Finisher - Commercial Concrete; St. Louis

Position: Finisher - Commercial Concrete (St. Louis)
Location: St. Louis

Application Instructions

IMMEDIATE NEED FOR EXPERIENCED JOURNEYMAN FINISHER! Vee-Jay Cement Contracting is a commercial concrete contractor with a strong growth projection due to our ability to provide excellent service, superior workmanship, a culture of safety and extreme concern for our customers. We are looking for experienced Concrete Finishers for long-term, steady employment.

Position Description

Responsibilities:

• Strike off with experience straight edge techniques; float and finish concrete.
• Finish surfaces of poured concrete slabs using hand tools or power trowel machines.
• Set and place forms to proper elevations for floors or site work.
• Cut joints/grooves in concrete with hand tools, as well as layout by setting string lines.

Position Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

Education

High school diploma or Equivalent

Experience

At least three years previous experience as a journeyman - concrete finisher

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in construction or contracting industry with a good work ethic.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and a good attitude.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills; trainable.
• Strong attention to detail; take pride in work.
• Ability to read and understand blueprints.

Working Conditions:

• Must be able to stand, stoop, bend, and crouch for extended periods of time up to ten (10) hours per day.
• Must be eligible to join the local Union, as required.
• Exposure to the elements - heat, cold, rain, wind
• Must work safe at all times.

This position is governed by a collective bargaining agreement. According to the terms of the CBA, applicants who are selected will be required to join the appropriate union with a certain period after hire. Details of union participation will be given to employees upon hire.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Vee-Jay Cement Contracting Co. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.