Concrete Finisher

Overview

Whitaker Construction, founded in 1953, has over 70 years of experience in the heavy civil and underground utility construction industry. Whitaker is an ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan) company with more than 600 employees and nearly 70 crews, performing projects in Utah, Idaho, Nevada, Wyoming, Colorado, and Oregon.

Job Summary:

As a Concrete Finisher at Whitaker Construction, you will ensure concrete surfaces are finished to meet high-quality standards. You will set forms, spread and smooth concrete, monitor curing processes, and direct casting activities. The role requires collaboration with the construction team, adherence to safety protocols, and efficient workflow. The ideal candidate has a minimum of 3 years of concrete finishing experience, a strong work ethic, and a commitment to safety.

Core Responsibilities:

• Set forms that hold concrete to the desired pitch and depth and align them.
• Check that forms holding concrete are properly constructed.
• Spread, level, and smooth concrete using rake, shovel, hand or power trowel, screed, and float.
• Monitor how weather conditions affect curing throughout the process.
• Direct the casting of concrete and supervise laborers who use shovels or specialty tools.
• Produce a rough concrete surface using a broom.
• Mold expansion joints and edges with edging tools, jointers, or a straightedge.
• Signal the truck driver to position the truck to facilitate pouring and movement of the chute.
• Apply hardening and sealing compounds to cure the concrete surface.
• Operate a power vibrator to compact concrete.
• Chip, scrape, and grind high spots and rough projections to finish concrete.
• Cut out damaged areas, drill holes for reinforcing rods, and position rods to repair concrete.
• Waterproof or restore concrete surfaces with appropriate compounds.
• Wet the concrete surface and rub with a stone to achieve the specified finish.
• Prepare the surface for bonding and fill holes and cracks with grout, slurry, or epoxy.
• Direct subgrade work, mix concrete, and set forms for beams, columns, and panels.
• Mix cement, sand, and water to produce concrete, grout, or slurry using appropriate tools.
• Perform clean-up in connection with the work and comply with safety policies, procedures, and standards.
• Assist construction laborers with duties and be prepared to take on other responsibilities as assigned by supervisors.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred. Vocational training is strongly desired.
• Preferred interview status for candidates with secondary or post-secondary credentials (e.g., Precision Exams, NOCTE).
• Minimum 3 years of concrete finishing experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Willingness to learn from others and a strong sense of personal responsibility.
• Commitment to working safely near equipment and others, with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.

Physical Requirements

• Able and willing to work long hours, including day, night, weekend shifts, and outside normal hours.
• Able to walk, lift, reach, stoop, stand, grasp, balance, climb, kneel, crouch, and lift up to 50 pounds frequently.
• Able to work outdoors in varying weather, noise, vibrations, and job hazards.
• Ability to perform physical labor and other strenuous tasks.

Benefits

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) with ownership in the company and its success
• Competitive wages
• Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Short Term Disability, and Supplemental Insurance
• 401K with employer match
• Vacation and Paid Holidays
• Quarterly Incentive Program (profit sharing)
• Referral Bonuses
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Equal Opportunity and Accommodation

The ADA defines “reasonable accommodation” as a change or adjustment to a job or work environment that allows a qualified individual with a disability to satisfactorily perform the essential functions of a job. Whitaker Construction is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate. It will take affirmative action measures to ensure against discrimination based on race, creed, color, national origin, or sex.

Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.