Concrete Finisher

Overview

Concrete Finisher
- Concrete Craftsman Team

The Concrete Finisher plays a critical role in the construction and finishing of commercial concrete projects. This position is responsible for performing skilled tasks such as placing, leveling, smoothing, and finishing concrete, setting and stripping forms, operating finishing tools and power equipment, and ensuring high-quality surface results. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience in concrete finishing, a strong work ethic, and the ability to collaborate effectively within a fast-paced team environment.

This role requires physical stamina, precise attention to detail, and a strong commitment to safety and workmanship on every job site.

Essential Functions

• Communicate effectively and provide assistance to fellow crew members to ensure efficient workflow and project coordination.
• Assist in placing, pouring, leveling, and finishing concrete to meet project specifications and quality standards.
• Read and interpret plans, drawings, instructions, and specifications to accurately complete assigned work activities.
• Signal equipment operators to guide the alignment, movement, and adjustment of machinery, equipment, and materials.
• Clean and prepare construction sites to eliminate potential hazards, and clean tools, equipment, machinery, and work areas after use.
• Erect and disassemble scaffolding, shoring, braces, ramps, and other temporary structures in accordance with safety procedures.
• Perform routine safety inspections, serve as a safety monitor, and assist with onsite and remote safety training as needed.
• Safely operate a variety of hand and power tools required for concrete placement, finishing, and general construction tasks.

Demonstrate cognitive ability to:

• Follow directions and routines.
• Work independently with appropriate judgment.
• Exhibit awareness.
• Read words and numbers.
• Concentrate, memorize, and recall.

• A minimum of 12 months of experience in commercial concrete flatwork and finishing, including tasks such as placing, leveling, smoothing, and finishing concrete.
• Experience operating power float equipment (walk-behind or ride-on) is required.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision while maintaining a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to obtain and maintain OSHA 10 Certification.
• Physical capability to regularly lift and lower objects up to 50 pounds, and up to 80 pounds on occasion.
• Reliable transportation and willingness to travel to job sites, including occasional overnight stays.
• A valid driver’s license is strongly preferred.
• Strong attendance record and satisfactory performance evaluations.

The physical demands described here are representation of those that must be met by an employee, with or without reasonable accommodation, to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job the employee may be exposed to conditions that include weather such as heat and/or humidity and cold, fumes or airborne particles, exposure to dust and asphalt, and moving mechanical parts.

There may be occasional exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals. Conditions can also include risk of electrical shock and risk of vibration. The noise level in the work environment can often be loud.

The Finisher is regularly required to:

• Walk, climb stairs, sit, and stand.
• Talk and hear at normal levels.
• See with close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and can adjust focus.
• Reach with hands and arms.
• Use hands and fingers to operate tools and other business machines.
• Life and/or move up to 80lbs.

• Comprehensive medical, vision and dental
• 401K with employer matching
• Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability
• PTO
• Holidays
• Education reimbursement
• Supplemental insurance plans

Monday thru Friday: 6:00 am to 5:00 pm (hours can vary as needed). (Occasional Saturdays)

• Ability to work additional hours and/or overtime depending on job needs.

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