Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher I -1241

Louisiana Bridge Builders; Lake Charles (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

Sick time

Job summary

Louisiana Bridge Builders in Lake Charles, LA is seeking a Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher I for the I-10 Calcasieu River Bridge project. You will place, finish, repair concrete surfaces, and cure to meet textures and finishes while upholding quality and safety standards.

This role requires at least three (3)+ years of concrete finisher or similar construction experience, ability to read procedures, and work with formwork and finishing tools.

Qualifications

• Must have at least three (3) years of concrete finisher or similar construction experience.
• Ability to read and follow repair procedures and specifications.
• Experience placing and finishing bridge decks is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Set forms, screeds, and ensure correct alignment and grade.
• Mix, pour, spread, level, and smooth concrete with hand and power tools.
• Finish surfaces with trowels, floats, and edgers; apply sealers and curing compounds.
• Read repair procedures and maintain tools and work area safely.
• Perform monitoring of curing process and repair/resurface as needed.

Skills

Concrete finishing

Formwork setup

Reading procedures

Safety compliance

Team collaboration

Manual dexterity

Ability to work nights/weekends

Education

3+ years concrete finishing experience

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Finishing buggies

Manlifts

Concrete grinders

Saws for joints

Job description

Louisiana Bridge Builders (LBB) is designing and building the new I-10 Calcasieu River Bridge in Lake Charles, Louisiana (USA) for the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (LADOTD). LBB will also be responsible for the reconstruction of interstate highway, various structures, ramps, and approaches for a 5.5 mile stretch between I-210 West End and Ryan Street.

Louisiana Bridge Builders offers a competitive salary, relocation assistance where relocation is required and approved, medical, dental, vision, life, short- and long-term disability, paid holidays, vacation, and sick time, and more.

Louisiana Bridge Builders is an equal opportunity employer.

Position Purpose/Summary

The Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher I is committed to supporting Louisiana Bridge Builders by placing, finishing, repairing concrete surfaces, and curing concrete surfaces to include sidewalks and curbs, to achieve specified textures and finishes while ensuring quality, durability, and safety standards are met.

Location

This position is based in Lake Charles, LA.

Primary Duties And Responsibilities

• Set forms, screeds and ensure correct alignment, elevation, and grade
• Mix, pour, spread, level, and smooth concrete using hand tools and power tools
• Finish concrete surfaces using trowels, floats, screeds, and edgers
• Apply surface treatments, sealers, and curing compounds
• Cut expansion joints using hand tools or power saws
• Create decorative finishes (e.g., broom, exposed aggregate, stamped concrete) when required
• Monitor curing process to ensure proper strength and durability
• Repair, patch, and resurface existing concrete structures including use of concrete grinders, demo hammers, mix and pour repair mortars and dry rub finishing tools.
• Read and interpret repair procedures, and specifications as it relates to concrete placing and repair
• Maintain tools, equipment, and work area in a safe and clean condition
• Performing all other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Knowledge, Abilities, And Skills For Success

• Effectively communicate in a positive and professional manner through written and verbal communications in all interfaces with customers/public, fellow employees, vendors, etc.
• Ability to understand, follow, and transmit written and oral instructions.
• Experience placing and finishing bridge decks working around/with Bidwell roller pavers and work bridges asset.
• Ability to work as a team member and exert initiative to work independently to reach a goal.
• Ability to embrace change in the workplace while encouraging others to seek innovative approaches.
• Ability to function effectively as a team player and collaborator.
• Ability to work a flexible work schedule, additional and/or different hours, including but not limited to nights, weekends, and/or holidays, as needed, to best serve the business operations.
• Ability to use hand tools, power tools, and layout tools safe and efficiently.
• Experience working at heights using finishing buggies and/or manlifts.

Qualifications

The Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher I position is an entry level role that requires working knowledge, skills, and abilities as they relate to the position. Must have at least three (3)+ years of concrete finisher or similar construction experience.