Cement Finisher - Montgomery, AL

Job Description

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About Hensel Phelps:

Founded in 1937, Hensel Phelps specializes in building development, construction and facility services in markets ranging from aviation to government, commercial, transportation, critical facilities, healthcare and transportation. Ranked #1 in aviation and #6 overall general contractor in 2024 by BD+C, Hensel Phelps is one of the largest employee-owned general contractors in the country. Driven to deliver EXCELLENCE in all we do and supported by our core values of Ownership, Integrity, Builder, Diversity and Community, Hensel Phelps brings our clients' visions to life with a comprehensive approach that begins with innovative planning and extends throughout the life of the property.

Position

Description:

Cement finishers are responsible for placement and surface preparation of concrete in conformance with the project requirements. This is a safety sensitive position

Essential Duties:

• Positioning themselves on the concrete forms and moving the pump hose or concrete bucket into place for the pouring of the concrete.

• Levelling the top surface of freshly poured concrete on floors, walls, ceilings, or sidewalks. Responsible for finishing the concrete surface to meet the tolerances for thickness and flatness before the concrete has cured. Initially, the concrete finisher must strike the concrete with a screed to create a level, smooth surface.

• Applies a bull float to the concrete to further smooth the surface and bring the moisture to the top of the concrete area. The float is operated by a concrete finisher applying pressure to the float as it is moved back and forth over the concrete.

• Applying hardening and sealing compounds to cure the surface of concrete. This includes waterproofing, damp-proofing, and restoring concrete surfaces.

• Installing anchor bolts, steel plates and other fixtures in freshly poured concrete.

• Operates a trowel to finish the surface when the concrete has reached a semi-cured status. Moves the machine over the concrete surface to level the concrete and develop the desired finish. Follows up with the finish trowel using the steel trowel. Often, after the mechanical trowel has been used, the final troweling is performed by the concrete finisher using a 14-inch steel trowel.

• Promotes a safe work environment and communicates jobsite hazards.

Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities

Position

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED.

• Valid Driver's License required.

• Follow safe work practices in accordance with the Hensel Phelps safety and health program.

• Must be able to take initiative

• Possess a keen attention to detail and be able to follow instructions.

• Workers must provide their own safety footwear.

• Must be able to communicate effectively and professionally.

• Strong mathematical reasoning and quantitative skills.

• Must be reliable and punctual.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experienced in construction layout, blueprint reading and shop drawing reading.

• OSHA 10 Certification.

• CPR & First Aid Certification.

Physical Work Classification & Demands:

• Heavy Work. Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

• The individual in this position will periodically walk, kneel, sit, crouch, reach, stoop, read/see, speak, push, pull,…