Traveling Concrete Finisher

B&B Concrete Contractors; Killeen (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

B&B Concrete Contractors is seeking a Commercial Concrete Finisher to perform carpentry tasks for preparing, pouring, placing, and finishing concrete in varied structures in Texas. You will build and set forms, verify elevations, and assist with concrete placement while maintaining safety standards.

Ideal applicants read drawings, have form-building experience, and can work with Symon forms. The role emphasizes accuracy, teamwork, and on-site communication with the Foreman and Project Manager.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and understand drawings and prints.
• Build and/or assemble wood or metal forms for concrete floors, slabs, walls, columns, tilt-walls, etc.
• Set and place forms to proper elevations and locations; may aid in reinforcing steel.
• Set and erect forms using a variety of materials and forming systems, primarily Symon forms.
• Verify accuracy of structures using plumb bob, level, laser, or transit.
• Erect scaffolding and ladders for above-ground work.
• Communicate with Foreman, Riding Boss, or Project Manager about problems, materials, or safety hazards.
• Ensure equipment is in safe working condition.
• Assist with placement of concrete as needed.
• Observe safety policies and guidelines.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Read prints and follow drawings for form setup and placement.
• Build and assemble wood or metal forms for concrete elements.
• Set forms to elevations; assist with reinforcing steel as needed.
• Erect forms with Symon and other form systems.
• Check accuracy with plumb, level, laser, or transit.
• Raise scaffolds and ladders to access elevated areas.
• Communicate issues to supervisors and coordinate material needs.
• Maintain safe equipment operation and housekeeping on site.
• Assist with concrete placement and finishing tasks as required.

Skills

Reading drawings

Form construction

Quality workmanship

Safety awareness

Communication skills

Tools

Symon forms

Concrete forms

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.

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.