Traveling Concrete Finisher

B&B Concrete Contractors; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

B&B Concrete Contractors in Lexington, KY is seeking a Commercial Concrete Finisher to perform carpentry tasks for preparing, pouring, placing and finishing concrete. This role includes forming for floors, foundations, and structures using Symon forms and other systems.

You will read drawings, build and set forms to precise elevations, assist with reinforcing steel, and coordinate with the team to ensure quality and safety on site.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and understand drawings and prints.
• Experience building and setting concrete forms.
• Set forms to proper elevations and locations; assist with reinforcing steel as needed.
• Commitment to safety policies and procedures.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret drawings and prints.
• Build and assemble wood or metal forms for concrete structures.
• Set and place forms to elevations and locations; assist with reinforcing steel.
• Erect forms using materials and systems, primarily symon forms.
• Verify structure accuracy with plumb bob, level, laser or transit.
• Erect scaffolding and ladders for high structures.
• Communicate with Foreman/Project Manager about issues, needs, or hazards.
• Ensure all equipment is in safe working condition.
• Assist with placement of concrete as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Reading drawings

Form construction

Safety awareness

Communication

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.