Traveling Concrete Finisher

B; Belle Chasse (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

B is seeking a Commercial Concrete Finisher to perform a variety of carpentry tasks associated with prepping, pouring, placing, and finishing concrete on building and site work. You will read prints, build forms, and ensure proper elevations while maintaining safety and coordinating with management.

The role requires experience in construction, attention to detail, and strong communication. The position is on-site with potential for diverse concrete projects and collaboration with a skilled crew.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and understand drawings and prints.
• Build and/or assemble forms for concrete work.
• Set forms to elevations and locations per specs.
• Observe safety policies and guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Read and understand drawings and prints.
• Build and assemble forms for concrete floors, walls, and structures.
• Set forms to proper elevations and locations.
• Erect scaffolding and ladders for above-ground work.
• Coordinate with Foreman, Riding Boss, or Project Manager on materials and safety.
• Assist with placing concrete as needed.
• Ensure equipment is in safe working condition.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Form construction

Concrete finishing

Safety compliance

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.