Concrete Finisher - EGC Construction

Messer Construction Co.; Newport (KY); On-site; USD 33,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

EGC Construction, an operating unit of Messer Construction Co., seeks a Carpenter in Newport, KY to support commercial projects. The role emphasizes concrete placement, finishing, blueprint reading, and coordination with a team to meet project timelines.

Ideal candidates will have substantial commercial construction experience, reliable transportation, and the ability to work across various weather conditions within a 50-mile radius.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of five years’ experience in commercial construction is preferred.
• Candidates must have transportation.
• Be willing to work within a 50-mile radius.
• Be able to work in a variety of seasonal and weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Place concrete from a truck, crane/bucket or pump.
• Place and finish concrete (rake, screed, bull float, hand float).
• Operate all necessary tools (walk behind trowel machines, vibratory screeds, vibrators).
• Read blueprints, utilize appropriate math skills and perform layout of expansion and control joints.
• Apply curing compounds and sealers.
• Pump, place and finish techniques.
• Placement of concrete, slab on grade and elevated decks.
• Saw cut control joints.
• Ability to organize, sequence and perform assigned tasks within schedule.
• Make repairs to cured concrete surfaces (walls and slabs).
• Form, strip/wreck, clean and oiling of formwork.
• Place and tie ReSteel.
• Protect existing surfaces and general clean-up.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Concrete construction

Team player

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Location: Newport, KY, United States
Company: EGC
Date Posted: Sep 27, 2026

EGC Construction, an operating unitof Messer Construction Co., is currently seeking a Carpenter to join the team.

EGC employs more than 120 skilled craft workers that focus on safety,quality,and customer satisfaction. We offer general,commercialand industrial construction including electrical work, millwrights, pipefittersand structural steel detailers. EGC is proud to be part of the Messer family ofcompanies,and we are committed to building what matters most for our customers and transforming the communities in which we live.

The ideal candidate will have knowledge of commercial construction and remodeling practices as well as a comprehensive understanding of procedures, techniques, tools, equipment, materials, specifications, quality and cost control measures and safety requirements associated with commercial building.

What You Will Do:

• Place concrete from a truck, crane/bucket or pump
• Place and finish concrete (rake, screed, bull float, hand float)
• Operate all necessary tools (walk behind trowel machines, vibratory screeds, vibrators)
• Read blueprints, utilize appropriate math skills and perform layout of expansion and control joints
• Apply curing compounds and sealers
• Pump, place and finish techniques
• Placement of concrete, slab on grade and elevated decks
• Saw cut control joints
• Ability to organize, sequence and perform assigned tasks within schedule
• Make repairs to cured concrete surfaces (walls and slabs)
• Form, strip/wreck, clean and oiling of formwork
• Place and tie ReSteel
• Protect existing surfaces and general clean-up

What You Will Bring:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Minimum of five years’ experience in commercial construction is preferred
• Candidates must have transportation
• Be willing to work within a 50-mile radius
• Be able to work in a variety of seasonal and weather conditions

EGC is a merit shop contractor supporting a Team working environment. All Team members will be required from time to time to perform other duties they are qualified to perform, outside of this job description and their normal work function.

All EGC employees are required to comply with our Substance Abuse Prevention Policy as a condition of employment. EGC Construction may condition offers of employment upon taking and passing of a post-offer/pre-employment drug screen.

EGC Construction does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role. Candidates who need employer immigration sponsorship now or in the future will not be considered for this position.

EGC Construction is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, veteran status, sexualorientationor gender identity.