Traveling Concrete Finisher

B; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

B in Chesapeake, VA is seeking a Commercial Concrete Finisher to prepare, pour, place, and finish concrete structures. You will read drawings, build forms, set elevations, and assist with reinforcing steel while maintaining safety standards.

Responsibilities include forming various concrete components, erecting forms, and coordinating with supervisors to resolve issues. Prior construction experience and strong attention to detail are preferred.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and understand drawings and prints.
• Build and assemble wood or metal forms for concrete floors, slabs, walls, columns, etc.
• Set forms to elevations and locations and assist with reinforcing steel as needed.
• Maintain safety by following all policies and guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret drawings and prints.
• Build and assemble forms for concrete structures.
• Set forms to elevations, locate positions, and assist with reinforcing steel.
• Erect scaffolding and ladders as needed for above-ground work.
• Ensure equipment is in safe working condition.
• Assist with placing concrete as required.
• Communicate with Foreman/Project Manager about issues and safety hazards.

Skills

Read drawings

Form construction

Safety awareness

Communication

Attention to detail

Job description

Commercial Concrete Finisher

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.