Concrete Finisher

Position Description

A Concrete Finisher at PCiRoads works in concrete masonry and is responsible for aligning forms, smoothing and finishing surfaces of poured concrete using a variety of hand and power tools. Travel is required.

• Check the forms that hold the concrete to see that they are properly constructed.
• Set the forms that hold concrete to the desired pitch and depth, and align them.
• Spread, level and smooth concrete, using a rake, shovel, hand or power trowel, hand or power screed, and float.
• Mold expansion joints and edges, using edging tools, jointers, and straightedge.
• Monitor how the wind, heat, or cold affect the curing of the concrete throughout the entire process.
• Signal truck drivers to position trucks to facilitate pouring concrete, and move the chute to direct concrete on the forms.
• Produce rough concrete surface using a broom, and operate power vibrator to compact concrete.
• Direct the casting of the concrete and supervise laborers who use shovels or special tools to spread it.
• Mix cement, sand, and water to produce concrete, grout, or slurry using a hoe, trowel, tamper, or scraper.
• There is constant exposure to various weather conditions typical in the states where the work is performed, including noise, dust, and other materials.
• The work environment is in areas where heavy equipment, power tools and traffic are present.
• There is exposure to heights up to 50 feet and depths of up to 80 feet in this construction work environment.
• Demonstrate or be corrected to 20/20 vision.

The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The physical demands of construction workers will vary depending on the work environment and will often change in real time.

• The employee must be able to lift (including above shoulder or head), move, and carry up to 50 pounds frequently.
• Frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to input information, handle, carry (with and without assistance), feel objects, tools (of varying size and weight), or controls.
• Frequently reach with hands and arms, climb stairs, balance, stoop, kneel, bend, twist, crouch, or crawl, talk and hear, and taste or smell.
• Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
• Frequent exposure to high noise levels.

• Knowledge of and compliance with all Company safety requirements, policies and safety training.

Benefits are provided through the union.

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Basic reading, writing and math skills.
• Strong verbal communication skills, with hand signals.
• General knowledge of the heavy highway construction industry.
• Reliable transportation.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Qualified people of color, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.