Concrete Finisher

Concrete Finisher- 6 Week Project
- Weekly Pay

Location:
Des Moines, IA

Pay: $56.93/hour

Schedule:
Monday-Friday, 10-hour shifts

We are seeking an EXPERIENCED
Concrete Finisher to join our team on a large-scale industrial construction project for 6 weeks. This position is responsible for placing, screeding, finishing, curing, and repairing concrete surfaces while ensuring all work meets project specifications, quality standards, and safety requirements. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years experience working on commercial or industrial concrete projects and possess the skills necessary to deliver high-quality concrete finishes in a fast-paced construction environment.

Responsibilities:

• Place, spread, screed, float, and finish concrete surfaces for foundations, slabs, equipment pads, paving, and other structural components.
• Operate and maintain concrete finishing equipment, including ride-on trowels, walk-behind trowels, power screeds, vibrators, and saws.
• Read and interpret blueprints, specifications, elevations, and layout information to ensure accurate execution of work.
• Establish and maintain proper grades and elevations using laser levels and other measuring equipment.
• Monitor concrete placement activities to ensure proper consolidation, finish quality, and adherence to project requirements.
• Install and finish control joints, construction joints, and isolation joints as specified.
• Apply curing methods and materials to promote proper concrete strength and durability.
• Inspect finished surfaces and perform repairs, patching, and corrective work when required.
• Coordinate with supervisors, laborers, operators, and other trades to maintain production schedules and quality standards.
• Follow all company safety policies and OSHA regulations while maintaining a clean and safe work area.

Required Skills:

• Proficient in concrete screeding, floating, edging, troweling, and finishing techniques.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and grade elevations.
• Experience operating ride-on trowels, power trowels, laser screeds, vibrators, and related concrete equipment.
• Strong understanding of concrete placement procedures, curing methods, and quality requirements.
• Ability to recognize and correct surface defects, grade issues, and finish inconsistencies.
• Knowledge of construction site safety practices and hazard recognition.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work efficiently in a production-driven environment while maintaining high quality standards.

Qualifications:

• Commercial or industrial concrete finishing experience preferred.
• Experience with large slab placements and industrial construction projects strongly preferred.
• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification preferred.
• Ability to lift 50+ pounds and perform physically demanding work in various weather conditions.
• Reliable transportation and consistent attendance required.

What We Offer:

• Competitive pay of $56.93/hour
• Consistent Monday-Friday, 10-hour schedule
• Weekend work only as needed due to weather or project schedule impacts
• Opportunity to work on a major industrial construction project
• Safe, team-oriented work environment
• Long-term project opportunities for qualified craftsmen

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Menlo, IA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $56.93 - $56.93/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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