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Concrete Finisher

Granite Construction
Galveston, Texas
Full-time

General Summary

This position is responsible for safely smoothing out, leveling, and finishing surfaces of poured concrete to specified quality and textures with the use of hand and / or power tools.

Essential Job Accountabilities

  • Pour, spread, tamp, level shape, smooth and finish concrete to meet horizontal tolerances and finish specs from hard trowel to heavy broom.
  • Operate various machinery and equipment including but not limited to cement edging, troweling, and finishing equipment, bull float, broom, and trowel machines.
  • Mold expansion joints and edges, using edging tools, jointers, and straightedge.
  • Patch horizontal and vertical concrete. Construct and assemble concrete forms and wooden frame structures for various concrete formations.
  • May assist subgrade work, mixing of concrete or other aggregate mixtures.
  • May break up and repair old concrete surfaces.
  • Other duties as required.
  • Ability to wear a full body harness and work at heights while tied off.
  • Ability to work, day, swing, and night shifts (occasionally extended hours).
  • Ability to work in constant exposure to outside elements, in all weather conditions. Ability to work in safety sensitive construction setting, including exposure to moving machinery and heavy equipment.
  • Ability to work collaboratively with a team in a fast-paced and complex environment.
  • Ability to squat, crawl, and work in awkward positions / confined spaces.
  • Previous related experience in construction industry, preferred.
  • 1-2 years of concrete finishing experience, preferred.
  • Experience working with concrete curb machine, preferred.

Certification

High School Diploma, GED or equivalent years of experience

Work Experience

Appropriate training and experience required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • Work rapidly and accurately with hands
  • Follow set procedures and standards
  • Compare and see differences in size, shape, and form of lines, figures, and objects
  • Picture objects from drawings or diagrams
  • Rate information using standards that can be measured or checked
  • Calculate amounts of concrete required for each job
  • Work within precise limits or standards of accuracy.

Physically, workers must be able to :

  • Climb and maintain body balance
  • Use hands and arms fully
  • Stand, kneel, bend, crawl, or crouch for long periods
  • See well (either naturally or with correction)
  • 30+ days ago
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