Cement Mason Foreman | Mortenson

M. A. Mortenson Company; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated and skilled Concrete Finisher to join their team in Cedar Rapids. This role involves establishing work sequences, forming concrete slabs, and ensuring high-quality finishes. The ideal candidate will possess strong teamwork orientation and a positive attitude, along with the ability to read blueprints and use various tools effectively. If you are detail-oriented and committed to professional customer service, this opportunity is perfect for you to grow in a collaborative environment and make a significant impact on construction projects.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and interpret safety regulations and blueprints.
• Knowledge of equipment and their uses is essential.

Responsibilities

• Establish work sequences to meet schedules using equipment knowledge.
• Direct operations during concrete pour and analyze work problems.

Skills

Teamwork orientation

Positive attitude

Detail orientation

Active listening

Effective communication

Basic mathematical skills

Tools

Trowel

Brush

Bull float

Screed

Skid saw

Transit

Chipping gun

Grinders

Job description

Cedar Rapids, IA, United States | Minneapolis Office

Responsibilities

1. Establish and adjust work sequences to meet schedule, using knowledge of capacities of equipment and assigned personnel
2. Form concrete slab on grade
3. Install edge forms
4. Set screeds to ensure level surface
5. Grind and patch required areas in concrete
6. Set up laser and screeds for pre-concrete pour
7. Direct operations during concrete pour
8. Analyze and resolve work problems
9. Ensure crew timecards are filled out and turned in
10. Effectively work and build relationships with those of diverse backgrounds and organizational levels
11. Lead team members by example, offer effective coaching and feedback, and effectively manage performance
12. All other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

1. Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety regulations, operation and maintenance instructions, blueprints and schematic drawings, and procedure manuals
2. Ability to use appropriate tools, including but not limited to: trowel, brush, bull float, screed, skid saw, transit, chipping gun, and grinders
3. Strong teamwork orientation
4. Positive attitude and professional customer service skills
5. Detail orientation
6. Knowledge of equipment and their uses
7. Understand and apply basic mathematical skills (adding, subtracting, division, & multiplication)
8. Active listening skills and effective communication including an openness to diverse input and feedback