Concrete Finisher

Manatt's Inc.; Ames (IA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company in Iowa is seeking a Concrete Finisher to smooth and finish surfaces of poured concrete for various construction projects. The role requires previous finishing experience and the ability to work as part of a team. Responsibilities include signaling concrete deliveries and ensuring quality finishes. A high school diploma and a valid driver's license are required. Candidates must be safety-oriented and ready to work as needed seasonally, from April to November.

Qualifications

• Previous concrete finishing experience required.
• Ability to work seasonally from April to November.
• Must have a valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Smooth and finish surfaces of poured concrete.
• Serve as a member of the construction crew performing general labor.
• Signal concrete deliverer and direct concrete into forms.

Skills

Concrete finishing experience

Safety orientation

Team player

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

The Concrete Finisher under direct or indirect supervision, will be responsible smoothing and finishing surfaces of poured concrete roads, floors, sidewalks, or curbs to specified textures. Concrete Finisher will also perform as a member of the construction crew, performing all the duties of a General Laborer as needed.

The requirements represent the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required to fulfill position expectations. This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employees may perform other duties as needed to meet the organization's ongoing needs. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Additional or other duties may be assigned.

FAMILY

• Serves as a standard bearer for Manatt’s mission to safely do everything we do better than anyone else and purpose of building legacies through standards of excellence.
• Promotes, lives, and exemplifies Manatt’s values: Family, Excellence and Human Potential.

EXCELLENCE

• Serves as a standard bearer for Manatt’s mission to safely do everything we do better than anyone else and purpose of building legacies through standards of excellence.
• Promotes, lives, and exemplifies Manatt’s values: Family, Excellence and Human Potential.
• Signals concrete deliverer to position truck to facilitate pouring concrete.
• Moves discharge chute of truck to direct concrete into forms.
• Spreads concrete into inaccessible sections of forms with rake or shovel.
• Levels concrete to specified depth and workable consistency, with handheld screed and floats to bring water to surface and produce soft topping.
• Smoothes, and shapes surfaces of freshly poured concrete.
• Finishes concrete surfaces.
• Removes rough or defective spots from concrete surfaces and assures a drainable project free of ponding.
• Molds expansion joints and edges.
• Produces specified concrete surface with broom.
• Setting of forms.
• Reports to supervisor at end of each day to leave timecard or any other required paperwork as well as receive instruction for next days’ work assignments.
• Secondary functions of general laborer and other duties may be assigned.
• Willing to work hard, safety oriented & team player
• Listens and coordinates with team members and available resources to ensure every team member can be their best self, analyzes and resolves work obstacles and assists in solving problems.
• Inspires and promotes personal development goals of all team members.
• Learns to operate new pieces of equipment and other tasks associated with paving.
• Teaches others what you know to help them grow.

HUMAN POTENTIAL

• Commits to continuous personal improvements on the path towards being best self.
• Teach others to learn what you know to help them grow.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• Previous concrete finishing experience required.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Must have a valid driver's license and a vehicle to get to the job site.

Other Qualifications

Ability to work seasonally. Typically April - November but could be called in during the winter for work as weather allows.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to listen. The employee frequently is required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to walk; sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 60 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

About Us

Founded in 1947 and headquartered in Brooklyn, Iowa, Manatt’s is a leader in Iowa's heavy highway construction and materials industry. We specialize in asphalt, concrete, and chipseal coating, with additional expertise in recycle crushing, stabilization, milling, grinding, subdrain installation, and more.

At Manatt’s, we have the experts, equipment, resources, and top-quality materials needed to safely and efficiently complete any project. Our integrated approach and unwavering commitment to building exceptional relationships allow us to deliver uncompromising quality and construction services. Our mission is to continually set and reset the standard by which all other construction material companies are measured. We don’t just build infrastructure; we build legacies through higher standards of work and a dedication to excellence in everything we do.

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