Traveling Concrete Finisher

B&B Concrete; Belle Chasse (LA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

B&VIDIA Concrete is seeking a Commercial Concrete Finisher to perform formwork and finishing on a variety of concrete structures in Belle Chasse, LA. The role requires interpreting drawings, building forms, and assisting with concrete placement, with a strong emphasis on safety and accuracy.

Applicants should have construction experience and the ability to read prints, with good communication skills to coordinate with foremen and project managers.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and interpret drawings and prints.
• Experience with building and setting forms for concrete elements.
• Strong safety awareness and precision in finishing work.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret drawings and prints for concrete projects.
• Build and assemble wood or metal forms for concrete structures.
• Set forms to elevations, aid in reinforcing steel placement.
• Assemble forms using various materials and systems.
• Verify structure accuracy with plumb, level, and laser.
• Erect scaffolding and ladders for elevated work.
• Coordinate with foreman on material needs and safety.
• Ensure all equipment is safe and well-maintained.
• Assist with concrete placement as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Read drawings

Form construction

Concrete placement

Safety awareness

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.