Traveling Concrete Finisher

B; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Company B is seeking a Commercial Concrete Finisher to perform carpentry tasks related to prepping, pouring, placing, and finishing of concrete. You will read drawings, build and place forms, set elevations, and assist with concrete placement on various structures, while maintaining safety and quality standards.

The role requires good communication skills and attention to detail, with experience in form construction and use of forming systems such as symon forms.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret drawings and prints for concrete work.
• Build and assemble forms for floors, walls, columns, and tilt-walls.
• Set forms to correct elevations and locations; assist with reinforcing steel.
• Erect forms using various forming systems, mainly symon forms.
• Verify dimensions with plumb bob and level or laser/transit.
• Set up scaffolding and ladders for elevated work.
• Coordinate with Foreman or Project Manager on issues and safety.
• Ensure tools and equipment are safe to use.
• Assist concrete delivery and placement as required.

Skills

Reading drawings

Form construction

Communication skills

Safety awareness

Attention to detail

Tools

Symon forms

Laser level

Plumb bob

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.