Traveling Concrete Finisher

B; Clarksville (TN); On-site; USD 38,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

B in Clarksville, TN is seeking a Commercial Concrete Finisher to perform carpentry tasks related to prepping, pouring, placing and finishing concrete. You will read drawings, build and set forms for floors, walls and columns, and assist in placing reinforcing steel as needed.

The role requires attention to detail, good communication, and strict adherence to safety policies. This on-site position involves form erection, coordination with the crew, and ensuring quality finishes per drawings.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and understand drawings and prints.
• Build and/or assemble wood or metal forms for concrete floors, slabs, walls, columns, tilt-walls, elevated slabs, elevator cores, etc.
• Set and place forms to proper elevations and locations and may aid in installing reinforcing steel.
• Set and erect forms using various materials and forming systems, primarily symon forms.
• Verify accuracy of structures using basic measuring tools.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret drawings and prints.
• Build/assemble forms for concrete components per specs.
• Set/elevate forms and assist with reinforcing steel where needed.
• Erect forms using diverse forming systems, especially symon forms.
• Communicate issues to Foreman or PM and follow safety rules.

Skills

Read drawings

Form work

Concrete finishing

Communication skills

Safety awareness

Tools

Symon forms

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.