Concrete Finisher

About This Role

This role involves ensuring the quality and durability of concrete surfaces, including floors, walls, and sidewalks, within the construction industry. The Concrete Finisher will work with precision and attention to detail, collaborating with the construction team to complete projects on time.

Responsibilities

• Smooth and finish surfaces of poured concrete, such as floors, walls, foundations, sidewalks, roads, or curbs using a variety of hand and power tools
• Align forms for sidewalks, curbs, or gutters; patch voids; and use saws to cut expansion joints
• Monitor the curing of the concrete and perform finishing operations when the concrete is ready
• Operate power vibrator to compact concrete
• Direct the casting of the concrete and supervise laborers who use shovels or special tools to spread it

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• At least 2 years of experience in concrete finishing
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and schematics
• Knowledge of concrete mixing, pouring, and finishing techniques
• Ability to use hand and power tools safely and effectively
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs regularly
• Must be able to stand, walk, and work on feet for extended periods (8–12 hours/day)
• Frequent bending, stooping, squatting, climbing, and kneeling
• Ability to climb ladders and work at heights
• Capable of working outdoors in various weather conditions (heat, cold, rain)
• Must have good hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity
• Must be able to hear instructions and warnings in a noisy environment
• Skills in manual labor, hand tools, demolition, excavation, underground utility work, dump truck operation, concrete finishing, and heavy equipment operation

Nice to have:

• Certification in concrete finishing
• Experience operating heavy equipment, such as dump trucks and excavators
• Experience with underground utility work