Traveling Concrete Finisher

B&B Concrete; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

B&B Concrete is seeking a skilled carpenter to perform form work for concrete structures on-site in Albuquerque. You will read drawings, build and erect forms, set elevations, and assist with placing reinforcing steel as needed.

This role requires strong attention to detail, good communication, and strict adherence to safety policies on active construction sites. Experience with tilt-wall forms or symon forms is a plus.

Qualifications

• Read and interpret drawings and prints.
• Build or assemble wood or metal forms for concrete structures.
• Set forms to elevations and locations; may aid in reinforcing steel.
• Verify accuracy using plumb bob, level, laser or transit.
• Adhere to safety policies and guidelines on site.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret drawings and prints to determine form requirements.
• Build and assemble wood/metal forms for floors, slabs, walls, columns, tilt-walls and other structures.
• Set and place forms to correct elevations; assist with reinforcing steel as needed.
• Erect forms using various materials and forming systems; maintain form integrity.
• Signal concrete deliveries and ensure safe, compliant operations.

Skills

Read drawings

Form work

Communication

Attention to detail

Safety awareness

Tools

Symon forms

Laser level

Job description

General Description

Responsible for performing a variety of carpentry tasks associated with prepping, pouring, placing, and finishing of concrete. Tasks include erecting and setting forms for concrete structures, foundations, buildings, and site work per specifications and drawings. This may include concrete tilt-wall forms, symon forms and/or structural forms for columns, decks, elevator cores, parking garages and other cast-in-place concrete structures.

Responsibilities

• Ability to read and understand drawings and prints.
• Build and/or assemble wood or metal forms for the construction of concrete floors, slabs, walls, columns, tilt-walls, elevated concrete slabs, elevator cores, stairways, etc.
• Set and place forms to proper elevations and locations and may aid in installing reinforcing steel.
• Set and erect forms using a wide variety of materials and forming systems, primarily symon forms.
• Verify accuracy of structures using a plumb bob, carpenters level, laser and/or digital transit.
• Erect scaffolding and ladders for assembling structures above ground level.
• Communicate with Foreman, Riding Boss, or Project Manager regarding any problems arising, materials required, or any safety hazards identified.
• Ensure equipment is all in safe working condition.
• May help signal concrete deliverer to position truck to facilitate pouring.
• Responsible for observing and complying with all safety policies and guidelines.
• Assist with placement of concrete as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in construction or contracting industry.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Strong attention to detail.