Concrete Finisher Apprentice — Hands-On Training & Growth

The Christman Company; Sterling (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

The Christman Mid-Atlantic Constructors (CMAC) are hiring a Concrete Finisher Apprentice in the Sterling, Virginia region to learn and perform concrete place and finish work under supervision. This entry-level role emphasizes safety, tool use, and on-site training while preparing for ACI certification.

As an apprentice, you will progress through hands-on tasks, read blueprints and specifications, and gain expertise in screeding, finishing, curing, and surface repairs, with opportunities to

Qualifications

• No minimum educational requirements.
• Five years of construction concrete or related experience preferred.
• Must have own hand tools and be proficient in operating a variety of tools.

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 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.

Skills

Hand tools

Basic concrete knowledge

Tools

Concrete finishing tools

Job description

The Christman Mid-Atlantic Constructors (CMAC) are hiring a Concrete Finisher Apprentice in the Sterling, Virginia region to learn and perform concrete place and finish work under supervision. This entry-level role emphasizes safety, tool use, and on-site training while preparing for ACI certification.

As an apprentice, you will progress through hands-on tasks, read blueprints and specifications, and gain expertise in screeding, finishing, curing, and surface repairs, with opportunities to