Traveling Concrete Finisher

B&B Concrete; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

B&B Concrete is seeking a skilled carpenter to support concrete formwork in a Texas job site. The role involves reading drawings, building and setting forms, and assisting with pouring operations. You will help ensure proper elevations and safe work practices on the site.

Ideal candidates have experience in construction, strong attention to detail, and clear written and verbal communication. The position emphasizes safety and teamwork in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and understand drawings and prints.
• Build and/or assemble wood or metal forms for concrete structures.
• Set and place forms to elevations and may aid reinforcing steel installation.
• Observe safety policies and ensure equipment is in safe condition.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret drawings and prints.
• Build/assemble wood or metal forms for concrete floors, slabs, walls, columns, and tilt-walls.
• Set and place forms to proper elevations, aid in reinforcing steel.
• Erect scaffolding and ladders for above-ground structures.
• Communicate safety hazards and material needs to Foreman/PM.
• Assist with placement of concrete as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Read drawings

Form building

Safety compliance

Communication

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.