Lead Concrete Finisher: Bridges & Parapets Prevailing Wage

The Contractor Consultants; Coplay (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 34,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Prevailing wage contracts

PPE provided

Safety apparel

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Training

Job summary

Baseline Contracting, Inc. is seeking an experienced Senior Concrete Finish Craftsman & Bridge Parapet Specialist to join our field operations in Coplay, PA.

You will own the final surface finish, texture, tolerance, and aesthetic across heavy civil projects such as bridge decks, parapets, and architectural concrete, applying master finishing techniques with hand tools and power trowels. Ideal candidates have 2+ years of professional finishing experience, deep knowledge of concrete mix behavior,

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of professional structural concrete finishing experience on commercial or civil projects.
• Elite proficiency with listed hand tools and power trowels.
• Deep understanding of concrete mix behavior, slump variations, set times, and weather effects on the finishing window.
• Valid Driver License with reliable transportation to Lehigh Valley job sites.

Responsibilities

• Surface Engineering & Craftsmanship: Finish fresh concrete surfaces to exact slope, grade, elevation, and cosmetic specs across decks, parapets, retaining structures, and flatwork.
• Fixed Formwork & Pour Supervision: Set, align, and secure forms; direct concrete placement, vibration consolidation, and initial screeding for void-free pours.
• Precision Tool & Joint Execution: Smooth, edge, groove, and saw-cut expansion joints in fresh concrete to prevent cracking and ensure durability under heavy traffic.
• Chemical Treatment & Curing: Apply curing compounds, sealers, and protective coatings per PennDOT specs.
• Equipment & Asset Maintenance: Oversee maintenance of finishing tools and power trowels.
• Quality & Safety Stewardship: Enforce safety standards, follow OSHA guidelines, and mentor crew on finishing techniques.

Skills

Finishing trade

Concrete finishing

Mobility to sites

Manual dexterity

Tools

Hand trowels

Mag floats

Bull floats

Walking edgers

Power trowels

Vibrating screeds

Joint saws

Job description

Baseline Contracting, Inc. is seeking an experienced Senior Concrete Finish Craftsman & Bridge Parapet Specialist to join our field operations in Coplay, PA.

You will own the final surface finish, texture, tolerance, and aesthetic across heavy civil projects such as bridge decks, parapets, and architectural concrete, applying master finishing techniques with hand tools and power trowels. Ideal candidates have 2+ years of professional finishing experience, deep knowledge of concrete mix behavior,