Traveling Concrete Finisher

B&B Concrete Contractors; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

B&B Concrete Contractors in Birmingham, AL is seeking a Commercial Concrete Finisher to read drawings, set and finish concrete forms, and assist with placing concrete on site. You will work with a team to build forms for floors, walls, and structural elements, ensuring elevations and alignment meet specifications.

The role requires careful attention to detail, good communication with foremen, and strict adherence to safety policies while supporting concrete placement and formwork tasks as needed.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and understand drawings and prints.
• Build and/or assemble wood or metal forms for concrete floors, slabs, walls, columns, etc.
• Set and place forms to proper elevations and locations; may assist with reinforcing steel.
• Set and erect forms using various materials and forming systems, primarily symon forms.
• Verify accuracy of structures using basic measurement tools.
• Communicate safety hazards and material needs with supervisors.
• Assist with placement of concrete as needed.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret drawings and prints.
• Build and assemble wood or metal forms for concrete structures.
• Set forms to correct elevations and locations; assist with reinforcing steel as needed.
• Erect forms using a variety of materials, primarily symon forms.
• Verify accuracy with plumb bob, level, or laser.
• Maintain safe operating conditions for equipment and site.
• Coordinate with foreman or project manager on issues and materials.

Skills

Reading drawings

Form construction

Team communication

Safety awareness

Attention to detail

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.

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.