Concrete Surfacer (Finisher)

Wagman; Norfolk, Northern (VA, KY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Vision/Dental Insurance

401(k) Matching

Tuition Reimbursement

Adoption Assistance

Employee Assistance Program

8 paid holidays

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Wagman Heavy Civil is seeking a Concrete Surfacer (Finisher) to join our Norfolk-area projects. You will finish surfaces on parapets, caps, columns, footings, deck slabs and more, with outdoor work year-round.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in heavy highway/bridge construction, is familiar with finishing tools, and can operate safely on construction sites with regional travel as needed.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED; can be replaced with relevant work experience.
• Reliable transportation.
• 3+ years experience in Heavy Highway and/or bridge construction.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Smooth and finish surfaces of poured concrete parapets, caps, columns, footings, retaining walls, abutments, deck slabs and any other concrete structures to specified grade and texture.
• Use hand tools and power tools including but not limited to 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

Skills

Concrete finishing

Communication skills

Outdoor work

Finishing tools usage

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Tools

Bidwell machine

Floats

Screeds

Trowels

Edgers

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)

We are currently looking forConcrete Finishersto 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.

Wagman is a fourth generation, family-owned company with offices in Pennsylvania and Virginia and is headquartered in York, PA. Founded in 1902, as a heavy civil contractor, Wagman is a nationally recognized leader in the industry. Core competencies include: design-build, infrastructure, marine construction, modified concrete, grooving and grinding, and geotechnical construction services.

Qualifications:

• HS Diploma or GED; can be replaced with 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

Essential Functions:

• Smooth and finish surfaces of poured concrete parapets, caps, columns, footings, retaining walls, abutments, deck slabs and any other concrete structures to specified grade and texture.
• Use hand tools and power tools including but not limited to 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 of Essential Functions:

• 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 work at heights up to 150 feet
• 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

Company Benefits:
Wagman wants to keep employees and their families happy and healthy and offers a comprehensive benefits package to all full-time employees that includes:

• 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

Our Values

Wagman’s Core Values of integrity, mutual respect, safety, innovation, sense of urgency, and community are an integral part of every decision and every plan made at Wagman and these values have laid the foundation for our success and longevity for our past, present, and future.
Consistently being recognized with national and regional awards for projects, safety and community is a testament of our commitment to these values. Beyond the buildings and bridges which connect and improve our communities, Wagman has community engagement programs and initiatives which help to build better, for our people.

Wagman Culture

Wagman is committed to cultivating a workforce and preserving a culture built on our core values. Our people are our most valuable assets. We value the diverse identities, experiences, perspectives, backgrounds capabilities and talents that our people bring to Wagman.

From hiring to training, development, and promotions to special events, Wagman is committed to providing equal and equitable opportunities and rewarding experiences. As a family business providing a safe and healthy work environment in accordance with our mission, we foster diverse and inclusive work experiences and a sense of belonging.

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.

Wagman is proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V.