Traveling Concrete Finisher

B&B Concrete; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

B&B Concrete in Fort Wayne, IN is seeking a Commercial Concrete Finisher to read drawings, set forms, install reinforcing and place concrete for floors, walls, and structures. You will verify elevations, work safely, and coordinate with foremen on-site to ensure quality and timely pours.

The role emphasizes attention to detail, strong communication, and prior construction experience. This full-time position offers steady work in a residential/commercial market with safety-focused teams.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and interpret drawings and prints.
• Experience with setting and building concrete forms.
• Proficient in placing and finishing concrete with attention to detail.
• Strong safety consciousness and adherence to policies.
• Effective communication with Foreman and Project Manager.

Responsibilities

• Read and understand drawings and prints.
• Build and/or assemble wood or metal forms for concrete structures.
• Set forms to elevations and positions; assist with reinforcing steel.
• Erect forms using various materials and systems; primarily symon forms.
• Verify accuracy of structures using levels and measuring tools.
• Erect scaffolding and ladders for above-ground work.
• Coordinate with site leadership on materials and safety hazards.
• Ensure equipment is in safe working condition.
• Assist with placement of concrete as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Read drawings

Formwork

Concrete finishing

Safety awareness

Communication

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.