Concrete Skilled Labor

Essel; Salinas (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Essel is seeking an experienced Concrete Skilled Laborer / Concrete Finisher to support placement, repair, and finishing on active construction projects. The role requires hands‑on work with concrete surfaces, reading plans, and operating standard tools safely.

You will prepare areas, set forms, place, finish, and cure concrete, and collaborate with a crew outdoors. Must be able to lift 50 pounds, work physically demanding conditions, and maintain a clean, organized jobsite.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a concrete laborer or finisher.
• Hands-on experience with concrete placement and finishing.
• Ability to read a tape measure and follow basic layouts.

Responsibilities

• Assist with concrete pours, placement, spreading, leveling, and finishing.
• Prepare work areas, forms, subgrades, and existing surfaces before concrete placement.
• Perform concrete repair and remediation work as needed.
• Remove damaged, cracked, or deteriorated concrete.
• Patch cracks, holes, joints, and surface defects.
• Use hand tools and power tools to cut, grind, chip, and prepare concrete.
• Build and set forms for sidewalks, pads, curbs, slabs, and other concrete features.
• Install rebar, dowels, wire mesh, and reinforcement materials.
• Perform broom, smooth, trowel, edge, and float finishes.
• Check concrete for proper level, thickness, alignment, and surface consistency.
• Operate concrete saws, grinders, jackhammers, chipping hammers, mixers, and finishing tools.
• Clean tools, equipment, and work areas after each pour.
• Follow project plans, specifications, and supervisor instructions.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized jobsite.
• Perform additional skilled labor duties as assigned.

Skills

Concrete placement

Concrete finishing

Formwork

Rebar installation

Tool handling

Reading tape measure

Lifting heavy loads

Outdoor work

Tools

Concrete saws

Grinders

Jackhammers

Chipping hammers

Mixers

Finishing tools

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Concrete Skilled Laborer / Concrete Finisher to assist with concrete placement, repair, preparation, and finishing on active construction projects. The ideal candidate will have hands‑on experience working with concrete surfaces and be comfortable using standard concrete tools and equipment.
Responsibilities

• Assist with concrete pours, placement, spreading, leveling, and finishing.
• Prepare work areas, forms, subgrades, and existing surfaces before concrete placement.
• Perform concrete repair and remediation work as needed.
• Remove damaged, cracked, or deteriorated concrete.
• Patch cracks, holes, joints, and surface defects.
• Use hand tools and power tools to cut, grind, chip, and prepare concrete.
• Build and set forms for sidewalks, pads, curbs, slabs, and other concrete features.
• Install rebar, dowels, wire mesh, and reinforcement materials.
• Perform broom, smooth, trowel, edge, and float finishes.
• Check concrete for proper level, thickness, alignment, and surface consistency.
• Operate concrete saws, grinders, jackhammers, chipping hammers, mixers, and finishing tools.
• Clean tools, equipment, and work areas after each pour.
• Follow project plans, specifications, and supervisor instructions.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized jobsite.
• Perform additional skilled labor duties as assigned.

• Previous experience as a concrete laborer, concrete finisher, or skilled construction laborer.
• Hands‑on experience with concrete placement and finishing.
• Experience with concrete repair, patching, or surface preparation.
• Ability to use floats, trowels, edgers, screeds, grinders, saws, and other concrete tools.
• Ability to read a tape measure and follow basic layouts.
• Ability to lift and carry at least 50 pounds.
• Comfortable working outdoors and performing physically demanding work.
• Must have reliable transportation and consistent attendance.
• Must have required PPE, including a hard hat, safety glasses, gloves, high‑visibility vest, and work boots.
• Ability to follow directions and work effectively as part of a crew.

Preferred Qualifications

• Commercial or public-works concrete experience.
• Experience with slabs, sidewalks, curbs, pads, and flatwork.
• Experience with formwork and reinforcement installation.
• Knowledge of concrete curing and surface‑protection methods.
• OSHA 10 certification.