About This Role
Finishing concrete on various job sites, including foundations, slabs, sidewalks, and curbs, is the core of this role for a construction crew. This position is for a skilled and detail-oriented concrete finisher with hands-on experience and a commitment to high-quality work.
Responsibilities
- Set and align concrete forms for sidewalks, curbs, pads, and slabs
- Pour, spread, and level concrete using rakes, shovels, and screeds
- Smooth and finish surfaces using hand tools (trowels, floats, edgers, jointers)
- Apply textures or surface treatments as specified (broom finish, stamped, etc.)
- Monitor weather conditions and adjust finishing techniques accordingly
- Cut control joints and edges for proper expansion and appearance
- Cure surfaces using appropriate compounds and methods
- Ensure quality control, proper thickness, slope, and surface integrity
- Read and interpret blueprints or drawings as needed
- Maintain tools and equipment in clean, working order
- Clean and inspect surfaces for pouring issues
- Direct the casting of the concrete with the truck driver
- Safely operate a power vibrator to ensure the concrete is compacted
- Mold and construct expansion joints using joiners and edging tools
- Polish surfaces using a power surfacing machine
- Perform additional duties as assigned
Requirements
- 2+ years of concrete finishing experience preferred
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- Strong knowledge of concrete tools, techniques, and materials
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, physically demanding environment
- Comfortable with standing, bending, kneeling, and lifting up to 75 lbs
- Reliable, punctual, and able to work well in a team
- Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation preferred
- Ability to work long hours, including weekends and evenings, as needed
- Must be willing to travel overnight when projects are outside the local area
- Remaining in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods: Constantly
- Moving about to accomplish tasks at a worksite or moving from one worksite to another: Constantly
- Moving self in different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments, such as stooping, kneeling, or crouching: Constantly
- Adjusting, moving and lifting objects in all directions: Constantly
- Talking and hearing to communicate with others: Constantly
- Seeing to perform job duties at close range, such as monitors or screens: Rarely
- Seeing to perform job duties at a distance, such as driving or operating equipment: Occasionally
