JOB SUMMARY

Concrete finishers pour, level, and smooth concrete for surfaces such as roads, curbs, floors, and sidewalks. Duties may include cutting expansion joints with a power saw, aligning forms to desired depth and pitch, directing the casting of concrete, preparing and cleaning surface areas, and completing moldings using a variety of hand-held and power tools.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND DUTIES

• Placing forms that hold concrete to ensure the required depth and pitch is achieved
• Monitoring the effect heat, wind and cold have on curing concrete to ensure high-quality results
• Removing edges on expansion joints and sides
• Installing anchor bolts, steel plates and other fixtures in freshly poured concrete
• Polishing surfaces using smoothing materials, abrasive tools and surfacing machines
• Aligning forms for sidewalks, curbs and gutters
• Waterproofing, damp-proofing and restoring concrete surfaces
• Compacting materials using power vibrators to create leveled bases
• Finishing concrete surfaces with rough or smooth patterns depending on the customer's preference
• Signaling truck drivers and moving chutes to facilitate pouring concrete onto forms
• Casting and spreading concrete to patch voids
• Applying hardening and sealing compounds to cure the surface of concrete
• Supervising and training workers to help them use special tools to spread concrete

QUALIFICATIONS

Education & Experience

• High School Diploma or GED
• 3-5 years of work experience as a Concrete Finisher
• 3-5 years Heavy Civil Construction engineering experience, preferably on transit projects

Knowledge and Skills

• Strong leadership, communication and interpersonal skills

• Review project plans and location of the concrete pour
• Gather and inspect equipment to ensure they are functioning properly
• Install rebar or concrete forms as needed
• Communicate with the concrete team about the timing and completion of each phase of the project
• Use power trowels and vibrating screeds to smooth freshly poured concrete
• Check the finished product to make sure it meets specifications
• Follow all industry and governmental safety protocols
• Maintain equipment and make repairs when necessary

• Ability to work outdoors in all weather.
• Able to lift 50lbs. Stand, kneel, walk, and stop for extended periods of time.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Able to pass a drug test.

DIVERSITY

We respect diversity and understand the value that different backgrounds and experiences brings to the workplace. We are committed to building a diverse environment and it is an ongoing part of our corporate culture. We are recognized for our ability to achieve employee and subcontractor diversity in every community where we work.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.

NOTE

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.