Concrete Finisher Journeyman

TIC - The Industrial Company; Abilene (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

TIC - The Industrial Company is seeking a Concrete/Finishing Laborer in Abilene, TX. This role focuses on placing and finishing poured concrete for floors, walks, sidewalks, and other structures, with attention to surface quality and form integrity.

Responsibilities include operating hand and power tools, monitoring curing conditions, and ensuring safety while supporting crew efforts on outdoor projects. Candidates should be able to work OT and adapt to varying weather conditions.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required or preferred depending on experience.
• Must understand and follow written and oral instructions and communicate effectively with supervision.
• Proficient use of electrical, hand, power, layout and measurement tools.
• Must be able to work outdoors in all weather conditions and meet physical requirements.

Responsibilities

• Move discharge chute of truck to direct concrete into forms, then spread, level, and smooth concrete; rough surface with a broom if required.
• Check forms that hold the concrete to ensure proper construction.
• Chip, scrape, and grind high spots and rough projections to finish concrete using chisels and grinders.
• Mold expansion joints and edges using edging tools and jointers.
• Monitor curing conditions affected by wind, heat, or cold throughout the process.
• Use concrete vibrators to consolidate concrete.
• Verify proper use of equipment and report unsafe conditions to management.
• Estimate sizes, distances, quantities, and time, costs, or materials needed for work activities.
• Inspect subordinates' work for compliance with plans and take corrective action when needed.

Skills

Tool proficiency

Safe work practices

Reading instructions

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Electrical tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Layout tools

Measurement tools

Job description

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Place and finish surfaces of poured concrete, such as floors, walks, sidewalks, roads, or curbs using a variety of hand tools. Place concrete for walls and footings. Grind and rub hardened concrete to a uniform surface.

Primary Responsibilities and Duties

• Move discharge chute of truck to direct concrete into forms then spread, level, and smooth concrete; rough surface with a broom if plans call for it.
• Check forms that hold the concrete to see that they are properly constructed.
• Chip, scrape, and grind high spots, ridges, and rough projections to finish concrete by using pneumatic chisels, power grinders, and/or hand tools.
• Mold expansion joints and edges, using edging tools, jointers, and straightedge.
• Monitor how the wind, heat, or cold affect the curing of the concrete throughout the entire process.
• Utilize concrete vibrators to consolidate concrete.
• Verify equipment and materials are used properly and report unsafe conditions to management.
• Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity.
• Inspect subordinate's work for compliance with the contract plans and specifications, point out deficiencies and explain and take any corrective action needed.

Qualifications

• May require a high school diploma or its equivalent with previous years of experience in the field or in a related area.
• Must possess strong working knowledge skills and abilities for position.
• Ability to understand, follow and transmit written and oral instructions and communicate effectively with management/supervision.
• Proficient in the safe and efficient use of electrical, hand tools, power tools and layout tools as well as measurement tools

Requirements

• Able to meet all physical requirements.
• Must have all required tools
• Expected to climb and work at heights and in confined spaces (may exceed 200 ft)
• Able to work outdoors in all weather conditions
• Able to work overtime, nights, and weekends as required by the workload
• Observe and comply with all safety and project rules. Performs other duties as required.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

Few contractors can build what TIC builds, the way TIC builds it. We only hire the best — and our family mentality will drive you to continue to be the best

Whether it’s cement for our sidewalks and driveways; aluminum for our automobiles; wood pellets for our grills; paper plates for our picnics; food for our pets or the beverages we consume with our friends, our longstanding work in the industrial market touches the tiny details in our daily lives.