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