Traveling Concrete Finisher

B; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

B currently seeks a Commercial Concrete Finisher to perform carpentry tasks associated with prepping, pouring, placing, and finishing concrete. You will read drawings, build forms, set elevations, and assist with placement and safety on site.

The role involves erecting forms for tilt-wall, columns, decks, and other cast-in-place structures, using symon systems with attention to detail. Ideal candidates read blueprints well, have form-building experience, and uphold safety standards on a busy

Qualifications

• Must be able to read and interpret drawings and prints.
• Experience building and assembling wood or metal forms for concrete installations.
• Commitment to safety policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Read and understand drawings and prints.
• Build and assemble wood or metal forms for concrete floors, slabs, walls, and columns.
• Set and place forms to proper elevations; assist with reinforcing steel as needed.
• Erect forms using various materials and forming systems (notably symon forms).
• Verify structural accuracy with plumb bob, level, laser, or transit.
• Assist with placing concrete as required and help signal truck positioning.

Skills

Read drawings/prints

Form construction

Safety awareness

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Laser level

Measuring tools

Job description

Commercial Concrete Finisher

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.