Concrete Finisher

Sherwood Companies; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 27,552 - 44,083; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Holiday Pay

Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Accident

Short-term and Long-term disability

401(k) with match

Yearly boot reimbursement

Job summary

Sherwood Companies is seeking a concrete laborer to perform a variety of tasks related to placing, finishing, protecting, and repairing concrete. The role requires safe operation per PPE and process requirements, with travel possible to different job sites.

The position emphasizes practical field work, attention to form setup, and finishing techniques, with opportunities to contribute to safety and quality on diverse construction projects.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• 2-3 years of experience in heavy construction carpentry is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Keep work area clean, orderly and safe.
• Checking forms for proper construction.
• Setting forms to desired pitch, depth and proper alignment.
• Spread, level and smooth concrete using rake, shovel, hand or power trowel, hand or power screed and float.
• Mold expansion joints and edges using edging tools, jointer and straight edge.
• Monitor weather elements for effect on the curing of concrete.
• Produce rough concrete surface using broom.
• Operate power vibrator to compact concrete.
• Application of surface treatments.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Work Standards

Initiating Action

Contributing to Team Success

Managing Work

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

2-3 years heavy construction carpentry experience

Job description

Job Description

The incumbent will be responsible for a variety of tasks including placing, finishing, protecting and repairing concrete. The incumbent will need to operate in a safe and efficient manner following all personal protective equipment (PPE) and process requirements. Travel may be required.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Pay
• Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Accident and Cancer Insurance
• Short-term and Long-term disability
• 401(k) with match
• Yearly boot reimbursement

Activities / Tasks / Scope

• Keep work area clean, orderly and safe
• Checking forms for proper construction
• Setting forms to desired pitch, depth and proper alignment
• Spread, level and smooth concrete using rake, shovel, hand or power trowel, hand or power screed and float
• Mold expansion joints and edges using edging tools, jointer and straight edge.
• Monitor weather elements for effect on the curing of concrete
• Produce rough concrete surface using broom
• Operate power vibrator to compact concrete
• Application of surface treatments
• Other duties as assigned

Individual Contributor Competencies

• Work Standards
• Initiating Action
• Contributing to Team Success
• Managing Work (Time Management)
• Communication

Education / Experience

• High School or Degree or GED required
• 2-3 years of experience in heavy construction carpentry experience preferred

Certification / Other Skills and Abilities

• Monitoring
• Complex problem solving
• Mathematics
• Extend flexibility

Physical Demands

The physical demands described below 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.

• Ability to read effectively from a computer screen and/or a paper copy
• Ability to handle a large volume of work and perform multiple tasks in a fast paced environment
• Ability to effectively verbally communicate
• Ability to stand, sit, stoop, bend, walk and lift heavy objects (50 lbs)

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Work is performed in a variety of weather conditions with exposure to outdoor elements.

Travel Required

Yes. Must be able to travel from jobsite to jobsite.

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