Concrete Finisher Apprentice

Christman Company; Sterling, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 22,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Christman Mid-Atlantic Constructors, LLC is seeking a Concrete Finisher Apprentice in Sterling, Virginia. Join a hands-on team and learn when placing, consolidating and finishing concrete, with opportunities to earn ACI certification.

You will read blueprints, work with foremen, and travel up to 60 miles daily to project sites. Full-time role with varied hours, including potential nights and weekends to meet deadlines.

Qualifications

• Five years of construction concrete or related construction experience.
• No formal education required.
• Ability to read and understand blueprints.

Responsibilities

• Completes concrete place and finish trade work.
• Takes direction from supervisor (foreman or superintendent).
• Learns trade of placing, consolidating, and finishing concrete.
• Learns methods for screeding concrete to correct elevations.
• Learns methods/techniques for placing and consolidating concrete to grade.
• Learns methods for finishing concrete including timing requirements for different finish types.
• Learns how mix designs and admixtures affect placing and finishing.
• Learns process for achieving floor flatness and levelness requirements.
• Learns techniques for curing concrete.
• Learns techniques for early entry saw cutting control joints.
• Learns tools and equipment associated with place and finish operations.
• Learns methods for concrete surface and structural repairs.
• Completes ACI certification course for placing and finishing concrete.
• Introduced to reading and understanding blueprint and specification reading.
• Completes silica awareness training.

Skills

Concrete knowledge

Manual dexterity

Blueprint reading

Communication skills

Tools

Hand tools

Measuring tools

Concrete finishing tools

Job description

Christman Mid-Atlantic Constructors, LLC Job Description: Build More with Your Career at Christman Mid-Atlantic Constructors

With projects throughout the mid-Atlantic, Christman Mid-Atlantic Constructors (CMAC) is a great place to begin, continue or grow your career. We’re searching for the next generation of innovative minds who want to shape the world and live to build. Concrete Finisher Apprentices in our Sterling, Virginia region.

What You Will Do:

As a Concrete Finisher Apprentice, your primary daily responsibilities of this role include, but are not limited to:

• Completes concrete place and finish trade work.
• Takes direction from supervisor (foreman or superintendent).
• Learns trade of placing, consolidating, and finishing concrete.
• Learns methods for screeding concrete to correct elevations.
• Learns methods / techniques for placing and consolidating concrete to appropriate grade.
• Learns methods for finishing concrete including timing requirements for different finish types.
• Learns how different mix designs and admixtures affects placing and finishing.
• Learns process for achieving floor flatness and levelness requirements.
• Learns techniques for curing concrete.
• Learns techniques for early entry saw cutting control joints in concrete.
• Learns tools and equipment associated with place and finish operations.
• Learns methods for concrete surface and structural repairs.
• Completes ACI certification course for placing and finishing concrete.
• Introduced to reading and understanding blueprint and specification reading.
• Completes silica awareness training.

Expected Hours of Work:

Full time, more than 40-hours a week. May work nights and weekends, construction may sometimes continue around the clock to meet deadlines.

Travel:

Must have reliable transportation. Must be willing to travel 60 miles a day dependent on project location relative to where the employee lives.

Pay:

$16.50-$28.50 per hour.

What You Will Bring to the Team:

Required experience, knowledge, and skills for this role include: There are no minimum educational requirements. Preferred experience, knowledge, and skills for this role include: Have general knowledge of basic concrete and hand tools. Five (5) years of construction concrete or related construction experience.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

Must have own hand tools and be proficient in operating a variety of tools. Must understand safety rules and tool/equipment instructions. Have the ability to take measurements and make calculations. Ability to work well with supervision and peers. Have good communication skills both orally and in writing. Must pass any skills tests as required by the jobsite. Ability to problem solve when errors occur. Keep tools and workspace organized. Must be conscious of time schedules and deadlines. Maintain regular and punctual attendance.

Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer

The Christman family of companies is an affirmative action/Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed to diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or disability status. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

As part of our company policy, this position requires successful completion of pre-employment screening, including but not limited to drug and background screening.

Founded in 1894, Christman is a national, employee-owned construction firm offering construction management, general contracting, and design-build services. Taking a comprehensive approach to support our clients needs, our self-perform affiliates empower us to enhance project outcomes. With over 500 employee-owners, we unite great people in great achievement, delivering projects that align with clients' goals through a collaborative, one-team approach. Our family of companies’ expertise spans multiple market sectors, including healthcare, education, and historic preservation, providing tailored solutions that add value to every project. Together, we strive to #buildmore for our clients, communities, and team.