Lead Concrete Curb Finisher

Hoopaugh Grading Company, LLC; Charlotte (NC); On-site; AUD 77,000 - 119,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

401(k) Plan with Company Match

Paid Vacation

HGC Academy training

Safety Training

Employee Owned Company (ESOP)

Profit Sharing Program

Job summary

Hoopaugh Grading Company (HGC) is seeking a Lead Concrete Curb Finisher to join our experienced crew. You will install and finish curb and gutter systems on commercial and site-development projects, delivering clean lines, durable finishes, and a high level of craftsmanship.

You must have 5+ years of curb finishing, the ability to read blueprints, and reliable transportation. Expect to mentor junior finishers, work with foremen, and adhere to HGC safety, quality standards, and our ESOP-driven,

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience finishing curbs.
• Ability to read blueprints.
• Must pass pre-employment drug screen, background check, and Fit for Duty examination.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.

Responsibilities

• Finish curb and gutter to HGC quality standards.
• Shape, edge, and smooth freshly placed concrete using hand tools.
• Read, understand and check grades and elevations from grade stakes.
• Mentor labor and less experienced finishers.
• Work with foremen, superintendents and teammates to meet project goals.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Reading grades/elevations

Overtime flexibility

Tools

Curb machine

Job description

Description

Build the Curbs That Shape Communities.

At Hoopaugh Grading Company (HGC), we don't just pour concrete—we build the roads, neighborhoods, commercial developments, and infrastructure that keep our communities moving.

We're looking for a Lead Concrete Curb Finisher who takes pride in producing clean lines, smooth finishes, and high-quality work. If you're someone who notices the details, enjoys working alongside a skilled crew, and wants to be part of an employee-owned company that invests in its people, we'd love to meet you.

You'll work alongside experienced Foremen and Superintendents on some of the Carolinas' most recognizable commercial and site development projects while continuing to sharpen your craft through training and career development.

What You'll Be Building

As a Curb Concrete Finisher, you'll help install and finish curb and gutter systems that become a permanent part of every project. Your craftsmanship will directly impact the quality, appearance, drainage, and longevity of each job.

Your responsibilities include:

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must have reliable transportation.
• Able to read and decipher blueprints.
• 5+ years of experience finishing curbs.
• Experience working around curb machine.
• Finish curb and gutter to HGC quality standards.
• Shape, edge, and smooth freshly placed concrete using hand tools.
• Ability to read, understand and check grades and elevations from grade stakes, as well as maintain proper alignment and dimensions of curb.
• Assist with forming, pouring, stripping, and repairing curb sections.
• Perform radius work, transitions, ADA ramps, and tie-ins.
• Understand ADA percentages and tolerances.
• Place expansion joints knowing your distances and placements for each municipality.
• Repair imperfections and ensure a consistent finished appearance.
• Work safely around curb machines and other heavy equipment.
• Communicate effectively with foremen, superintendents and teammates and able to understand site goals and direction.
• Work closely with teammates to deliver projects safely and efficiently.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
• Help mentor labor and less experienced finishers.
• Participate in HGC Academy training and continue developing your craft.
• Live HGC's Core Values every day by leading through teamwork, ownership, integrity, safety and professionalism.
• Must pass a pre-employment drug screen, background check, and Fit for Duty examination.

What Makes You Successful

We're looking for teammates who take pride in craftsmanship—not just finishing concrete.

You’ll stand out if you have:

• Knowledge of concrete placement, finishing techniques, and curing practices.
• Ability to recognize quality issues before they become problems.
• Strong work ethic and attention to detail.
• Ability to work well with crews in a fast-paced construction environment.
• Willingness to work overtime and Saturdays as project needs require.

Essential Physical Demand of Work Environment, With or Without a Reasonable Accommodation

• Able to stand/sit for extended periods of time, as well as stoop, kneel, walk, bend, crouch, lift, and crawl as required to perform essential duties.
• Able to lift, carry, and hold building materials, tools, and supplies
• Able to maintain constant alertness and situational awareness while on the job site.
• Able to perform job responsibilities outdoors, in all types of weather conditions.
• Able to communicate audibly and visually while exposed to varying levels of noise, dust and substances commonly found on construction sites.
• Able to use hands, arms, and feet for repetitive lifting and carrying construction materials.
• Able to lift 20 lbs on a frequent basis.
• Able to lift 40 lbs on an occasional basis.
• Any other physical demand the assigned duties require.

What You’ll Love About HGC

• Competitive Pay (based on experience)
• Medical Insurance
• Free Access to a Health & Wellness Coach
• Short-Term Disability
• Group Term Life
• Voluntary Dental, Vision & Life Insurances
• Voluntary Long-Term Disability
• 401(k) Plan with Company Match
• Paid Vacation, Holidays, Bereavement & Maternity/Paternity Leave
• Signature 35-Hour Guarantee
• Profit Sharing Program
• Employee Owned Company (ESOP)
• Employee Training Programs at the HGC Academy
• CAT Simulators
• Classroom Training
• Professional Development
• Safety Training
• First Aid Training

HGC operates in a 65-mile radius from Charlotte, North Carolina. By applying for this position, you acknowledge our operation radius and understand your commute could reach up to one (1) hour. Teammates are asked to move job sites as project needs change and occasionally report to the HGC Academy for training. All applicants to whom a conditional offer of employment is made shall undergo and pass a pre-employment screening including drug test, background check, and a fit for duty exam prior to beginning work. HGC is a drug-free workplace.

HGC is an industry-recognized, award-winning provider of construction services driven by our commitment to providing quality turn-key sitework packages for large industrial, commercial, and residential projects. Voted one of the Charlotte Business Journal’s Best Places to Work in 2019 and 2021-2024 as well as the Charlotte Observer’s Top Workplaces from 2018-2024, we strive to provide a friendly work environment that encourages productivity while promoting teamwork, education, safety and the well-being of our teammates on every level.

HGC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against age, race, religion, color, disability, national origin, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, veteran, genetic information, status or any other basis prohibited by law. HGC is a drug-free workplace.