Concrete Finisher Journeyman

TIC - The Industrial Company; Abilene (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

TIC_Craft is seeking a skilled concrete finisher to place and finish surfaces for various concrete structures. The role involves directing concrete flow, finishing forms, and ensuring safety and quality on site.

You will work outdoors in various weather conditions, read and follow plans, and collaborate with supervision to meet project specs and schedules. This position requires physical endurance and proficiency with hand and power tools.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with previous field experience.
• Strong working knowledge and abilities for the position.
• Ability to understand, follow and transmit written and oral instructions and communicate effectively with management/supervision.
• Proficient in safe and efficient use of electrical, hand and power tools, layout tools, and measurement tools.

Responsibilities

• Move discharge chute of truck to direct concrete, spread, level and smooth surfaces.
• Check forms that hold the concrete to ensure proper construction.
• Chip, scrape, and grind high spots and rough projections to finish concrete.
• Mold expansion joints and edges using edging tools and jointers.
• Monitor curing conditions affected by wind, heat, or cold during the process.
• Use concrete vibrators to consolidate concrete and inspect for safety.

Skills

Concrete finishing

Form building

Safety compliance

Tool use

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Pneumatic chisels

Power grinders

Layout tools

Measurement tools

Job description

Requisition ID: 188644

Position Summary

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.

Experience Level

Skilled

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.

Company: TIC_Craft