Concrete Finisher

Walbec Group, Inc.; Waukesha (WI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking company is seeking a dedicated Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher to join their team in the exciting field of road, highway, and bridge construction. This role involves assisting in the placement and finishing of concrete surfaces, ensuring high standards of quality and safety. With a focus on family values and a supportive culture, you will work alongside experienced professionals on innovative projects throughout Southeast Wisconsin. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow your career in a stable and essential industry, where your contributions will be valued and recognized.

Benefits

Union Benefits

Training Courses

Job Security

Growth Opportunities

Family-Oriented Culture

Qualifications

• Valid driver's license and satisfactory driving record required.
• Prior construction experience preferred for effective performance.

Responsibilities

• Assist in placing and finishing concrete surfaces under Foreman's direction.
• Ensure concrete is level and smooth, filling roadways and sidewalks.

Skills

Concrete Finishing

Cement Masonry

Driving Skills

Ability to Lift 75lbs

Knowledge of Crane Hand Signals

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Concrete Vibrators

Concrete Forms

Job description

Are you looking for an exciting career in road, highway, and bridge construction? Zenith Tech of the Walbec Group has a place for hard working, loyal, and driven people like you. Come work with us as a Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher and enjoy a family-focused, progressive culture. Our approach is driven by an involved focus on Safety and efficiency, resulting in us being a leader in the heavy and highway construction industry.

This position is in preparation for our upcoming 2025 season to begin in Spring.

The Company:

The Walbec Group of companies is currently in its third generation of family leadership producing high-quality construction materials and delivering unparalleled professional design, engineering, and construction services.

• Multi-year Milwaukee Business Journal Best Place to Work honoree and a Best Place to Work by Employ Humanity.
• Associated with many exciting state, municipal, federal, and commercial projects. Check out our website for a complete list of interesting projects. walbecgroup.com
• Proud Partner of the Green Bay Packers.

The Position:

Under the direction of the Foreman, we’re looking for a Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher responsible for safely assisting in the placement of concrete and final finishing of concrete surfaces, and perform other duties as assigned by the Foreman or other management.

The Benefits:

• Our union employees enjoy the quality benefits provided by our union partners. Additionally, union employees have access to a variety of training courses on our Walbec employee website for personal and professional development.

The Location:

• Projects will vary by location, so reliable transportation and a willingness to travel to any job site is required as needed. Our projects are typically located throughout Southeast WI. and west to Madison, WI.

The Candidate:

• Valid driver’s license and satisfactory driving record.
• A Class A CDL is strongly desired.
• High School diploma or GED equivalent is preferred.
• Prior construction experience preferred.
• Must be punctual and dependable.
• Able to work varied hours including nights, early mornings, and weekends as needed.
• Be able to tolerate and work in variable weather conditions, and work in dirty and dusty environments, and crawl in close quarters to strip concrete forms.
• Member of a Local Cement Masons Union, or willingness to become a union member are required. Union membership is not required prior to employment. Our Human Resources Department is available to assist in that process as needed.
• Smooth out concrete in segments to ensure the concrete poured is level.
• Fill roadways, driveways, sidewalks, bridges, and parking lots.
• Arrange the concrete forms and prepare surface.
• Level surfaces by using special blades, making sure all lumps and bubbles are smoothed over.
• Use wood or plastic forms to shape the concrete and hold it until it is set.
• Smooth high spots and fill depressions.
• Make concrete beams, columns, and panels.
• Finish corners by hand.
• Use machines that vibrate concrete to fill air pockets.
• Knowledge of and ability to safely use crane hand signals.
• Performs other related duties as required and assigned.
• Able to lift and carry up to 75lbs unassisted.
• Able to shoot grades.

Why Should You Apply?

• Excellent wages and benefits packages offered through local trade union.
• Job security-we are an essential company providing infrastructure services, and you are an essential employee.
• Growth opportunities working alongside and learning from experienced industry professionals.
• Be involved in innovative, exciting projects throughout the local area and the state.
• Family-oriented, supportive culture.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action employer and it is our practice to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants. In addition, it is the policy of the Company to comply with applicable federal, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in each locality in which the Company has employees. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply!

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture throughout the Walbec Group. Our leadership understands that the unique abilities and differences of our team members drive innovation and growth. When you choose Walbec, you’ll be welcomed into a supportive environment where all team members feel heard, respected, and valued.