Civil Carpenter

Concrete Finisher Helper

Helpers (usually 0 months 42 months experience) Preferred to have at least 6 months documented field experience. Assist journeyman level finisher in smoothing and finishing surfaces of poured concrete floor, walls, sidewalks or curbs to specified textures.

Responsibilities :

• May mix cement or epoxy grouts using concrete mixing machine or hoe.
• Signals the concrete deliverer to position truck to facilitate pouring.
• May build or reinforce forms or bracing prior to pours.
• Loads, transports and unloads tools, equipment and supplies.
• Spreads concrete to specified depth and workable consistency, using a float to bring water to surface and produce soft topping.
• Levels, smooths and shapes surfaces of freshly poured concrete, using straight edge and float or power screed.
• Finishes concrete surfaces using power trowel or wets and rubs concrete with abrasive stone to specified finish.
• Remove rough or defective spots from concrete surfaces, power grinder or chisel and hammer and patches holes with fresh concrete or epoxy compound.
• Spray cement mortar or concrete to cover exposed earth, masonry, and steel surfaces and forcing grout into drilled holes or spaces between foundations.
• Molds expansion joints and edges using edging tools, jointers and straight edge.
• May direct sub-grade work and setting of forms.
• Assists in lifting, positioning and securing of materials and work pieces.
• Perform minor maintenance and cleaning activities with tools and equipment.
• Responsible for observing and complying with all safety and project rules. Performs other duties as required.