Lead Flatwork Concrete Finisher

Hoopaugh Grading Company, LLC; South Australia; On-site; AUD 73,000 - 106,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

Profit Sharing

401(k) with Company Match

Medical Insurance

Dental, Vision & Life Insurance

Disability (Short-Term & Long-Term)

Paid Vacation & Holidays

Job summary

Hoopaugh Grading Company, LLC is seeking a Lead Flatwork Concrete Finisher to produce high-quality flatwork on large commercial, residential, and industrial projects. You will read blueprints, plan finishes, and operate power trowels to deliver smooth, durable surfaces with precise elevations and flatness.

The role emphasizes teamwork, safety, and mentorship within a well-established site development contractor.

Qualifications

• Read and decipher blueprints.
• 5+ years experience finishing flatwork.
• Spread, level, and finish freshly placed concrete.
• Operate straight edges, bull floats, hand floats, power screeds, and power trowels.
• Read, understand and check grades and elevations from grade stakes, and maintain proper alignment and dimensions of flatwork.

Responsibilities

• Read blueprints and plan flatwork.
• Deliver smooth, durable concrete finishes.
• Operate finishing equipment safely and efficiently.
• Mentor labor and less experienced finishers.
• Maintain HGC quality while meeting production schedules.

Skills

Blueprints reading

Finish flatwork

Equipment operation

Communication

Overtime readiness

Tools

Power trowels

Straight edges

Bull floats

Power screeds

Laser screed

Job description

Description

Your Finish Is Your Signature.

Every polished warehouse floor, loading dock, equipment pad, and commercial slab starts with a finisher who refuses to settle for "good enough."

At Hoopaugh Grading Company (HGC), we're looking for a Lead Flatwork Concrete Finishers who takes pride in producing exceptional concrete surfaces from start to finish. If you enjoy seeing the immediate results of your craftsmanship and want to work on large commercial, residential and industrial projects with one of the Carolinas' leading site development contractors, this is be the opportunity you've been looking for.

What You'll Do

You’ll play a critical role in producing high-quality concrete flatwork by delivering smooth, durable, and professional finishes.

Responsibilities include:

• Able to read and decipher blueprints.
• 5+ years of experience finishing flatwork.
• Spread, level, and finish freshly placed concrete.
• Operate straight edges, bull floats, hand floats, power screeds, and power trowels.
• Produce smooth finishes while maintaining proper elevations and flatness.
• Operate walk-behind trowel machines.
• Assist with laser screed operations when applicable.
• Ability to read, understand and check grades and elevations from grade stakes, as well as maintain proper alignment and dimensions of flatwork.
• Install expansion joints and finish edges.
• Repair surface imperfections and patch existing concrete when necessary.
• Perform saw-cut layout and joint preparation.
• Maintain proper curing practices and protect finished concrete.
• Understand ADA percentages and tolerances.
• Ability to install ADA ramps.
• Work closely with teammates to deliver projects safely and efficiently.
• Communicate effectively with foremen, superintendents and teammates.
• Help mentor labor and less experienced finishers.
• Maintain HGC's quality expectations while meeting production schedules.
• Participate in HGC Academy training and continue developing your craft.
• Live HGC's Core Values every day by leading through teamwork, ownership, integrity, safety and professionalism.

What Makes You Successful

Success in this role starts with pride in your work.

Qualifications include:

• Experience using power trowels and finishing equipment.
• Ability to understand concrete placement procedures.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship.
• Ability to recognize finishing conditions and adjust techniques accordingly.
• Ability to communicate effectively with supervisors and teammates.
• Reliable transportation.
• Saw-cut layout experience.
• Ability to work overtime and Saturdays when project schedules require.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screen, background check, and Fit for Duty examination.

Essential Physical Demand of Work Environment, With or Without a Reasonable Accommodation

Able to stand/sit for extended periods of time, as well as stoop, kneel, walk, bend, crouch, lift, and crawl as required to perform essential duties.

Able to lift, carry, and hold building materials, tools, and supplies

Able to maintain constant alertness and situational awareness while on the job site.

Able to perform job responsibilities outdoors, in all types of weather conditions.

Able to communicate audibly and visually while exposed to varying levels of noise, dust and substances commonly found on construction sites.

Able to use hands, arms, and feet for repetitive lifting and carrying construction materials.

Able to lift 20 lbs on a frequent basis.

Able to lift 40 lbs on an occasional basis.

Any other physical demand the assigned duties require.

Why Finishers Choose HGC

At HGC, you're not just another employee—you become an owner through our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).

Our benefits include:

• Competitive Pay Based on Experience
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Profit Sharing Program
• Signature 35-Hour Weekly Guarantee
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Medical Insurance
• Dental, Vision & Life Insurance Options
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Paid Vacation, Holidays, Bereavement, and Parental Leave
• Free Health & Wellness CoachCareer Development and Technical Training through the HGC Academy, including equipment simulators, leadership development, safety education, and continuing professional growth.

HGC operates in a 65-mile radius from Charlotte, North Carolina. By applying for this position, you acknowledge our operation radius and understand your commute could reach up to one (1) hour. Teammates are asked to move job sites as project needs change and occasionally report to the HGC Academy for training. All applicants to whom a conditional offer of employment is made shall undergo and pass a pre-employment screening including drug test, background check, and a fit for duty exam prior to beginning work. HGC is a drug-free workplace.

HGC is an industry-recognized, award-winning provider of construction services driven by our commitment to providing quality turn-key sitework packages for large industrial, commercial, and residential projects. Voted one of the Charlotte Business Journal’s Best Places to Work in 2019 and 2021-2024 as well as the Charlotte Observer’s Top Workplaces from 2018-2024, we strive to provide a friendly work environment that encourages productivity while promoting teamwork, education, safety and the well‑being of our teammates on every level.

HGC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against age, race, religion, color, disability, national origin, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, veteran, genetic information, status or any other basis prohibited by law. HGC is a drug-free workplace.