Traveling Concrete Finisher

B; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

B at Dallas is seeking a Commercial Concrete Finisher to perform prep, pour, place, and finish tasks for concrete structures on site. You will read drawings, set up forms, place concrete, and ensure proper elevations and safety on every job.

The role requires attention to detail, strong communication, and the ability to work with foremen to coordinate pours and formwork. This is a hands-on on-site position demanding adherence to safety protocols.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and understand drawings and prints.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Read and understand drawings and prints.
• Build/assemble wood or metal forms for concrete structures.
• Set and place forms to elevations and aid in reinforcing steel.
• Erect forms using various materials and systems, mainly symon forms.
• Verify accuracy of structures using plumb bob, level, laser or transit.
• Erect scaffolding and ladders for structures above ground level.
• Communicate issues to Foreman, Riding Boss, or Project Manager.
• Ensure all equipment is in safe working condition.
• Signal concrete deliverer to position truck for pouring.
• Observe and comply with safety policies and guidelines.
• Assist with placement of concrete as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Read drawings

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

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.