Carpenter

Who We Are

Ruby-Collins is an industry-leading, employee-owned general contractor headquartered in Atlanta, GA. For more than 70 years, we’ve been a trusted builder in the water and wastewater space, completing over $3 billion in work for communities across the country.

Consistently named one of the Southeast’s best places to work and a top contractor, our culture is grounded in safety and respect—every person home safe, every day. We value our people as our greatest strength and invest in clear paths for growth, learning, and advancement.

We also show up as neighbors. Beyond the work itself, our teams stay connected to the communities we serve, contributing time, expertise, and steady partnership where it matters most.

Industry-Leading Insurance & Benefits

We maintain a flexible and results-driven environment built on trust. To fully support our professionals and their families, we offer a premier compensation and benefits package:

• 100% Company-Paid Family Healthcare: $0 premiums for Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance, completely covering you and your entire family.
• Extended Year-End Rest: Flexible PTO plus an annual company closure between Christmas and New Year’s Day.
• Comprehensive Coverage: 100% company-paid Short-Term Disability (STD), Long-Term Disability (LTD), and Life Insurance policies.
• Financial Security: A competitive 401(k) plan with a 5% company match, alongside annual raises and performance bonuses.
• Advanced Wellness: $0 telemedicine access and 24/7 personal nurse/EAP support networks.
• Top-Tier Culture: Work within a collaborative environment consistently named a “Best Place to Work” in the Southeast.

Job Overview

The Carpenter is a skilled craftsman responsible for the structural foundation of water/wastewater infrastructure projects. This role focuses on the high-precision formwork required for pump stations, storage tanks, and treatment facilities.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Build, set, and secure formwork systems (including Symons, gang forms, and radius forms) for structural concrete pours.
• Ensure all forms are plumb, square, and reinforced to handle high-pressure pours.
• Install anchor bolts, rebar cages, and water stops.
• Construct troughs, weirs, and equipment pads for heavy process machinery.
• Construct temporary work platforms, safety railings, and scaffolding.
• Assist with the rigging of materials and pour phases.
• Assist with grouting equipment baseplates and installing miscellaneous metals.
• Adhere to OSHA, company, and site-specific safety protocols.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Experience: Proven concrete carpentry formwork experience, specifically in heavy civil, plant, or industrial construction.
• Travel & Location: Must live within a commutable distance to the job site and be willing to work out of town during the week. Note: Travel per diem is provided, and crews are home on the weekends.
• Technical Skills: Ability to read and interpret civil and structural blueprints, proficient in various forming systems, skilled with circular saws, miter saws, drills, and leveling equipment (transit or laser levels).
• Physical Requirements: Ability to perform strenuous physical labor for extended periods in outdoor elements (extreme heat, rain, or cold). Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs regularly, kneel, crouch, and safely navigate active construction terrains.
• Safety Mindset: A strict commitment to company safety policies and OSHA standards, specifically regarding personal protective equipment (PPE), trench safety, fall protection, and working safely around heavy equipment.
• Compliance: Must be authorized to work in the US and pass a pre-employment drug screening/physical.