Concrete Finisher​/Paver

Job Summary

The concrete finisher/paver smooths and finishes surfaces of poured concrete, such as sidewalks, roads, and curbs using a variety of hand and power tools. Aligns forms for sidewalks, curbs, gutters, patch voids, and uses saws to cut expansion joints.

• Check the forms that hold the concrete to see that they are properly constructed.
• Set the forms that hold concrete to the desired pitch, depth, and align them.
• Spread, level, and smooth concrete using rake, shovel, hand or power trowel, hand or power screed, and float.
• Mold expansion joints and edges, using edging tools, jointers, and straightedge.
• Monitor how the wind, heat, or cold affect the curing of the concrete throughout the entire process.
• Ensure compliance of all safety procedures and policies while promoting company’s safety culture.
• Perform other duties as requested, directed, or assigned.

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• At least 2 years’ experience in highway, bridge, sewer, and road construction.

• Knowledge of materials, methods, and tools involved in construction or repair of structures for highways, bridges, sewers, and roads.
• Knowledge of arithmetic, geometry, etc.
• Knowledge of machines, tools, designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Exercise discretion and independent judgement when handling day to day information.
• Excellent time-management skills to plan, organize, and prioritize tasks and responsibilities to meet deadlines and adjust to changing priorities.
• Ability to work cooperatively across all levels delivering on commitments – results oriented.
• Ability to complete work with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to work under pressure to meet department targets and deadlines.
• Ability to work non-routine hours, when necessary.
• Ability and willingness to travel as required.

• Ability to work outdoors, exposed to heat and humidity, cold and rain, and around heavy traffic areas.
• Moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another.
• Ability to operate job related tools.
• Constantly perform repeating motions that may include feet, leg, wrists, hands and/or fingers.
• Work that includes moving and/or lifting objects up to 50 pounds, carry at least 30 pounds and up to 150 pounds with help.
• Ability to frequently walk on uneven surfaces, including natural ground in varying weather conditions.

• Entry level

• Full-time

• Management and Manufacturing

• Construction