Cement Masons

Hoffman Structures; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Hoffman Structures is seeking a skilled Finisher to smooth and finish poured concrete floors, walls, sidewalks, or curbs to specified textures. This on-site role requires working outdoors under varying weather conditions and coordinating with crew.

You will spread, screed, and shape surfaces with trowels, floats, and power tools, repair defects, and set expansion joints. Union membership noted; strong safety awareness and ability to read blueprints are valued.

Qualifications

• Experience finishing concrete surfaces to specified textures.
• Ability to read blueprints and communicate with coworkers.

Responsibilities

• Finish concrete surfaces with hand/power tools to required texture.
• Spread concrete using rake or shovel and screed to depth.
• Smooth and shape surfaces with straightedge, float, or power screed.
• Finish surfaces with power trowel and patch defects as needed.
• Mold expansion joints and edges with edging tools and jointers.
• Possible broom finish or stairway finishing specialization.
• May repair old surfaces with pneumatic tools and be designated Cement Mason.

Skills

Concrete Finishing

Hand Tool Proficiency

Reading blueprints

Teamwork

Job description

Application review will take into account without limitation the following criteria: union membership and qualifications, and experience specific to the job description/duties as well as prior experience with Hoffman Structures.

WORK DESCRIPTION

Finisher; smooth and finish surfaces of poured concrete floors, walls, sidewalks, or curbs to specified textures, using hand tools or power tools, including floats, trowels, screeds, power tools.

• Spreads concrete using rake or shovel.
• Screeds concrete to specified depth and workable consistency, using 2 x 4 screed and floats.
• Smooth, and shape surfaces of freshly poured concrete, using straightedge and float or power screed.
• Finishes concrete surfaces, using power trowel.
• Removes rough or defective spots from concrete surfaces, using power grinder or chisel and hammer, and patches holes with fresh concrete.
• Molds expansion joints and edges, using edging tools, jointers, and straightedge.
• May produce rough concrete surface, using broom. May specialize in finishing steps and stairways.
• May break up and repair old concrete surfaces, using pneumatic tools, and be designated Cement Mason, maintenance (any industry).
• Belong to local union hall.

ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS

• Work is mainly outside thus exposed to various weather conditions.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

PHYSICAL

• Able to pass Pre-Employment & Regular Drug Tests.
• Must be able to wear fall protection equipment and physically able to climb ladders and cranes.
• Standing/Walking - Frequently (33% to 66% a day).
• Sit - Seldom (less than 33% a day).
• Bend (neck and back) - Frequently (33% to 66% a day).
• Use of hands for repetitive grasping - Constantly (66% to 100% a day).
• Use of hands for pushing & pulling - Constantly (66% to 100% a day).
• Use of hands for fine manipulation - Occasionally (less than 33% a day).
• Squatting & Kneeling - Frequently (33% to 66% a day).
• Climb (stairs & ladders) - Occasionally (less than 33% a day).
• Reaching Overhead - Occasionally (less than 33% a day).
• Lift Overhead - Occasionally (less than 33% a day).
• Crawling - Seldom (less than 33% a day).
• Knee Stand - Frequently (33% to 66% a day).
• Lift/Carry - at least 40 pounds - Occasionally (less than 33% a day).
• Pushing & Pulling - Frequently (33% to 66% a day).

MENTAL

• Constant mental alertness, accuracy, and attention to detail required.
• Must be able to work independently and as a team.
• Must be able to make decisions, and follow through on all assignments.
• Must use creativity, independent judgment, and organizational and problem solving skills to determine best method to accomplish desired results.
• Must be able to plan and organize work.
• Must be able to read blue prints, manuals, and communicate with coworkers.
• Must not be afraid of heights.
• Work in a safe manner in compliance with Hoffman's Safety Policy.
• Good attendance.