Cement Finisher

Position Description

Cement finishers are responsible for placement and surface preparation of concrete in conformance with the project requirements. This is a safety sensitive position.

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Follow safe work practices in accordance with the Hensel Phelps safety and health program.
• Must be able to take initiative.
• Possess a keen attention to detail and be able to follow instructions.
• Workers must provide their own safety footwear.
• Must be able to communicate effectively and professionally.
• Strong mathematical reasoning and quantitative skills.
• Must be reliable and punctual.

• Experienced in construction layout, blueprint reading and shop drawing reading.
• Positioning themselves on the concrete forms and moving the pump hose or concrete bucket into place for the pouring of the concrete.
• Levelling the top surface of freshly poured concrete on floors, walls, ceilings, or sidewalks; responsible for finishing the concrete surface to meet the tolerances for thickness and flatness before the concrete has cured, initially striking the concrete with a screed to create a level, smooth surface.
• Applies a bull float to the concrete to further smooth the surface and bring the moisture to the top of the concrete area.
• Applying hardening and sealing compounds to cure the surface of concrete, including waterproofing, damp‑proofing, and restoring concrete surfaces.
• Installing anchor bolts, steel plates and other fixtures in freshly poured concrete.
• Operates a trowel to finish the surface when the concrete has reached a semi‑cured status; follows with a steel trowel, often using a 14‑inch steel trowel for final troweling.
• Promotes a safe work environment and communicates jobsite hazards.

• Heavy Work:
  Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, up to 50 pounds frequently, and up to 20 pounds constantly to move objects.
• Walk, kneel, sit, crouch, reach, stoop, read/see, speak, push, pull, lift, stand, and finger/type; frequency varies by workflow.
• Walking – Frequently move about the jobsite.
• Operate computer or tablet and other office machinery such as a calculator and phone.
• Communicate frequently with employees and external stakeholders regarding office and field administration.
• Read written communications, view mail submissions, read and understand blueprints, load charts, and take/verify field measurements.
• Climbing – Ascend/descend ladders, stairs, scaffolding, and ramps at various heights.
• Working from heights – Comfortable and able to work from heights for extended times.
• Balancing – Maintain body equilibrium to prevent falling.
• Stooping – Bend downward and forward by the spine at the waist.
• Reaching – Extend hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction for various lengths of time.
• Grasping – Apply pressure to an object with fingers and palm regularly.
• Visual acuity and ability to operate a vehicle as certified and appropriate.
• Occasionally exposed to high and low temperatures.
• Frequently exposed to noisy environment and outdoor elements such as precipitation and wind.
• Use of hands and wrists with various tools.
• Prolonged use of jackhammer and pavement breaker.
• Use of wheelbarrows and brooms.
• Repetitive use of hands and wrists using power, rotational, and vibration tools including prolonged use of jackhammers and pavement breakers.
• Tolerate legally permissible exposure to dusts and chemicals, such as cement dust, solvents, and curing compounds.
• Must be able to safely wear a respirator and pass applicable medical and fit testing examinations.
• Must be able to hear commands from supervisors and backup safety alarms on equipment.

Hensel Phelps provides generous benefits for our full‑time employees. This position is eligible for company‑paid medical insurance, life insurance, accidental death & dismemberment, long‑term disability, 401(K) retirement plan, and our employee assistance program (EAP). Employees are eligible for paid time off beginning upon hire. Based on position location, a cost of living adjustment (COLA) may also be included (subject to periodic review and adjustment).

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