CONCRETE FINISHER- Grand Prairie,TX

Granite Construction; Grand Prairie (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Granite Construction Incorporated is seeking a concrete finisher to safely smooth and finish surfaces of poured concrete at various sites. You will use hand and power tools to meet quality specs, work with forms, joints, and edging, and support patching and repairs as needed.

The role requires ability to work outdoors in all weather, 1–2 years of experience, and adherence to safety standards. High school diploma or GED preferred, with potential for varied shifts.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent years of experience.
• Appropriate training and experience required.
• 1–2 years of concrete finishing experience preferred.
• Experience with concrete curb machine preferred.

Responsibilities

• Pour, spread, tamp, level and finish concrete to specs.
• Operate finishing equipment including trowels and floats.
• Mold expansion joints and edges using edging tools.
• Patch horizontal and vertical concrete.
• Construct and assemble concrete forms and frames.
• May assist subgrade work and mixing of concrete.
• May break up and repair old concrete surfaces.
• Work shifts including day, swing, and night as needed.
• Follow safety procedures and wear harness when required.

Skills

Concrete finishing

Teamwork

Safety conscious

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Experience in construction preferred

Tools

Curb machine

Trowel equipment

Bull float

Job description

Building a career at Granite may be the most valuable thing you could do... Find your dream job today, and be part of something great. Our most powerful partnership is the one we have with our employees. Our people are our most valued asset and the foundation of Granite’s century-old success. We’re building more than infrastructure; we are building your future.

General Summary

This position is responsible for safely smoothing out, leveling, and finishing surfaces of poured concrete to specified quality and textures with the use of hand and/or power tools.

Essential Job Accountabilities

• Pour, spread, tamp, level shape, smooth and finish concrete to meet horizontal tolerances and finish specs from hard trowel to heavy broom.
• Operate various machinery and equipment including but not limited to cement edging, troweling, and finishing equipment, bull float, broom, and trowel machines.
• Mold expansion joints and edges, using edging tools, jointers, and straightedge.
• Patch horizontal and vertical concrete.
• Construct and assemble concrete forms and wooden frame structures for various concrete formations.
• May assist subgrade work, mixing of concrete or other aggregate mixtures.
• May break up and repair old concrete surfaces.
• Other duties as required.
• Ability to wear a full body harness and work at heights while tied off.
• Ability to work, day, swing, and night shifts (occasionally extended hours).
• Ability to work in constant exposure to outside elements, in all weather conditions.
• Ability to work in safety sensitive construction setting, including exposure to moving machinery and heavy equipment.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a team in a fast‑paced and complex environment.
• Ability to squat, crawl, and work in awkward positions/confined spaces.
• Previous related experience in construction industry, preferred.
• 1-2 years of concrete finishing experience, preferred.
• Experience working with concrete curb machine, preferred.

Education

High School Diploma, GED or equivalent years of experience

Work Experience

Appropriate training and experience required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Workers should be able to:

• Work rapidly and accurately with hands Follow set procedures and standards Compare and see differences in size, shape, and form of lines, figures, and objects Picture objects from drawings or diagrams Rate information using standards that can be measured or checked Calculate amounts of concrete required for each job Work within precise limits or standards of accuracy.

Physically, workers must be able to:

• Climb and maintain body balance Use hands and arms fully Stand, kneel, bend, crawl, or crouch for long periods See well (either naturally or with correction)

About Granite Construction Incorporated

Granite Construction Incorporated is a member of the S&P 400 Index and is the parent company of Granite Construction Company, one of the nation's largest heavy civil contractors and construction materials producers.

Granite is a Drug‑Free Workplace and Equal Opportunity Employer.

Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

We consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws. For additional information on applicant/employee rights please click here.

Since 1922, Granite Construction has continued its long‑standing commitment to building some of America’s largest infrastructure projects including highways, bridges, dams, rail, and power. Recognized as one of the top 25 largest construction companies in the U.S., Granite specializes in complex infrastructure projects and provides award‑winning construction services in mining, earthwork, water/sewer, power, tunneling, rail, highway, and bridge construction. Granite also produces construction materials, gravel, ready‑mix, recycled asphalt products, and asphalt concrete, and is a proven leader in alternative procurement project delivery.

At Granite, our employees are our most valued asset and we are passionate about retaining, developing, and recruiting the best talent available. Our employees reflect our core values: Safety, Integrity, Excellence, Inclusion, and Sustainability and we are continuously looking for individuals who possess a winning attitude and share our Core Values. In exchange, we help you build a career that no other company can duplicate. You will be part of a learning culture, where teamwork and collaboration are encouraged, excellence is rewarded, and diversity is respected and valued. Add our award‑winning safety program, ethics, reputation, and commitment to continuous improvement and you’ll see that we are building more than infrastructure—together, we are building your future.