Concrete Finisher Journeyman - INF

Kiewit; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 31,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Kiewit is seeking Paving Concrete Finisher Journeymen for the Southeast Connector Project in Fort Worth, TX. The role involves finishing concrete, forming, and ensuring proper curing and jointing, with overtime and weekend work as needed.

Requirements include paving finishing experience and the ability to work outdoor in varying weather. The job offers day and night shifts at $27 per hour, with pre-employment drug testing.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with previous field experience.
• Must have paving finishing experience on concrete projects.
• Ability to read and follow written and verbal instructions.

Responsibilities

• Move discharge chute to direct concrete into forms and spread, level, and finish.
• Check formwork for proper construction and alignment.
• Chip, scrape, and grind high spots and ridges using tools.
• Mold expansion joints and edges with edging tools and jointers.
• Monitor curing conditions influenced by wind, heat, or cold.

Skills

Read and follow instructions

Effective communication

Safety awareness and discipline

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Electrical tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Layout tools

Measurement tools

Job description

Position Summary

Kiewit is looking for multiple Paving Concrete Finisher Journeyman for the Southeast Connector Project located in Fort Worth, TX.

Requisition ID: 188460

Position Summary

Kiewit is looking for multiple Paving Concrete Finisher Journeyman for the Southeast Connector Project located in Fort Worth, TX.

Shift Information

• Day shift: 6:00am – 6:00pm, Monday – Saturday.
• Night Shift: 6:00pm – 6:00am, Monday – Saturday.
• Days and Nights available.
• Additional overtime may be required.

Additional Information

• $27 per hour
• All offers are contingent on your ability to pass a Drug and Alcohol test.
• Must have paving finishing experience

Work Environment

• 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
• Must have paving finishing experience
• Observe and comply with all safety and project rules, perform other duties as required
• Ability to pass pre-access drug and alcohol testing

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

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.

Project Information

The Southeast Connector project is an interstate widening and reconstruction project designed to alleviate traffic congestion and improve safety.

About Kiewit

Kiewit is one of North America’s largest and most respected construction and engineering organizations. With its roots dating back to 1884, the employee-owned organization operates through a network of subsidiaries in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Kiewit offers construction and engineering services in a variety of markets including transportation; oil, gas and chemical; power; building; marine; water/wastewater; industrial; and mining. Kiewit had 2024 revenues of $16.8 billion and employs 31,800 staff and craft employees.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.