Traveling Concrete Finisher

B&B Concrete Contractors; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

B&B Concrete Contractors in Madison, WI is seeking a Commercial Concrete Finisher to perform carpentry tasks related to prepping, pouring, placing and finishing concrete. You will erect and set forms for foundations, floors, walls and tilt-wall structures, and assist with concrete placement on site.

The role requires reading drawings, building and placing forms, and ensuring safety on site. Strong communication and detail orientation are essential for success in this hands-on position.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and understand drawings and prints.
• Build/assemble wood or metal forms for concrete structures.
• Set/place forms to proper elevations and locations.
• Verify accuracy of structures with basic tools.
• Communicate with Foreman or Project Manager about needs and hazards.
• Adhere to all safety policies and guidelines.
• Assist with placement of concrete as needed.
• Experience in construction or contracting industry.

Responsibilities

• Read and understand drawings and prints.
• Build/assemble wood or metal forms for concrete floors, walls, columns, tilt-walls, and slabs.
• Set and place forms to elevations; aid in placing reinforcement.
• Erect forms using various materials and systems, mainly symon forms.
• Verify accuracy with plumb bob, level, laser or transit.
• Erect scaffolding and ladders for elevated work.
• Communicate with Foreman/Project Manager about issues and needs.
• Ensure equipment is in safe working condition.
• Assist with placement of concrete as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Reading drawings

Form construction

Form setting

Communication

Safety compliance

Quality attention

Tools

Plumb bob

Carpenter's level

Laser

Digital transit

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.