Concrete Finisher

Construction Masters Services, LLC; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Professional development assistance

Vision insurance

Company paid Short- & Long-Term Disabl

Disability Insurance

Job summary

Construction Masters Services, LLC is seeking a skilled concrete laborer to pour, level, and finish concrete for roads, curbs, floors, and sidewalks. You will set forms, monitor weather impacts on curing, and coordinate casting with the truck driver using hand and power tools to achieve smooth surfaces.

Qualified applicants have at least two years of concrete experience, know power vibrators, polishers, cutting saws, edging tools, and basic blueprint reading.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ work experience as a concrete laborer or mason.
• Knowledge of hand-held and power tools including power vibrators, polishers, cutting saws, and edging tools.
• Understands and follows verbal and written instructions.
• Carpentry skills preferred
• Basic blueprint comprehension preferred

Responsibilities

• Sets forms that hold the concrete in place.
• Pours, smooths, and levels concrete using a rake, trowel, float, and screed.
• Directs the casting of the concrete with the truck driver.
• Monitors weather effects on curing and applies sealing components.
• Safely operates power vibrator to ensure proper compaction.
• Molds and constructs expansion joints using joiners and edging tools.
• Performs related duties including light demolition or grading as assigned.

Skills

Concrete laborer experience

Hand and power tools

Blueprint comprehension

Carpentry skills

Tools

Power vibrators

Polishers

Cutting saws

Edging tools

Job description

Job Purpose:

Concrete Specialists pour, level, and smooth concrete for surfaces such as roads, curbs, floors, and sidewalks. Duties may include cutting expansion joints with a power saw, aligning forms to desired depth and pitch, directing the casting of concrete, preparing and cleaning surface areas, and completing moldings using a variety of hand-held and power tools.

Essential duties and responsibilities:

• Sets forms that hold the concrete in place
• Cleans and inspects surfaces for pouring issues
• Directs the casting of the concrete with the truck driver
• Pours, smooths, and levels concrete using a rake, trowel, float, and screed (includes handheld tools and power tool versions)
• Monitors the effects of the weather on the curing process
• Applies sealing and hardening components
• Safely operates power vibrator to ensure the concrete is compacted
• Molds and constructs expansion joints using joiners and edging tools
• Polishes surface using a power surfacing machine
• Maintains and provides basic hand tools necessary for the work
• Performs related duties including, but not limited to, light demolition or grading, as assigned
• Maintains compliance with all company policies and procedures

Education, Skills and/or Work Experience Requirements:

• Minimum 2 years’ work experience as a concrete laborer or mason
• Knowledge of hand-held and power tools including power vibrators, polishers, cutting saws, and edging tools
• Understands and follows verbal and written instructions
• Carpentry skills preferred
• Basic blueprint comprehension preferred

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance
• Company paid Short- & Long-Term Disability Insurance

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand for long periods
• Ability to lift heavy materials and work long hours
• Ability to kneel for long periods
• Ability to work in harsh weather conditions