Concrete Finisher; Per Diem

Concrete Finisher (Per Diem) - $30-$35 + $130 Per Diem (7 Days) Job Description

This per diem role offers consistent, year-round concrete work with strong overtime potential on municipal and commercial projects throughout the Greater Saint Louis area. You will join a non-union crew that specializes in high-volume concrete repair and replacement, including sidewalks, parking lots, dock slabs, ADA ramps, and related flatwork. This travel-based assignment is ideal for experienced concrete finishers who want steady hours, localized work, and continuous project flow with no gaps between jobs.

• Perform full-cycle concrete work, including demolition, site preparation, concrete placement, and finishing for municipal and commercial projects.
• Set forms for flatwork such as sidewalks, approaches, slabs, steps, and stairs to specified dimensions and grades.
• Place reinforcement, including rebar and dowels, and ensure proper spacing and secure installation according to project requirements.
• Spread, screed, float, edge, broom, and trowel concrete to achieve the specified finish and meet project specifications.
• Finish concrete cleanly around edges, fixtures, and structures to produce a neat, professional appearance.
• Set and adjust drainage grates and frames to the correct grade and finish the surrounding concrete accordingly.
• Operate jobsite equipment such as bobcats, backhoes, and related machinery safely and efficiently as needed.
• Use hand tools, saws, vibrators, and other concrete tools to support demolition, placement, consolidation, and finishing work.
• Perform maintenance and repair of existing flatwork surfaces, including sidewalks, parking lots, ADA ramps, steps, and dock slabs.
• Support the repair and replacement of dock and loading dock slabs, ensuring proper slopes, grades, and finishes.
• Maintain safety standards on every jobsite, including proper use of equipment, adherence to company and site safety rules, and housekeeping of work areas.
• Move seamlessly from one project to the next as part of a traveling crew, supporting continuous workflow and on-time project completion.

• Approximately 5–10 or more years of concrete labor and flatwork experience.
• Concrete finishing experience, with at least 5+ years preferred.
• Proven ability to finish concrete cleanly around edges, fixtures, and structures.
• Experience setting and working around grates and frames, including the ability to set them to grade and finish neatly.
• Strong skills in setting concrete forms for sidewalks, approaches, slabs, and stairs.
• Hands‑on experience with concrete pours, including spreading, screeding, floating, edging, brooming, and troweling.
• Experience with flatwork construction, including sidewalks, parking lots, ADA ramps, steps, and slab replacement.
• Ability to operate jobsite equipment such as bobcats, backhoes, and related construction machinery.
• Proficiency using hand tools, saws, vibrators, and other concrete tools in a field environment.
• Demonstrated commitment to maintaining safety standards and meeting jobsite expectations.

• Commercial driving license (CDL A or
  
  B) is a plus.
• Experience with concrete demolition, including saw cutting, jack hammering, and removal, is highly beneficial.
• Familiarity with replacement sequencing for concrete repair and replacement projects.
• Ability to read basic prints and layout plans to support accurate formwork and placement.
• Capability to run or assist with grade control using lasers or levels, depending on crew structure.
• Experience with sidewalk and ADA‑style repairs, including ramps, steps, approaches, and slab replacement work.
• Experience in construction, framing, carpentry, and concrete forming for flatwork.
• Comfort working in a high‑volume, fast‑paced environment with continuous project turnover.

You will benefit from a steady pipeline of municipal work that provides year‑round employment and consistent, back‑to‑back projects with no bench time. A daily per diem is paid seven days a week, even when weather impacts work, supporting reliable income in addition to your hourly pay. Strong overtime potential offers the opportunity to…