Traveling Concrete Finisher

B&B Concrete; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

B&B Concrete is seeking a Commercial Concrete Finisher in Louisville, KY to assist in prepping, pouring, placing, and finishing concrete. Responsibilities include building and setting wood or metal forms, elevating forms to spec, and supporting formwork crews on site.

The role requires reading drawings, proficiency in forming systems, and a strong attention to safety. Candidates should be prepared to work with foreman and project teams to complete concrete structures on schedule.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and understand drawings and prints.
• Experience building/assembling wood or metal forms for concrete floors, walls, and structures.
• Ability to set forms to elevations while assisting with reinforcing steel placement.
• Commitment to following safety policies and guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Read and understand drawings and prints.
• Build or assemble wood or metal forms for concrete structures.
• Set and place forms to proper elevations and locations.
• Erect forms using diverse materials and systems.
• Verify structure accuracy with level and plumb tools.
• Communicate safety problems or material needs to supervisors.
• Ensure equipment is in safe working condition.
• Assist with concrete placement as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Read drawings

Form construction

Set and place forms

Safety awareness

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.