Job Location: El Paso, TX 79912
Job Summary: To perform skilled concrete finishing techniques, primarily on flat surface cement projects, including tilt-up panels, sidewalks, curbs, gutters, footings, retaining walls, and slab on grade. Responsibility extends to participation in operations preliminary to concrete finishing and labor work.
Essential Duties/Responsibilities
- Spread, level, and smooth concrete, using shovel and hand tools.
- Mold expansion joints and edges using edging tools.
- Produce a concrete surface, using a broom.
- Operate the power vibrator to consolidate concrete.
- Skilled cement finishing is performed according to accepted standards and practices and is inspected in progress and upon completion by a foreman.
- Apply hardening, sealing, and curing compounds to concrete as required.
- Waterproof or restore concrete surfaces, using appropriate compounds.
- Must perform general laborer duties as needed.
- Regular attendance is required according to company policy to ensure the crew can operate at the normal efficiency level.
- Adheres to procedures, regulations, and guidelines while minimizing errors and safety risks.
- Follow instructions and comprehend construction needs.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Ability to finish tilt wall panels, slabs on grade, grinding, rubbing, sawing and cutting concrete.
- Knowledge of concrete tools, techniques, and practices.
- Able to work a flexible schedule with last‑minute schedule, location, and time of shift changes. Overtime work as needed.
- Work safely without presenting a direct threat to self or others.
Education and Experience
- High School or equivalent (preferred).
- Minimum one (1) year of experience in the construction industry.
Physical Requirements
- Frequent walking on uneven surfaces, including ground in varying weather conditions.
- Work in a variety of weather conditions with exposure to the outdoor elements.
- May reach above shoulder heights and below the waist on a frequent basis.
- Standing and performing repetitive work that includes pushing, pulling, lifting (80+ lbs.), twisting, sitting, squatting for 8 hours or more.
- Kneel, bend, and stoop repeatedly for long periods or continually throughout the shift.
- Regularly works near heavy equipment and moving machinery.
- Exposure to outdoor environment with machinery/equipment in the surrounding area.
- Able to wear personal protective equipment is required, including but not limited to steel-toe shoes, gloves, safety glasses, hearing protection, hard hat, vest, etc.
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.