Concrete Finisher

General Summary

The role is responsible for safely smoothing, leveling, and finishing concrete surfaces to meet specified quality and texture standards using hand and/or power tools. The position includes on‑job training and may involve working shifts of day, swing and night and exposure to outdoor elements.

• Pour, spread, tamp, level, shape, smooth and finish concrete to meet horizontal tolerances and finish specifications ranging from hard trowel to heavy broom.
• Operate various machinery and equipment such as cement edging, troweling, and finishing equipment, bull float, broom, and trowel machines.
• Mold expansion joints and edges using edging tools, jointers and straightedge.
• Patch horizontal and vertical concrete surfaces.
• Construct and assemble concrete forms and wooden frame structures for various concrete formations.
• Assist with subgrade work, mixing of concrete or other aggregate mixtures, and break up and repair old concrete surfaces as required.
• Wear a full body harness and work at heights while tied off.
• Work day, swing and night shifts (occasionally extended hours) and tolerate constant exposure to outside elements in all weather conditions.
• Operate in safety‑sensitive construction settings with moving machinery and heavy equipment.
• Collaborate with a team in a fast‑paced complex environment and navigate confined spaces or awkward positions.

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• 1–2 years of concrete finishing experience (preferred).
• Certification in concrete curb machine operation (preferred).
• Previous related construction industry experience (preferred).
• Ability to perform manual physical tasks, including climbing, balancing, squatting, crawling, crouching, and working in confined spaces.

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) program with employer match up to 6%
• Company‑paid basic life insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Optional supplemental life and AD&D insurance
• Voluntary short‑term disability insurance
• Optional Allstate benefits and voluntary plans
• 7 paid holidays

Granite Construction Incorporated is a Drug‑Free Workplace and Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. We consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance and other applicable laws.