Concrete Finisher

CST Utilities; Grove City (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent pay

Medical insurance

HSA/FSA options

Dental and vision insurance

Life insurance

Job summary

CST Utilities is seeking an experienced concrete finisher to pour, level, and finish concrete on roads, sidewalks, curbs, and floors. You may also prepare forms and coordinate with truck drivers to ensure a smooth pour.

This role requires physical stamina, willingness to travel to job sites across the Midwest, and a commitment to safety. A high school diploma and 3 years in concrete finishing are expected; on-the-job training is available.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 3 years' experience as a concrete finisher.
• Willingness to travel to job sites.
• Valid driver’s license and insurability.
• Able to pass pre-employment background and drug screen.
• Experience in telecommunications/underground utilities is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Set forms that hold concrete in place.
• Pour, smooth, and level concrete using rake, trowel, float, and screed.
• Direct concrete pours with truck driver coordination.
• Monitor weather impact on curing; apply sealing and hardening components.
• Operate power vibrator to compact concrete and finish surfaces.
• Load, unload, and maintain tools and materials; keep logs.

Skills

Concrete finishing experience

Willingness to travel

Safety mindset

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Power vibrator

Screed/trowel tools

Job description

Company Overview

CST Utilities Companies provide underground construction services (including excavation, drilling, etc.) for sites and projects related to water, sewer, natural gas, electric distribution, and telecommunications projects. The utilities infrastructure market is significant, with funding coming from Municipalities, Cooperatives, Fortune 500 Utility providers, and private equity-backed projects, all of which are addressing the substantial need for infrastructure growth and replacement. CST Utilities Companies, with financial support from private equity investors, is pursuing a growth strategy across the Midwest that includes investment in employee and operations excellence and acquisitions (two companies acquired thus far) to enhance employee satisfaction, operational capacity, and client support. The company primarily operates in the Midwest, with large offices in Ohio and Indiana. More information on the CST Utilities companies can be found at www.cstutilities.com, www.daystardrilling.com, and www.preciseboringofohio.com.

About the role:

We are looking to hire an experienced concrete finisher who expertly pours level and smooth concrete on a variety of surfaces including roads, sidewalks, curbs, and floors. You may also be required to set the forms. To be a successful concrete finisher, you must possess the skills necessary for the trade and be familiar with the latest concrete pouring technology.

Job Responsibilities:

• Setting forms that hold concrete in place.
• Cleaning and inspecting surfaces for pouring issues.
• Directing the casting of the concrete with truck driver.
• Pouring, smoothing, and leveling concrete using a rake, trowel, float and screed. This includes handheld tools and power tool versions.
• Monitoring the effects of the weather on the curing process.
• Applying sealing and hardening components.
• Safely operating power vibrator to ensure the concrete is compacted.
• Polishing surface using a power surfacing machine.
• Molding and constructing expansion joints.
• Will be responsible for maintaining logs, fueling vehicles, and stocking their work vehicle with supplies.
• Must always maintain working equipment.
• Technician will be expected to be on time and complete service calls promptly.
• Follow instructions from supervisors.
• Ready to learn from on-the-job training when necessary.
• Perform site clean-up.
• Travels to and from job sites
• Loads and unloads materials on the truck.
• Performs all phases of general and underground construction including but not limited to loading, driving, delivery, digging, removal, and placement of various types, sizes, and weights of construction materials and equipment.
• Restores and repairs all disturbed property.
• Always maintain safe working habits/conditions.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED
• Three years' experience as a concrete finisher
• A positive can-do attitude and openness to trying things in new ways.
• Experience in the telecommunications or underground utilities industry is a plus.
• Working knowledge of basic hand tools and mechanical equipment
• Ability to travel to wherever the job is needed.
• A valid driver’s license and must be insurable.
• Be able to pass a pre-employment background and drug screen.

Work Environment:

• Must be able and willing to conduct strenuous and physically demanding tasks for long hours, work outdoors, and in inclement weather conditions.
• Must be able to lift and carry materials of all shapes and sizes, weighing 40 to 90 pounds.
• Must be able to maintain visual and audible contact with other crewmen and all moving or stationary persons/vehicles/objects to ensure safe coordination of movement.
• Must be able to operate or work around heavy equipment and machinery.
• Must be able to stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl while performing work.
• Must be able to work while wearing safety boots, safety glasses, hard hats, and any applicable safety gear.

Benefits:

• Excellent pay
• Medical insurance for employees at a small cost
• HSA/FSA options
• Dental and vision insurance at a minimal cost
• Free $25,000 life insurance policy
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance at a small cost
• 401(k)
• $225 work boot allowance after 180 days
• PTO after 90 days
• Year-round work
• Paid holidays
• Paid maternity and paternity leave
• Company-paid training and career development
• Safety-first culture

AAP/EEO Statement:

It is the policy of CST Utilities LLC to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status about public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, CST Utilities LLC will provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities.