Traveling Concrete Finisher

B; McAllen (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

B is seeking a Commercial Concrete Finisher in McAllen, TX to perform a range of carpentry tasks involved in prepping, pouring, placing and finishing concrete. You will build forms, set elevations, and help ensure safety on site while reading drawings and coordinating with supervisors.

The role requires attention to detail, ability to read specs, and strong communication skills. Experience with form systems and verifying layout on structural concrete is preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience in concrete finishing and formwork preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings and specs.
• Strong attention to detail and safety awareness.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Read and understand drawings and prints.
• Build and/or assemble wood or metal forms for concrete floors, slabs, walls, columns, and other structures.
• Set and place forms to proper elevations and locations; assist with reinforcing steel.
• Erect forms using various materials and systems, mainly symon forms.
• Verify structures using plumb bob, level, laser or transit.
• Erect scaffolding and ladders for elevated work.
• Communicate with Foreman, Riding Boss, or Project Manager about problems, materials, or safety hazards.
• Ensure equipment is in safe working condition.
• Assist with placement of concrete as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Reading drawings

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

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.