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