Concrete Helper

Job Summary

Concrete Helper assists a Concrete Finisher in constructing, erecting, installing, and repairing 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.

• Level IV:
  Competent to complete Journeyman level Concrete tasks with minimal supervision.

• Assist with operating a transit/level to set grade for paving forms, establish sub-grade, and set grade pens for finished concrete grade.
• Assist with setting forms for alleys, streets, driveways, sidewalks, ADA ramps, inlets, curbs, and concrete structure improvements.
• Assist with placing and finishing 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.
• Assist with pouring smoothing and leveling concrete using a rake, trowel, float, and screed.
• Assist with applying seal and hardening components.
• Safely operates power vibrators to ensure the concrete is compacted.
• Assist with the polishing surface using a power surfacing machine
• Work within precise standards of accuracy.
• Compare and see differences in the size, shape, and form of lines, figures, and objects.
• Observe flat drawings or diagrams and understand how they would look like solid objects.
• Apply basic mathematical skills.
• Follow oral and written directions.
• 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 prestart and Safety meetings and contribute.
• Other related duties as needed and assigned by Field Supervision.
• This is not an all-inclusive list of tasks an employee may be asked to do. Employees are expected to complete any tasks they are assigned.

• Level IV:
  • Thirty-six (36) + months of heavy industrial‑related concrete experience
  • Other verified experiences or certifications with concrete experience
• Level III:
  • Twenty‑four (24) to thirty‑five (35) months of heavy industrial‑related concrete experience
• Level II:
  • Twelve (12) to twenty‑three (23) months of heavy industrial‑related concrete experience
• Level I:
  • Zero (0) to eleven (11) months of heavy industrial‑related concrete experience
  • One (1) year of industrial experience

• Must have the ability to read and interpret instructions and documentation
• 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 nor restrict 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