Concrete Finisher

Concrete finishers are responsible for a wide range of duties that may change depending on the type of project they are working on and the team members they are working with. Here are some of the key job duties of a concrete finisher: 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 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 Previous experience with large concrete slabs Experience utilizing hand tools and/or power tools such as: floats, trowels and screeds in order to spread concrete to specified depth and consistency Must be comfortable standing all day Must be able to handle safe and regular lifting #J-18808-Ljbffr