Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher - Lead

Louisiana Bridge Builders; Lake Charles (LA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Louisiana Bridge Builders in Lake Charles, LA seeks a Lead Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher to support concrete placement and finishing across bridge projects. You will place, finish, cure, and repair concrete surfaces on roads, sidewalks, and approaches, ensuring quality and safety standards.

The role requires a minimum of 5+ years’ experience, a valid driver’s license, and the ability to lead a crew. Strong teamwork and adaptability to flexible hours are essential for project needs.

Qualifications

• 5+ years cement mason or concrete finishing experience.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Experience leading a crew preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily instructions to crew and ensure safety.
• Set forms, screeds, and verify alignment/elevation/grade.
• Pour, spread, level, and finish concrete with hand/power tools.
• Finish surfaces using trowels, floats, screeds, and edgers.
• Apply sealers and curing compounds; monitor curing process.
• Repair/patch/resurface concrete structures; read repair specs.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Driver's license

Safety awareness

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 - Lead is committed to supporting Louisiana Bridge Builders by placing, finishing, repairing concrete surfaces, and curing concrete surfaces to include roads, 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 & Responsibilities

• Coordinate and provide daily, clear, instructions and updates to team members/crew.
• 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.
• 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.
• Perform all other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Knowledge, Abilities, & 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.
• 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 safely and efficiently.
• Experience working at heights using finishing buggies and/or manlifts.
• Ability to maintain a valid and current driver’s license.

Qualifications

The Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher - Lead position requires working knowledge, skills, and abilities as they relate to the position. Must have at least five (5)+ years of concrete finisher or similar construction experience and a valid and current driver’s license. Experience placing and finishing bridge decks working around/with Bidwell roller pavers and work bridges asset. Experience leading a team/crew is preferred.

Physical Demands

Select one of the following for each of the items listed below:

• N (Not Applicable) – Activity is not applicable to this occupation.
• O (Occasionally) – Occupation requires this activity up to 33% of the time or 0 – 2.5+ hours/day.
• F (Frequently) – Occupation requires this activity from 33%–66% of the time or 2.5–5.5+ hours/day.
• C (Constantly) – Occupation requires this activity more than 66% of the time or 5.5+ hours/day.