Traveling Concrete Finisher

B&B Concrete; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

B&B Concrete in Columbia, SC seeks a Commercial Concrete Finisher to perform carpentry tasks preparing, pouring, placing, and finishing concrete per drawings. Responsibilities include forming, aligning, and aiding with reinforcing steel for cast-in-place structures such as foundations, floors and columns.

You will read drawings, set forms, verify elevations, install scaffolding, communicate with the Foreman, and ensure safety policies are followed while assisting with concrete placement and

Qualifications

• Ability to read and understand drawings and prints.
• Experience in building and assembling wood or metal forms.
• Knowledge of proper elevations and form placement.
• Familiarity with reinforcing steel installation.
• Commitment to safety policies and guidelines.
• Ability to assist with concrete placement as needed.

Responsibilities

• Read and understand drawings and prints.
• Build and assemble forms for concrete floors, slabs, walls, columns, tilt-wall structures.
• Set and place forms to elevations and locations; may aid in reinforcing steel.
• Erect forms using various materials and forming systems, primarily symon forms.
• Verify accuracy of structures using plumb bob, level, laser, or digital transit.
• Erect scaffolding and ladders for above-ground work.
• Coordinate with Foreman, Riding Boss, or Project Manager regarding issues, materials, or safety hazards.
• Ensure equipment is safe and in good condition.
• May signal concrete deliverer to position truck for pouring.
• Observe safety policies and guidelines.
• Assist with placement of concrete as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Read blueprints

Form construction

Concrete placement & finishing

Safety awareness

Communication

Scaffolding setup

Problem solving

Plumb bob

Carpenter's level

Laser level

Digital transit

Tools

Plumb bob

Carpenter's level

Laser level

Digital transit

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.