Concrete Finisher/Form Carpenter

Fred Smith Company; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Holidays

401K Match

Training & advancement

Overtime opportunities

Job summary

The Fred Smith Company is seeking an experienced Concrete Finisher/Form Carpenter in Raleigh, NC. The role involves constructing and installing concrete forms, placing and finishing concrete, and completing projects safely and according to specifications.

Successful applicants will have at least 3 years of experience in forming and finishing concrete for bridges, culverts, and walls, with the ability to read plans and use a tape measure.

Qualifications

• Previous concrete form carpentry and finishing experience required.
• Knowledge of concrete placement, curing, and finishing methods.
• Ability to read construction plans and use a tape measure accurately.
• Experience using concrete-forming tools and equipment.
• Able to perform physically demanding work outdoors.
• Able to lift 50–75 pounds and stand, bend, kneel, and climb throughout the shift.
• Dependable transportation and consistent attendance.
• Willingness to work early mornings, overtime, and occasional weekends as needed.
• Valid driver’s license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Build, install, align, brace, and remove concrete forms.
• Read plans, measurements, grades, and layout markings.
• Pour, spread, level, screed, float, edge, and finish concrete.
• Create broom, smooth, and other specified finishes.
• Install reinforcing steel, wire mesh, and related materials.
• Operate hand and power tools safely.
• Maintain a clean and organized jobsite.
• Follow company safety procedures and use required protective equipment.
• Work effectively with supervisors, equipment operators, and crew members.

Skills

Form carpentry

Finish concrete

Read plans

Physical endurance

Teamwork

Tools

Concrete forming tools

Tape measure

Power tools

Job description

The Fred Smith Company is currently recruiting for the position of Concrete Finisher/Form Carpenter. Successful applicants will have at least 3 years experience constructing and dismantling concrete forms for bridges, culverts and walls, and finishing concrete surfaces.

The Fred Smith Company is dedicated to the achievement of equality of opportunity for all its employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, marital status, age, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected group status under federal, state or local law. Fred Smith Company is an E-Verify Participant.

Job Overview

Fred Smith Company is hiring an experienced and dependable Concrete Form Carpenter / Finisher. This position involves constructing and installing concrete forms, placing and finishing concrete, and completing projects safely and according to specifications.

Responsibilities

• Build, install, align, brace, and remove concrete forms
• Read plans, measurements, grades, and layout markings
• Pour, spread, level, screed, float, edge, and finish concrete
• Create broom, smooth, and other specified finishes
• Install reinforcing steel, wire mesh, and related materials
• Operate hand and power tools safely
• Maintain a clean and organized jobsite
• Follow company safety procedures and use required protective equipment
• Work effectively with supervisors, equipment operators, and crew members

Qualifications

• Previous concrete form carpentry and finishing experience required
• Knowledge of concrete placement, curing, and finishing methods
• Ability to read construction plans and use a tape measure accurately
• Experience using concrete-forming tools and equipment
• Able to perform physically demanding work outdoors
• Able to lift [50–75] pounds and stand, bend, kneel, and climb throughout the shift
• Dependable transportation and consistent attendance
• Willingness to work early mornings, overtime, and occasional weekends as needed
• Valid driver’s license preferred
• What We Offer
• Competitive pay based on experience
• Consistent work and opportunities for overtime
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• 401K Match
• Opportunities for training and advancement

Fred Smith Company is dedicated to the achievement of equality of opportunity for all its employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, marital status, age, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected group status under federal, state or local law. Fred Smith Company is an E-Verify Participant.

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Applications are considered active for 30 days. If you have not been hired within 30 days, you must complete a new application. This application is intended for the use in evaluating your qualifications for employment. Incomplete, false or misleading statements on this application or during the interview process are grounds for terminating the application process or, if discovered after employment, termination of employment. This is not an employment contract. For safety and other reasons, FSC operates an alcohol and drug free workplace. If you are offered employment, you will be required to take and pass a drug screen prior to employment. Medical examinations are required of all applicants in certain job categories or when there exists a need to determine whether an employee is still able to perform the essential functions of their job or to determine fitness for duty as required by standards established by federal, state, or local law. FSC will conduct a security background check on all candidates who are made a conditional offer of employment. This background check will be processed for FSC by ADP Screening and Selection Services located at 301 Remington Street, Fort Collins, CO 80524, and ADP can be reached at 800-367-5933. The background check information will review your character, general reputation, personal characteristics, mode of living, and credit standing. The types of information that may be ordered include, but are not limited, to Social Security number verification, criminal, public, educational and, as appropriate, driving record checks, verification of prior employment, reference, licensing and certification checks, and drug testing results. FSC employs only US Citizens or aliens who can provide proof of identity and work authorization.