About This Role
Caring for concrete by placing, finishing, protecting, and repairing it is the main focus of this role. The Concrete Finisher must strictly follow all safety rules and regulations, including any site-specific requirements.
Responsibilities
- Expertly pour, level, and smooth concrete on a variety of surfaces including roads, sidewalks, curbs, and floors
- Set the forms that hold the concrete in place
- Patch existing surfaces
- Cut expansion joints
- Monitor the curing of the concrete to ensure a high-quality finish
- Clean and inspect surfaces for pouring issues
- Direct the casting of the concrete with the truck driver
- Pour, smooth, and level concrete using a rake, trowel, float, and screed, including handheld and power tool versions
- Monitor the effects of the weather on the curing process
- Apply sealing and hardening components
- Safely operate a power vibrator to ensure concrete is compacted
- Mold and construct expansion joints using joiners and edging tools
- Polish surfaces using a power surfacing machine
- Waterproof, damp-proof, and restore concrete surfaces
- Install anchor bolts, steel plates, and other fixtures in freshly poured concrete
- Commit to safety and keeping the work area neat and clean
- Help keep jobsites clean by sweeping compound, using a HEPA vacuum, and brooms
Requirements
- High school degree or GED equivalent, technical school, or college experience
- Minimum of 2 years' work experience as a concrete laborer or mason
- Must complete OSHA 10-hour and OSHA 30-hour training program
- Knowledge of hand-held and power tools including power vibrators, polishers, cutting saws, and edging tools
- Excellent communication, organization, and people skills, with proven success working in team environments
- Must be able to work with limited supervision
- Ability to stand for long periods of time
- Ability to lift heavy materials (frequency will vary based on work at the time; equipment may be available for assistance)
- Ability to kneel for long periods of time
- Position may require frequent walking throughout the jobsite
- Working at heights will vary, as well as working with various pieces of equipment that will provide protection at such heights, scaffolds, aerial man lifts, and personal fall protection
Benefits
- Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
- Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
- Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
- Paid Time Off (Vacation & Public Holidays)
