Concrete Finisher Midwest (Kansas, Oklahoma, Arkansas)

Bettiscompanies; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 54,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Per Diem Benefits

Job summary

Bettis Companies is seeking a Concrete Finisher to begin in Topeka, KS, with travel across the Midwest to complete military, government, and commercial concrete projects. The role involves layout, form setting, reinforcing, and finishing with both hand and power tools.

Expect heavy lifting, outdoor work in extreme temperatures, and eligibility for per diem benefits. Applicants must be 18+, able to pass a pre-employment drug screen, and complete a post-offer physical.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must be able to complete a pre-employment drug screen with a "Negative" result.
• Must be able to complete a post-offer physical with a "Capable" result.

Responsibilities

• Layout, preparation, placement, and finishing of concrete on military/government/commercial projects.
• Set ground forms and pitch to required depths.
• Cut, bend, and place reinforcement.
• Spread and finish concrete with hand or power tools.
• Mold expansion joints and edges; trim surfaces for a smooth finish.
• Repair damaged areas by cutting, drilling, and rod placement as needed.
• Work outdoors in extreme temperatures and lift up to 75 lbs.

Job description

The Concrete Finisher position will begin in Topeka, KS, and require extended travel and work throughout the Midwest (e.g. Oklahoma, Kansas, Arkansas, etc.).

• $26.00+/hour BOE
• Per Diem Benefits

Primary Function:

A Concrete Finisher is a person with the skill and experience necessary to perform a variety of construction activities relating to the layout, preparation, placement, and finishing of concrete. This position is expected to perform all aspects of concrete work with minimal direction from a crew foreman.

Typical Duties:

Work relating to the layout, site preparation, placement, and finishing of concrete on a variety of military/government/commercial type construction projects. While not inclusive, the following are some of the typical tasks expected of this position:

• Ground preparation and setting forms to required pitch and depth
• Cutting/bending/setting reinforcement
• Spread, level and smooth concrete using rake, shovel, hand or power trowel, hand or power screed, and float
• Mold expansion joints and edges using edging tools, jointers and straightedge
• Cut out damaged areas, drill holes for reinforcing rods and place rods to repair concrete, using power saw and drill
• Chip, scrape, and grind high spots, ridges, and rough projections to finish concrete using pneumatic chisels, power grinders, or hand tools.
• Work outdoors in extreme temperatures, both hot and cold.
• Regularly lift and carry up to 75 lbs.
• Climb, stoop, bend, and squat as required for various duties

Required Qualifications:

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must be able to complete a pre-employment drug screen with a "Negative" result.
• Must be able to complete a post-offer physical with a "Capable" result.

Thank you for your interest in applying with one of the Bettis Companies. The Bettis Group of Companies includes: Bettis Asphalt & Construction, Mid-States Materials, Capital Trucking, Capital Ready-Mix, Bettis Contractors, Bettis Fabrication, Capital Crane, Koss Construction, Midwest Pavement Grinding, PCI, and PTMW. If the position you applied for is filled or we feel your experience fits another job, your information may be sent to one of the other Bettis Companies if an opening is available.

Koss Construction Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free Workplace. Women, Minorities, and Veterans are encouraged to apply. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.