Concrete Finisher Apprentice: Hands-On Craft and Growth

Christman Company; Sterling (VA); 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 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.