Precision Concrete Finisher

Granite Construction; Mission (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Granite Construction is seeking skilled cement masons to smooth and finish poured concrete surfaces, including floors, walls, sidewalks and curbs, using floats, trowels and screeds. This role requires precision, safety, and efficiency on demanding projects across California.

Candidates should have a High School Diploma or equivalent and proven experience with finishing steps, edging and jointing. Strong physical stamina and the ability to follow standard procedures on a busy construction site

Qualifications

• Work rapidly and accurately with hands.
• Follow set procedures and standards.
• Compare and see differences in size, shape, and form of lines, figures, and objects.
• Picture objects from drawings or diagrams.
• Rate information using standards that can be measured or checked.
• Calculate amounts of concrete required for each job.
• Work within precise limits or standards of accuracy.
• Physically, workers must be able to climb, stand, bend, and use hands for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Spread concrete to specified depth and workable consistency using float to bring water to surface.
• Level, smooth, and shape surfaces of freshly poured concrete with straightedge, float or power screed.
• Finish concrete surfaces using power trowel or wets and rub with abrasive stone.
• Remove rough or defective spots using power grinder or chisel and repair with fresh concrete or epoxy.
• Mold expansion joints and edges with edging tools, jointers, and straightedge.
• May sprinkle colored stone chips or coloring powder to achieve prescribed finish.
• May produce rough concrete surface using broom.
• May mix cement using hoe or concrete-mixing machine.
• May direct subgrade work, mixing of concrete, and setting of forms.
• May specialize in finishing steps and stairways and be designated as Step Finisher.
• May break up and repair old concrete surfaces, using pneumatic tools and be designated Cement Mason Maintenance.

Skills

Manual dexterity

Attention to detail

Blueprint reading

Reading drawings

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Float

Trowel

Screed

Power grinder

Job description

Granite Construction is seeking skilled cement masons to smooth and finish poured concrete surfaces, including floors, walls, sidewalks and curbs, using floats, trowels and screeds. This role requires precision, safety, and efficiency on demanding projects across California.

Candidates should have a High School Diploma or equivalent and proven experience with finishing steps, edging and jointing. Strong physical stamina and the ability to follow standard procedures on a busy construction site