Concrete Finisher

Elite Surface Infrastructure; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 39,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Retirement plan

401(k) matching

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off (PTO)

Paid sick leave (PSL)

Job summary

Elite Surface Infrastructure is seeking a Concrete Finisher in Colorado Springs to smooth and finish poured concrete, set forms, and ensure high-quality surfaces. The role requires 3+ years of concrete experience and a valid license, with a schedule Monday–Saturday and variable start times due to pours.

Benefits include retirement plans, health coverage, an HSA, life and vision insurance, PTO and PSL. ESI emphasizes safety, reliability, and on-site teamwork in a dynamic weather-dependent

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 3 years of related concrete/construction experience.
• Valid driver's license and ability to pass background/drug screening.
• Ability to commute to Colorado Springs and adapt to weather.

Responsibilities

• Smooth and finish surfaces of poured concrete using hand and power tools.
• Set forms for sidewalks, curbs, or gutters and patch voids.
• Spread, level, and smooth concrete with trowel, screed, and float.
• Apply finishes, sealants, and curing compounds as directed.
• Signal and coordinate with truck drivers to pour concrete accurately.
• Maintain safety and cleanliness on the job site.
• Inspect work for defects and repair as needed.
• Use edging tools to mold expansion joints and edges.

Skills

Safety Awareness

Detail Oriented

Organized

Accountability

Reliability

Self-Motivated

Initiative

Working Under Pressure

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Elite Surface Infrastructure

Concrete Finisher

640 aviation way
Colorado Springs, CO 80916

Salary: 28.00 - 33.00 USD / HOUR

Job Status: Full Time/Weather Dependent

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Reports To: Ken Rael

Amount of Travel Required: TBD

Work Schedule

Monday through Saturday. 7:00am to 5:30pm but start times will vary depending on the type of pour from early morning to late evening.

401(k) Retirement plan & 401(k) matching

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off (PTO)

Paid sick leave (PSL)

Elite Surface Infrastructure Overview

Elite Surface Infrastructure (ESI) is a growing company located in Englewood Colorado and has been working along the Colorado front range since 1998. ESI is one of the largest construction companies in Colorado that self-performs a variety of services including Underground Utilities, Milling, Asphalt, Paving, Grading, Concrete, and Earthwork for Infrastructure and Infrastructure Improvement Projects in the commercial, municipal, and federal sectors.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Own, always maintain and have in possession personal tools. Tools shall include, but not be limited to: Magnesium Float, an assortment of Trowels from Long and Wide for wet concrete and Short and Narrow for hard concrete, Pair of Skates, Knee Pads, Mucking Boots, Sledgehammer, Nail Pouches, Tape Measure, Hammer, and Pliers.

POSITION SUMMARY

Smooth and finish surfaces of poured concrete, such as floors, walks, sidewalks, roads, or curbs using a variety of hand and power tools. Align forms for sidewalks, curbs, or gutters; patch voids; and use saws to cut expansion joints.

• Set the forms that hold concrete to the desired pitch and depth and align them.
• Check the forms that hold the concrete to see that they are properly constructed.
• Spread, level, and smooth concrete, using rake, shovel, hand or power trowel, hand or power screed, and float.
• Produce rough concrete surface, using broom.
• Mold expansion joints and edges, using edging tools, jointers, and straightedge.
• Clean chipped area, using wire brush, and feel and observe surface to determine if it is rough or uneven.
• Signal truck driver to position truck to facilitate pouring concrete and move chute to direct concrete on forms.
• Apply hardening and sealing compounds to cure the surface of concrete, and waterproof or restore the surface.
• Operate power vibrator to compact concrete.
• Chip, scrape, and grind high spots, ridges, and rough projections to finish concrete, using pneumatic chisels, power grinders, or hand tools.
• Cut out damaged areas, drill holes for reinforcing rods, and position reinforcing rods to repair concrete, using power saw and drill.
• Waterproof or restore concrete surfaces, using appropriate compounds.
• Wet concrete surface and rub with stone to smooth surface and obtain specified finish.
• Wet surface to prepare for bonding, fill holes and cracks with grout or slurry, and smooth, using trowel.
• Install anchor bolts, steel plates, door sills and other fixtures in freshly poured concrete or pattern or stamp the surface to provide a decorative finish.
• Build wooden molds, and clamp molds around area to be repaired, using hand tools.
• Polish surface, using polishing or surfacing machine.
• Apply muriatic acid to clean surface, and rinse with water.
• Sprinkle colored marble or stone chips, powdered steel, or coloring powder over surface to produce prescribed finish.
• Mix cement, sand, and water to produce concrete, grout, or slurry, using hoe, trowel, tamper, scraper, or concrete-mixing machine.
• Spread roofing paper on surface of foundation and spread concrete onto roofing paper with trowel to form terrazzo base.
• Monitor how the wind, heat, or cold affect the curing of the concrete throughout the entire process.

Competency Statement(s)

• Safety Awareness - Ability to identify and correct conditions that affect employee safety.
• Detail Oriented - Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task.
• Organized - Possessing the trait of being organized or following a systematic method of performing a task.
• Accountability - Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.
• Reliability - The trait of being dependable and trustworthy.
• Responsible - Ability to be held accountable or answerable for one’s conduct.
• Self-Motivated - Ability to internally inspired to perform a task to the best of one’s ability using his or her own drive or initiative.
• Initiative - Ability to make decisions or take actions to solve a problem or reach a goal.
• Working Under Pressure - Ability to complete assigned tasks in stressful situations.

SKILLS & ABILITIES

Ability to commute/relocate: Colorado: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education: High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED)

Experience: 3 years related experience

Other Requirements: Valid driver’s license, and the ability to pass a background investigation, drug screening and a MUST to get on Military Bases.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Physical Demands

Lift/Carry

Stand

F (Frequently)

Walk

F (Frequently)

Sit

O (Occasionally)

N (Not Applicable)

C (Constantly)

Reach Above Shoulder

O (Occasionally)

Climb

O (Occasionally)

F (Frequently)

Squat or Kneel

F (Frequently)

F (Frequently)

F (Frequently)

11-20 lbs.

F (Frequently)

21-50 lbs.

O (Occasionally)

51-100 lbs.

O (Occasionally)

Over 100 lbs.

N (Not Applicable)

Push/Pull

C (Constantly)

13-25 lbs.

F (Frequently)

26-40 lbs.

O (Occasionally)

41-100 lbs.

N (Not Applicable)

N (Not Applicable)

Activity is not applicable to this occupation.

O (Occasionally)

Occupation requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 - 2.5+ hrs./day)

F (Frequently)

Occupation requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5+ hrs./day)

C (Constantly)

Occupation requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hrs./day)

OTHER PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) - Hard Hat, Eye & ear protection, safety vest, gloves, dust mask, steel toe boots.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Indoor, outdoor, and varying weather conditions.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and an E-Verify Participating Employer.

Reasonable Accommodations Statement: To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.