Traveling Concrete Finisher

B&B Concrete; McAllen (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

B&B Concrete is seeking a Commercial Concrete Finisher to support forming, pouring and finishing of concrete structures in McAllen, TX. You will read drawings, build forms, and assist with placing concrete while ensuring work follows specifications and safety guidelines.

Candidate should have experience in form construction, reading prints, and strong communication to coordinate with foremen and project teams. The role emphasizes safety, accuracy, and attention to detail on site.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and understand drawings and prints.
• Build and assemble wood or metal forms for concrete structures.
• Commitment to safety policies and guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Read and understand drawings and prints.
• Build and assemble forms for floors, slabs, walls, and columns.
• Set forms to proper elevations and locations; assist with reinforcement.
• Erect scaffolding and ladders; communicate safety concerns.
• Assist with placing concrete as needed; signal mixer as required.

Skills

Read drawings/prints

Form construction

Safety awareness

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Tools

Symon forms

Laser level

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.