Cement Finisher

Janke General Contractors, Inc; United States; On-site; USD 16,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company paid health insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K matching

Room for advancement

Job summary

Janke General Contractors, Inc in Wisconsin seeks mid to senior Cement Finisher to join crews building bridges, dams, ramps and boardwalks. Workweek is Monday through Friday; per diem is $100 for sites more than 30 miles from the Athens, WI office.

We offer company-paid health and life insurance, disability, dental, and vision coverage, plus a 401K match and advancement opportunities. Responsibilities include smoothing and finishing concrete surfaces, leveling pours, applying surface treatments,

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Proven experience as a Cement Finisher or similar role in construction.
• Strong knowledge of concrete properties, mixing ratios, and finishing techniques.
• Proficiency using hand and power tools (trowels, floats, screeds, power trowels).
• Ability to read and interpret construction plans and specifications.
• Understanding of concrete curing processes and surface treatments.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to produce high-quality work under tight deadlines.
• Good communication skills and ability to work as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Smooth and finish concrete surfaces using appropriate tools.
• Level and shape freshly poured concrete to ensure proper slope and surface quality.
• Apply surface treatments to concrete as required by the project.
• Monitor curing process and apply treatments as necessary.
• Repair damaged or worn concrete on existing structures.
• Adhere to concrete requirements as detailed in contract documents.
• Operate finishing equipment.
• Communicate with site supervision to ensure smooth workflow and timely project completion.
• Follow safety guidelines and regulations.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area and store equipment properly.
• Report issues with concrete quality, equipment, or safety concerns.

Skills

Finishing concrete

Hand & power tools

Read construction plans

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Trowels

Floats

Screeds

Power trowels

Job description

We are looking for mid to entirety level Cement Finishers to work with our crews building bridges, dams, boat ramps, roads, and boardwalks throughout the State of WI. Work week is Monday through Friday afternoon. $100.00 per day per diem for locations over 30 miles from Janke General Office in Athens WI., Monday through Thursday. We offer Company paid heath insurance and life insurance . We also provide disability, dental, vision insurance. Along with a 401K matching percentage. Room for advancement.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Smooth and finish concrete surfaces using the appropriate tools.
• Level and shape freshly poured concrete to ensure proper slope and surface quality.
• Apply surface treatments to concrete as required by the project.
• Monitor the curing process and apply treatments as necessary
• Repair damaged or worn concrete on existing structures
• Adhere to concrete requirements as detailed in the contract documents
• Operate finishing equipment
• Communicate with site supervision to ensure smooth workflow and timely project completion.
• Follow all safety guidelines and regulations
• Maintain a clean and organized work area, ensuring equipment and tools are properly maintained and stored.
• Report any issues with concrete quality, equipment, or safety concerns to site supervision

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Proven experience as a Cement Finisher or similar role in construction
• Strong knowledge of concrete properties, mixing ratios, and finishing techniques.
• Proficiency in using hand tools and power tools such as trowels, floats, screeds, and power trowels.
• Ability to read and interpret construction plans and specifications.
• Understanding of concrete curing processes and surface treatments.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to produce high-quality work under tight deadlines.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team.
• Physical ability to lift heavy materials and work in various weather conditions.