Concrete Finisher

Concrete finishers pour, forms, spreads and floats finished surfaces along with edging and cut the joints of poured concrete. These specialized workers finish top surfaces of concrete using tools such as brooms, smooth trowels and water to create the desired texture.

This task includes inspecting finished concrete and removing imperfections. Concrete finishers place forms to control where concrete is being poured and help spread the concrete as it’s being poured to ensure the finished result will be level. Concrete finishers inspected finished concrete, patch holes, and fix imperfections after concrete has finished setting.

They also make repairs to old concrete by filling cracks, replacing damaged areas, and refinishing surfaces. Concrete finishers clean and maintain all their tools, replacing tools and tool parts as needed. These professionals typically work as part of a construction crew in a collaborative, team environment and report directly to their project managers or foremen while maintaining safety standards at all times.

Setting forms that hold the concrete in place. Cleaning and inspecting surfaces for pouring issues. Directing the casting of the concrete with the truck driver.

Pouring, smoothing, and leveling concrete using a rake, trowel, float, and screed. This includes handheld tools and power tool versions. Monitoring the effects of the weather on the curing process.

Applying sealing and hardening components. Safely operating power vibrator to ensure the concrete is compacted. Molding and constructing expansion joints using joiners and edging tools.

Polishing surface using a power surfacing machine. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Qualifications: Must be at least 18 years of age Previous experience working with concrete Experience using jacks, plate tampers, bobcat, hand floats, bull floats, edgers, joiners and trowels strongly preferred. Physical and Environmental Specific Requirements:

Ability to sit or stand for long periods of time Physical ability to lift and carry 80 lbs of materials Ability to kneel for long periods. Manual dexterity and strength sufficient enough to use hand and power tools. Eyesight sufficient to effectively assess the work in progress Speaking and hearing ability sufficient to effectively communicate.

Physical Requirements : Remaining in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods: Constantly Moving about to accomplish tasks at a worksite or moving from one worksite to another: Constantly Moving self in different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments, such as stooping, kneeling, or crouching:

Constantly Adjusting, moving and lifting objects in all directions: Constantly Talking and hearing to communicate with others: Constantly Seeing to perform job duties at close range, such as monitors or screens:

Constantly Seeing to perform job duties at a distance, such as driving or operating equipment: Constantly Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers: Constantly Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles and the like:

Occasionally Operating machinery and/or power tools: Constantly Operating motor vehicles or heavy equipment: Occasionally The ability to travel regionally or nationally:

Rarely Physical Demands : Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing: Standing Light work that includes moving objects up to 20 pounds: Occasionally Medium work that includes moving objects up to 50 pounds:

Constantly Heavy work that includes moving objects up to 100 pounds or more: Occasionally Working Conditions : Low temperatures: Occasionally High temperatures:

Constantly Outdoor elements such as precipitation and wind: Occasionally Noisy environments: Constantly Hazardous conditions:

Occasionally Shift work, to include overnight work: Constantly Frequent overtime, including weekends: Occasionally Office environment:

Rarely Pave America and it's companies offers a comprehensive, competitive, and inclusive set of health, financial and other benefits that support your total well-being. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and comply with OFCCP regulations. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, age, national origin, religion, physical and mental disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity/assignment, citizenship, pregnancy or maternity, protected veteran status, or any other status prohibited by applicable national, federal, state or local law.

We actively promote diversity and inclusion within our workforce. Pave America and it's companies promote a drug-free workplace. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with a criminal history in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable laws regarding criminal background inquiries.

In compliance with OFCCP requirements, we invite applicants to voluntarily self-identify their gender, race, and veteran status. Submission of this information is voluntary and refusal to provide it will not subject you to any adverse treatment.