Concrete Finisher

Olgoonik Corporation; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction services firm is seeking a skilled Concrete Finisher in Colorado Springs. The role involves performing various concrete work activities such as layout, site preparation, and finishing of concrete. Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED and three years of relevant experience. The job requires a valid driver's license and the ability to work well in a team. This position entails working outdoors in various weather conditions with physical demands including lifting and moving up to 80 pounds.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED preferred.
• Three years of applicable construction experience required.
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record necessary.

Responsibilities

• Perform layout, site preparation, placement, and finishing of concrete.
• Set forms, cut/bend reinforcement, and smooth concrete.
• Drive vehicles safely as part of the job.

Skills

Teamwork

Positive attitude

Safe driving

Education

High School diploma or GED

Three years of applicable construction experience

Job description

Olgoonik is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Overview

A Concrete Finisher has the skill and experience necessary to perform a variety of construction activities relating to the layout, preparation, placement, and finishing of concrete and is expected to perform all aspects of concrete work with minimal direction from a crew foreman.

Primary Responsibilities

• Works on layout, site preparation, placement, and finishing of concrete on a variety of military/government/commercial type construction projects.
• Works on typical tasks like ground preparation; setting forms to required pitch and depth; cutting/bending/setting reinforcement; spreads, levels and smooths concrete using a rake, shovel, hand or power trowel, hand or power screed, and float; molds expansion joints and edges using edging tools, jointers and straightedge; cuts out damaged areas, drills holes for reinforcing rods and place rods to repair concrete, using power saw and drill; chip, scrape, and grinds high spots, ridges, and rough projections to finish concrete using pneumatic chisels, power grinders, or hand tools.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• There are no supervisory responsibilities associated with this position.

Education And/Or Experience

• High School diploma or GED preferred.
• Three years of applicable construction experience.
• Driving will be required. Must have valid driver’s license and clean driving record.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Ability to drive safely will be required.
• Must have valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
• Must demonstrate a positive attitude.
• Ability to work as a member of a Team.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Valid Driver’s License.

Security Clearance

• n/a

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 required to be able to stand, walk, sit, kneel, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; operate vehicles and some equipment, reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop; kneel; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and or move up to 80 pounds for 50 feet. Job requires the ability to perform tasks on all areas and aspect of a construction project. Must be able to climb ladders for heights up to 60 feet and crawl for distances of 50 feet.

Work Environment

Work is regularly performed outdoors in all types of weather conditions, including snow, rain, sleet, extreme winds, or ice storms. May be exposed to extreme temperatures, hot and cold, as part of environmental factors. Work may be performed near moving mechanical parts and/or vibration. May be required to work in areas where high noise hazards prevail. May be exposed to fumes or airborne particles or electrical shock hazards.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. As an Alaska Native corporation, Olgoonik provides hiring preference to Olgoonik shareholders, descendants, and their spouses to the extent allowed by law.