Experienced Finisher

Kent Companies; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 46,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

PTO (Paid Time Off)

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Retirement plans with discretionary-em

Holiday pay

Scholarship opportunities for depend­-

Leadership development opportunities

Job summary

Kent Companies in Grand Rapids, MI is seeking an experienced concrete finisher to perform all aspects of the finishing process on commercial pours. You will grade, set up formwork, place concrete, and finish to spec while maintaining clean, safe job sites.

The role requires 2–4+ years of concrete finishing, ability to read specs, and reliable transportation. Strong communication with crew leads and supervisors is essential, as is adherence to PPE and safety protocols.

Qualifications

• 2–4+ years of consistent concrete finishing experience.
• Ability to read and follow specifications.
• Reliable transportation and valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Pour, level, and finish freshly placed concrete.
• Understand and achieve specified finishes, with attention to detail and quality.
• Wear PPE, including hard hat and high-visibility apparel as required.
• Work in a variable environment, indoors and outdoors, in inclement weather.
• Communicate effectively with crew lead, foreman, and superintendent on safety, quality specs, and problem-solving.
• Safely perform labor tasks on concrete sites, including using power and hand tools.
• Utilize measurement and carpentry to build custom formwork.
• Move materials by hand, prepare for placement, install shoring, maintain clean sites.
• Set and place forms, construct/dismantle formwork, erect/dismantle shoring, and place concrete into forms.
• Use elevation specs to set up laser leveling and establish grade lines.

Skills

Concrete finishing

Safety compliance

Communication

Tools

Finish trowels

Floats

Measuring tape

Power tools

Shoring / formwork

Job description

Summary

The experienced finisher is expected to perform all parts of the process: grading, set up, custom formwork, concrete placement, cleaning tools, stripping formwork, and cutting slabs. An experienced finisher has noteworthy flatwork experience and demonstrates the ability to finish virtually any commercial concrete pour. Understanding the many variables affecting the finishing process is critical to success. An experienced finisher can effectively use all hand tools, including various finish trowels, floats, and brooms or rakes, to achieve a specified finish. Understanding and proficiently using specialized machines to expedite the finishing process is critical to this role. Communicating effectively with supervisors, teammates, and other trades is expected, as well as providing training and development to teammates who demonstrate motivation and interest in advancing their skills.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Pour, level, and finish freshly placed concrete.
• Understand and achieve specified finishes, with attention to detail and quality.
• Wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE), including a hard hat, high-visibility apparel, and additional protection as required by the task.
• Work in a variable environment, both indoors and outdoors. When required, work during inclement weather, including extreme heat/cold.
• Communicate effectively with your crew lead, foreman, and superintendent on safety, quality specifications, and problem-solving.
• Safely perform labor tasks on concrete construction sites, including using power and standard hand tools.
• Wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE), including a hard hat, high-visibility apparel, and additional protection as required by the task.
• Utilize measurement and carpentry skills to build custom formwork.
• Moving materials by hand, preparing for concrete placement, installation of shoring, and maintaining clean, well-organized job sites.
• Setting and placing forms, building and dismantling formwork, erecting and dismantling shoring, and placing concrete into forms.
• Utilize elevation specifications to accurately set up a laser leveling system and establish grade and grade lines.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties and Responsibilities are not comprehensive and can be changed at any time, with or without notice.

• Valid driver’s license
• Must have reliable transportation to the workplace(s)/ job location(s).
• Ability to successfully pass a background check related to driving (for any driver)
• Ability to pass drug screening.
• Must be able to work in the United States without corporate sponsorship now and in the future.

• 2-4+ years of consistent concrete finishing experience.
• Leather work boots (steel or composite toe protection are recommended)
• Rubber boots
• Hand Tools
• Hammer
• Hammer Loop/Holster
• Measuring Tape
• Speed Square
• Finishing Trowels
• Utility Knives

Kent Companies provides its employees with one of the most competitive compensation and benefits packages in the construction industry. Benefits vary by location, with a fully customized benefits package presented upon hire. Typical benefits packages include:

• Weekly pay
• PTO (Paid Time Off)
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Supplemental insurance options
• Retirement plans with discretionary employer-matching
• Holiday pay (New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day)
• Scholarship opportunities for dependents
• Leadership development opportunities