Traveling Concrete Finisher

B; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 2,480,000 - 3,857,000; Full time

Job summary

B is seeking a Commercial Concrete Finisher to perform carpentry tasks related to prepping, pouring, placing and finishing concrete. You will read drawings, build forms, verify elevations, and support concrete placement on a variety of structures, while upholding safety standards.

Join a team delivering cast-in-place concrete with attention to detail, communication with field leadership, and strict compliance with job specs and safety guidelines.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and understand drawings and prints.
• Experience building and placing concrete forms for floors, walls, and structures.
• Commitment to safety policies and guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret drawings and prints to prep forms and layouts.
• Build and assemble wood or metal forms for concrete structures.
• Set forms to elevations and locations, assist with reinforcing steel.
• Erect forms using various materials and forming systems.
• Verify accuracy of structures using plumb bob, level, laser, or transit.
• Set up scaffolding and ladders for work above ground.
• Communicate with Foreman or Project Manager on issues and needs.
• Ensure equipment is in safe working condition.
• Assist with placement of concrete as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Read drawings

Form construction

Set forms

Coordinate with foreman

Safety compliance

Scaffolding setup

Concrete placement assist

Measurement verification

Communication

Education

Construction experience

Tools

Laser level

Digital transit

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.