Diamond B Construction, a leading provider of highway, street, road, bridge, airport and many other types of high quality construction in Louisiana is currently seeking placement for the following position:

Bridge Carpenter to join our crews working around the state.

Company Benefits

• Competitive Wages


• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance


• Company Paid Short-Term Disability Insurance


• Company Paid Life Insurance ($10K) with additional Life Insurance Options


• Long-Term Disability Insurance Options


• 401K with competitive Company Match


• Employee Assistance Programs


• Medical HRA Account


• Vacation Pay


• Earned Sick Leave Program


• Strong Safety Culture


• Per Diem for company related travel

Job Duties:

• Accurately measures and marks lines on materials, using ruler, pencil, chalk, and marking gauge.


• Verifies trueness of structure using plumb bob and levels


• Shapes and cuts materials to specified measurements using a variety of tools.


• Understand blueprints and sketches to determine dimensions and materials needed to build forms, templates and other structures.


• Responsible for and take care of company’s tools and equipment.


• May direct and instruct other carpenters or carpenter helpers


• Assists with cement pours and finishing


• Follow established safety rules and regulations and maintain a safe and clean environment


• Gives full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate.


• Communicates any issues relating to safety or production up the chain of command. Reports any problems to the foreperson or supervisor. Asks questions if needing understanding.


• Performing other duties on the jobsite when equipment is not in operation, as to add to efficiency of our overall operation


• Following all safety policies and PPE use

Safety Requirements:

• Ability to work outdoors in high heat


• Ability to lift and carry weights up to 50 lbs. unassisted


• Ability to walk and stand on uneven surfaces for long periods of time


• Ability to operate a variety of hand tools and small equipment


• Ability to stoop, bend and climb as needed


• Ability work at heights exceeding 6 ft from the ground


• Ability to read, see and understand signs, signals, commands, instruction and safety policies


• Ability to train and teach proper safety techniques and PPE use

Experience/Skills Required:

• Must have minimum of 5 yrs. experience as a forming or bridge carpenter.


• Experience with cement pouring and finishing is preferred.


• Clear driving record and valid driver’s license needed to operate assigned company truck