Concrete Finisher Journeyman

Kiewit; San Ygnacio (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Kiewit (Canada) seeks a skilled concrete finisher to place and finish surfaces of poured concrete such as floors, sidewalks, and curbs. You will set forms, spreads, levels, and smoothe surfaces, and inspect forms for proper construction on busy construction sites.

The role requires reading plans, applying edging and joints, and monitoring curing under varying weather conditions. Candidates should be comfortable with manual labor and using a range of tools daily.

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
• Observe and comply with all safety and project rules, perform other duties as required
• Ability to pass pre-access drug and alcohol testing
• Observe and comply with all safety and project rules, perform other duties as required
• Ability to pass pre-access drug and alcohol testing, and fit for duty medical
• May require U.S. Driver License

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Attention to detail

Reading and following instructions

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Electrical tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Layout tools

Measurement tools

Job description

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.

Requisition ID: 190126

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.

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
• Observe and comply with all safety and project rules, perform other duties as required
• Ability to pass pre-access drug and alcohol testing
• Observe and comply with all safety and project rules, perform other duties as required
• Ability to pass pre-access drug and alcohol testing, and fit for duty medical
• May require U.S. Driver License

Work Settings & Job Requirements

• The person in this position needs to constantly move about a construction/industrial site, so should be able to stand, walk, sit, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, and/or crawl
• Constantly works in a construction environment and will be exposed to changing outdoor weather conditions
• Work irregular hours, weekends, overtime and holidays as required
• May be required to use ladders/mechanical platforms/manlifts/scaffold to access
• required equipment/work areas (may exceed 200 feet), so must be able to climb and maintain balance on formwork, steel formwork, stairs, ladders and scaffolds
• Move and work in and around confined and cluttered places, and uneven surfaces
• Must be able to complete tasks in a noisy and dusty environment
• May be required/able to move items weighing up to 50 pounds across construction/industrial site
• Must have required tools

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.