Concrete Surfacer (Finisher)

Wagman, Inc.; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 31,684 - 41,328; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Vision/Dental Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Matching

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Wagman, Inc. is hiring a Concrete Surfacer (Finisher) to join its Heavy Civil team in Norfolk, Virginia. Candidates should have experience in heavy highway and bridge construction and be comfortable working outdoors year-round.

The position offers a competitive pay rate of $23.00/hr - $30.00/hr, based on experience, and requires regional travel. Benefits include medical insurance, a 401(k) plan, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in heavy highway and/or bridge construction preferred.
• Familiarity with concrete finishing and paving.
• Ability to work at heights up to 150 feet.

Responsibilities

• Smooth and finish surfaces of poured concrete structures.
• Use hand and power tools for finishing.
• Remove defects from concrete surfaces.

Skills

Concrete finishing

Communication skills

Heavy highway construction

Tool operation

Education

HS Diploma or GED or relevant experience

Tools

Edgers

Screeds

Trowels

Bidwell machine

Job description

Position

Concrete Surfacer (Finisher)

Location: Hampton, VA, Norfolk, VA & Williamsburg, VA areas.

Travel: open to regional travel.

Pay: $23.00/hr - $30.00/hr (Based on experience).

Employment Type: Full Time Hourly

Overview

We are currently looking for Concrete Finishers to join our Wagman Heavy Civil team, starting at our Latex projects in the Norfolk, VA area. The ideal candidate will have experience in heavy highway and/or bridge construction, flatwork, carrying out concrete finishing operations on surfaces such as parapets, caps, columns, footings, deck slabs and more. Driver's license and reliable transportation are very helpful; must be able to work outdoors year round.

This is a safety sensitive position requiring work on construction sites with various safety hazards inherent in heavy construction.

This position is subject to drug testing and compliance policies associated with our status as a Federal Contractor.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED (or relevant work experience).
• Reliable transportation.
• 3+ years experience in Heavy Highway and/or bridge construction preferred.
• Familiar with concrete finishing, paving, concrete, highway and/or bridge construction.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience with finishing tools including but not limited to edgers, screeds, trowels.
• Experience with bidwell machine helpful not required.
• Ability to work at heights up to 150 feet.

Essential Functions

• Smooth and finish surfaces of poured concrete parapets, caps, columns, footings, retaining walls, abutments, deck slabs and other concrete structures to specified grade and texture.
• Use hand tools and power tools including floats, trowels, edgers and screeds.
• Remove rough and defective spots from concrete surfaces using power grinder or power chisel.
• Patch holes or defects with fresh concrete or epoxy compound.
• Wet and rub concrete with hand tools to get desired finish.
• May be temporarily assigned to carpenter or labor-type work to fill in between finishing duties.
• Carry, load, unload and stack materials.
• Shovel, rake, spread and vibrate concrete into place.
• Climb embankments and ladders to carry material to various work sites on project as needed.
• Jackhammer and saw cut concrete.
• Clean up project site of debris.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to lift up to 60 pounds from ground level to waist level and 30 pounds to above shoulder level throughout work shift. Must be able to work at heights up to 150 feet.
• Continuous standing and walking required throughout a scheduled work shift.
• Must be able to perform simple grasping and fine manipulation tasks with both hands.
• Must be able to climb ladders.
• Must be able to bend, squat, kneel and crawl.
• Must be able to work outdoors in wet, muddy, cold, hot and humid weather.
• Required to have acceptable corrected vision (in both eyes) and acceptable corrected hearing.
• Required to have the ability to reach, lift and perform work above shoulder height - and the ability to work on uneven surfaces and in confined spaces.

Benefits

• Medical/Vision/Dental Insurance.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for Healthcare and Dependent Care.
• Disability and Life Insurance.
• Wellness Programs that include Orthopedic Care.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Matching Contribution.
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Adoption Assistance.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• 8 paid holidays.
• Paid Time Off.

Equal Opportunity Employment

Wagman is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. We recognize and value our diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.