Concrete Finisher

Concrete Finisher

Under general supervision, the concrete finisher works with the jobsite team to smooth and finish surfaces of poured concrete structures to specified textures.

Responsibilities

• Complies with all applicable standards, policies and procedures, including safety procedures in the performance of assigned tasks.
• Facilitates the pouring of the concrete by positioning delivery truck.
• Moves discharge chute of truck to direct concrete into forms.
• Spreads concrete into inaccessible sections of forms with rake or shovel.
• Levels concrete to specified depth and workable consistency, with hand held screed and floats to bring water to surface and produce soft topping.
• Smoothes and shapes surfaces of freshly poured concrete.
• Finishes concrete surfaces, or wets and rubs concrete with abrasive stone to impart finish.
• Removes rough or defective spots from concrete surfaces and patches holes with fresh concrete or epoxy compound.
• Molds expansion joints and edges.
• Sprinkles colored stone chips, powdered steel, or coloring powder on concrete to produce prescribed finish.
• Produces rough concrete surface with broom.
• Mixes cement with hoe or concrete-mixing machine.
• Directs sub-grade work, mixing of concrete and setting of forms.
• Breaks up and repairs old concrete surfaces.
• Builds and lays out forms as required according to specifications with the ability to make calculations depending on grades.
• Fills forms with fill material and compacts with tamper or compactor to bring to required grade.
• Ties and fabricates rebar for vertical as well as below grade concrete structures.
• Cleans work site of any tools, debris and equipment.

Requirements:

• 1+ years of concrete or skilled labor experience preferred
• Knowledge of standard construction equipment and materials
• Ability to lift 50-100 pounds
• Reliable transportation to and from the jobsite