Traveling Concrete Finisher

B&B Concrete; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 48,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

B&B Concrete in Columbus, OH is seeking a skilled carpenter to perform a range of concrete formwork tasks, including erecting and setting forms for foundations, slabs, walls, columns, and tilt-walls. The role requires reading prints, assembling wood or metal forms, and helping place reinforcing steel as needed.

You will verify elevations, operate ladders and scaffolding, and maintain safety while assisting with concrete placement.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and understand drawings and prints.
• Experience building and assembling wood or metal forms for concrete structures.
• Set forms to proper elevations and locations; assist with reinforcing steel.
• Operate form systems, primarily symon forms.
• Verify accuracy of structures using basic measuring tools.
• Observe safety policies and guidelines on site.
• Communicate with foreman or project manager about issues and materials.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret drawings and prints for formwork.
• Build and assemble wood or metal forms for concrete floors, walls, and columns.
• Set forms to elevations and locations; aid in installing reinforcing steel.
• Erect forms using various materials and form systems, mainly symon forms.
• Verify accuracy using plumb bob, level, laser or transit.
• Set up scaffolding and ladders for elevated work.

Skills

Reading drawings

Formwork construction

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Safety awareness

Tools

Symon forms

Carpenter's level

Laser level

Digital transit

Scaffolding

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.

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.