Concrete Finisher (Plant Division)

State Utility Contractors, Inc.; South Carolina; On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

State Utility Contractors, Inc. is seeking a skilled Concrete Finisher for on-site work on heavy commercial and infrastructure projects in South Carolina.

Responsibilities include placing, vibrating, leveling and finishing concrete, ensuring form depths and angles are correct before pouring, and removing surface defects as the concrete cures. The ideal candidate has at least 5 years of concrete placement and finishing experience, strong hand and power tool proficiency, and the ability to

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of concrete placement and finishing on heavy commercial, bridge, and water/wastewater projects.
• Advanced knowledge of surface designs that prevent slipping and water collection.
• Basic math skills to calculate form dimensions and concrete quantities.
• High school diploma required; on-the-job training is available.

Responsibilities

• Place, vibrate, level and finish concrete surfaces.
• Check forms for proper depths and angles before pours.
• Remove surface imperfections before concrete hardens.
• Coordinate job stages with other contractors and workers.

Skills

Tool skills

Math skills

Communication

Slippage control

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Candidates for the Concrete Finisher position should have the skills and knowledge to perform the following:

• Place, vibrate, level and finish concrete surfaces are the focal job duty. Check the concrete forms for appropriate depths and angles before the concrete is poured. Remove surface imperfections before the concrete has fully hardened. Clearly communicate with other contractors and employees to coordinate job stages / phases.

Experience and Requirements

• Must have a minimum of 5 years of concrete placement and finishing experience in the field of heavy commercial, bridge, and preferably water and wastewater treatment plant construction. Good hand and power tool skills are a must. Finisher must make sure the concrete is safe, sound and attractive to meet the requirements of the project specifications.
• Must have an advanced knowledge of surface designs that prevent slippage and water collection.
• Basic math skills are required to insure accurately calculated dimensions of forms and ordered concrete quantity.

Working Conditions

• Most concrete finishers work on a job site outdoors in a variety of weather conditions including extreme heat, cold and precipitation. The work may be labor-intensive as concrete finishing typically involves lifting and positioning of finishing tools and equipment. Some job sites also require a concrete finisher to climb in and out of foundation pits, tanks and multiply elevated structures.

Education

• A college degree is not required; however, a high school diploma is and concrete finishing experience is required. On the job training is available to advance a concrete finishers career.