Traveling Concrete Finisher

B; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

B in the United States is seeking a Commercial Concrete Finisher to perform carpentry tasks related to prepping, pouring, placing and finishing concrete. Responsibilities include building forms, setting elevations, and helping place concrete in foundations, floors, walls and tilt-up structures.

The role requires reading drawings, assembling forms, maintaining safety policies, coordinating with foremen, and assisting with concrete delivery and site logistics.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and understand drawings and prints.
• Experience building forms for concrete structures.
• Commitment to enforcing safety policies on site.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to set up scaffolding and formwork safely.
• Inspect and maintain construction equipment as needed.

Responsibilities

• Read and understand drawings and prints for the project.
• Build and assemble wood or metal forms for concrete floors, slabs, walls, columns and tilt-walls.
• Set forms to elevations, and assist in placing reinforcing steel.
• Erect forms using various materials and systems, notably symon forms.
• Verify structural accuracy using plumb bob, level, laser, or transit.
• Erect scaffolding and ladders for elevated work.
• Coordinate with Foreman/Project Manager about problems, materials, or safety hazards.
• Ensure all equipment is in safe working condition.
• Assist with placing concrete as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Reading drawings

Form construction

Safety compliance

Communication

Scaffold setup

Equipment inspection

Concrete placement assistance

Job description

Commercial Concrete Finisher.

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.