Concrete Finisher

Parisi; Waukesha (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Union benefits

Job summary

Walbec Group is seeking a Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher to safely assist in placing and finishing concrete on commercial and industrial sites in the Midwest. Under the foreman’s direction, you’ll contribute to the placement and finishing of concrete, preparing surfaces, forms and beams while ensuring safety and quality.

The role requires dependability, ability to lift up to 75 lbs, and flexibility for varied hours, including nights and weekends.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED 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.

Responsibilities

• 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 blades, smoothing lumps and bubbles.
• Use forms to shape the concrete and hold it until set.
• Finish corners by hand and use equipment to remove air pockets.

Skills

Concrete finishing

Form preparation

Crane hand signals

Lifting 75 lbs

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Job Description:

About Walbec Group

Walbec produces high-quality construction materials and delivers unparalleled professional design, engineering and construction services at its six companies, including Payne and Dolan, Northeast Asphalt, Zenith Tech, Parisi, Premier Concrete, and Construction Resources Management. Whether building bridges, stabilizing shorelines, rehabilitating structures, or providing site engineering and construction solutions for solar, Walbec is your bridge to expertise in construction and engineering.

With safety and ethics at the core of everything we do, our experienced professionals are hard at work on commercial and industrial sites throughout the Midwest.

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.

• 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.

Requirements

• 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.
• Able to lift and carry up to 75lbs unassisted.
• Able to shoot grades.

The Benefits

• Our union employees enjoy the quality benefits provided by our union partners. Refer to your CBA with the local trade union for eligibility and benefit information.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affiantative 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!