Concrete Finisher Journeyman

Job Summary

Concrete Finisher constructs, erects, installs, and repairs concrete structures, in fixtures of wood, plywood, and patent type form systems using hand tools and power tools within tolerances that conform to drawings and specifications, as well as directing and training Concrete Finisher helpers to do the same.

• Operate a transit/level to set grade for paving forms, establish sub‑grade, and set grade pens for finished concrete grade.
• Set forms for alleys, streets, driveways, sidewalks, ADA ramps, inlets, curbs, and concrete structure improvements.
• Place and finish concrete to the correct grade to ensure proper drainage and smooth ride quality that adheres to all City, State, and Federal Standards.
• Operation of electric and pneumatic tools.
• Selects, loads, and hauls job material to the work site.
• Direct the casting of the concrete with the truck driver.
• Pour, smooth, and level concrete using a rake, trowel, float, and screed.
• Apply seal and hardening components.
• Safely operates power vibrators to ensure the concrete is compacted.
• Polish surface using a power surfacing machine.
• Demonstrate Yates Core Values and Principles.
• Follow Yates Code of Conduct.
• Safety Responsibilities and Expectations
  • Responsible for refusing unsafe work and for carrying out all work by the established Yates Safety Procedures and Work Practices.
  • Report all incidents, near hits, and hazards to management.
  • Required to wear and maintain personal PPE.
  • Advise fellow employees of hazardous situations.
  • Participate in workplace inspections.
  • Comply with statutory requirements, including duty of care.
  • Participate in required and assigned training.
  • Provide suggestions to improve Safety.
  • Present a mature approach to working safely.
  • Attend pre‑start and Safety meetings and contribute.
• Other related duties as needed and assigned by Field Supervision.
• This is not an all‑in‑clusive list of tasks an employee may be asked to do. Employees are expected to complete any tasks they are assigned.

• Four (4) + years of heavy industrial–related concrete finisher experience.
• NCCER Concrete Finisher journeyman certification.

• Four (4) + years of heavy industrial–related concrete finisher experience.
• NCCER “Performance” Concrete Finisher journeyman verification.
• Other verified experiences or certifications with concrete finisher experience.

• Four (4) + years of heavy industrial–related concrete finisher experience.

• Read ISO’s, Blueprints, P&IDs.
• Ability to read and interpret instructions and document, plan, and perform work activities independently.
• The degree of job responsibilities and requirements may vary depending on months of experience.
• Personal hand tools required for craft as established on the Yates Industrial Minimum Tool List.
• Successful completion of required Safety training to include, but not limited to, Confined Space, LOTO, and Working at Heights.

This job description reflects an assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. This is not an all‑inclusive list of functions that an employee may be asked to do. Employees are expected to complete any tasks they are assigned.

• All weather conditions at varying temperatures.
• Work at varying elevations.
• Will work in windy and dusty environments.
• Moderate to high noise levels.
• The project site will contain light to heavy equipment vehicles, small to large equipment, materials, communication equipment, and tools.
• Ability to hear bells, whistles, and alarms.
• Required to wear safety‑approved body harnesses when working at 4’ or above.
• Required to adhere to large amounts of standing, walking, bending, squatting, climbing, and lifting.
• Ability to talk and hear to communicate.
• Will use arms and hands to signal, grab, hold, turn, push, and pull objects, materials, controls, and tools.
• Must be able to lift, carry, and move heavy objects up to 25 lbs.
• Will use vision abilities to focus, see short and long distances, colors, depth perception, and peripheral vision.

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