Traveling Concrete Finisher

B; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

B is seeking a Commercial Concrete Finisher to perform formwork, placement, and finishing for concrete structures in Fort Wayne, Indiana. You will interpret drawings, prepare forms, and assist with pouring under direction of the Foreman and Project Manager.

Ideal candidates demonstrate strong communication, attention to detail, and commitment to safety while handling forms, tools, and equipment on-site.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and understand drawings and prints.
• Experience in concrete formwork and finishing.
• Communicate with foreman and project team clearly.
• Strong adherence to safety policies and guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Build and assemble wood or metal forms for concrete structures.
• Set forms to elevations and may assist with reinforcing steel.
• Erect forms using various materials and systems, primarily symon.
• Verify accuracy with plumb bob, level, laser or transit.
• Erect scaffolding and ladders for above-ground work.
• Communicate issues with Foreman or Project Manager.
• Ensure equipment is in safe working condition.
• Assist with placing concrete as needed.
• Follow safety policies and guidelines.
• May signal concrete deliverer to position truck for pouring.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Read drawings/blueprints

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

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.