Traveling Concrete Finisher

B; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

B is seeking a Commercial Concrete Finisher in Des Moines to perform form setting, placement and finishing of concrete structures per drawings. You will erect forms for floors, walls, and structures, and assist with placing reinforcing steel when needed.

Candidates should read and interpret blueprints, work safely, communicate with the foreman, and maintain equipment in good condition. This on-site role requires attention to detail and reliable teamwork.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and understand drawings and prints.
• Build and assemble wood or metal forms for concrete floors, slabs, walls, columns, etc.
• Set and place forms to elevations and locations; may aid in placing reinforcing steel.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret drawings and prints.
• Build and assemble forms for concrete structures.
• Set and place forms at correct elevations and locations; assist with reinforcing steel.
• Erect forms using various materials and forming systems.
• Verify accuracy of structures with level, plumb bob, laser, or transit.
• Erect scaffolding and ladders for high structures.
• Communicate safety concerns and material needs to Foreman/PM.
• Ensure equipment is safe to operate.
• Assist with placement of concrete as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Read drawings

Form construction

Finish concrete

Safety compliance

Communication

Tools

Symon forms

Job description

Commercial Concrete Finisher.

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.