Concrete Finisher

General Summary

This position is responsible for safely smoothing out, leveling, and finishing surfaces of poured concrete to specified quality and textures with the use of hand and/or power tools. This job participates in on-the-job training.

Essential Job Accountabilities

• Pour, spread, tamp, level shape, smooth and finish concrete to meet horizontal tolerances and finish specs from hard trowel to heavy broom.
• Operate various machinery and equipment including but not limited to 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. Construct and assemble concrete forms and wooden frame structures for various concrete formations.
• May assist subgrade work, mixing of concrete or other aggregate mixtures.
• May break up and repair old concrete surfaces.
• Other duties as required.
• Ability to wear a full body harness and work at heights while tied off.
• Ability to work day, swing, and night shifts (occasionally extended hours).
• Ability to work in constant exposure to outside elements, in all weather conditions. Ability to work in safety sensitive construction setting, including exposure to moving machinery and heavy equipment.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a team in a fast-paced and complex environment.
• Ability to squat, crawl, and work in awkward positions/confined spaces.
• Previous related experience in construction industry, preferred.
• 1-2 years of concrete finishing experience, preferred.
• Experience working with concrete curb machine, preferred.

Education

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent years of experience

Work Experience

• Appropriate training and experience required

Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

Workers should be able to:

• Work rapidly and accurately with hands
• Follow set procedures and standards
• Compare and see differences in size, shape, and form of lines, figures, and objects
• Picture objects from drawings or diagrams
• Rate information using standards that can be measured or checked
• Calculate amounts of concrete required for each job
• Work within precise limits or standards of accuracy.

Physically, workers must be able to:

• Climb and maintain body balance
• Use hands and arms fully
• Stand, kneel, bend, crawl, or crouch for long periods
• See well (either naturally or with correction)