Finisher Leadman

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Finisher Leadman

The Finisher Leadman assists the Foreman in managing the crew and is responsible for supervising and coordinating the activity of Finisher workers to ensure that work is done safely, correctly, and timely. Must have strong basic knowledge of pouring, leveling, forming, troweling, troweling machines for finishing, and concrete. Must learn and understand all safety hazards related to the work and learn to safely and effectively use or operate work-related tools and equipment.

Will be required to work in a plant operations or construction job site setting.

• Act as a working leader and assist the Foreman in managing the crew
• Lead a small group of workers within the crew or handle specific tasks assigned by the Foreman
• Perform hands-on responsibilities while working alongside the crew and providing guidance
• Inspect the quality of all work to ensure standards and specifications are met
• Assist workers in their duties and resolve problems
• Interpret and enforce company policies and safety regulations
• Report equipment, employee, and/or client issues to management
• Ensure proper utilization, storage, security, and maintenance of equipment, tools and manuals
• Place, finish, protect, and repair concrete in projects
• Place and spread concrete using various tools and level/float the surface
• Inspect completed work to ensure proper installation
• Understand the mix designs, as well as design limits, and check each truck for proper mix design
• Able to inspect and verify pump truck setup.
• Understand and be able to execute the pour plans to ensure the quality of the concrete
• Assist other craft workers as needed
• Possess some decision-making authority to be able to fill in for the foreman at any given time
• Report directly to the Foreman

Physical

• Must be able to push/pull, lift, or carry up to 50 lbs., but may occasionally push/pull, lift, or carry up to 100 lbs.
• Subject to repetitive use of hands/arms, and legs
• Hand/eye coordination
• Must be able to communicate (hear, comprehend, and speak) to safely perform work
• Will need to be able to perform sedentary to heavy work
• May operate hand and power tools (electric, gas, and pneumatic) of all types
• Climb and maintain balance on steel/wood framework, stairs, ladders and scaffolds
• Required to use hands to grasp, lift, handle, carry or feel objects on a frequent basis
• Position may require prolonged bending/twisting, walking, crawling, kneeling, reaching overhead, squatting, pushing /pulling, or standing and lifting
• Must be able to walk on uneven surfaces, muddy conditions, loose rock, loose/soft sand, etc.
• May be required to work in confined spaces
• Will be exposed to adverse weather conditions (Heat, Cold, Rain, Etc.)

Mental

• Must have the ability to communicate effectively with management/supervision and field workers
• Reading and writing comprehension is necessary for giving and receiving directions to perform work and/or safety policy
• Ability to use math/complete calculations
• Work at various tempos, and concentrate amid distractions
• Decision-making skills necessary
• Detail-oriented; must be able to remember, examine, and observe details
• Requires strong leadership and motivational skills