Experienced Concrete Finisher - Commercial Construction

Messer Construction Co.; Newport (KY); On-site; USD 33,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

EGC Construction, an operating unit of Messer Construction Co., seeks a Carpenter in Newport, KY to support commercial projects. The role emphasizes concrete placement, finishing, blueprint reading, and coordination with a team to meet project timelines.

Ideal candidates will have substantial commercial construction experience, reliable transportation, and the ability to work across various weather conditions within a 50-mile radius.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of five years’ experience in commercial construction is preferred.
• Candidates must have transportation.
• Be willing to work within a 50-mile radius.
• Be able to work in a variety of seasonal and weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Place concrete from a truck, crane/bucket or pump.
• Place and finish concrete (rake, screed, bull float, hand float).
• Operate all necessary tools (walk behind trowel machines, vibratory screeds, vibrators).
• Read blueprints, utilize appropriate math skills and perform layout of expansion and control joints.
• Apply curing compounds and sealers.
• Pump, place and finish techniques.
• Placement of concrete, slab on grade and elevated decks.
• Saw cut control joints.
• Ability to organize, sequence and perform assigned tasks within schedule.
• Make repairs to cured concrete surfaces (walls and slabs).
• Form, strip/wreck, clean and oiling of formwork.
• Place and tie ReSteel.
• Protect existing surfaces and general clean-up.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Concrete construction

Team player

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

EGC Construction, an operating unit of Messer Construction Co., seeks a Carpenter in Newport, KY to support commercial projects. The role emphasizes concrete placement, finishing, blueprint reading, and coordination with a team to meet project timelines.

Ideal candidates will have substantial commercial construction experience, reliable transportation, and the ability to work across various weather conditions within a 50-mile radius.