Traveling Concrete Finisher

B&B Concrete; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

B&B Concrete in Milwaukee, WI is seeking a skilled carpenter to prepare, pour, place and finish concrete by building and setting forms for floors, walls, columns and tilt-wall structures. You will read drawings, assemble forms, align to elevations and assist with reinforcing steel while adhering to safety policies.

Experience in construction and a strong attention to detail are required. You will work with foremen and project managers to ensure accurate form placement and timely completion of

Qualifications

• Ability to read and understand drawings and prints.
• Experience in building and assembling wood or metal forms.
• Knowledge of forming systems, especially symon forms.
• Commitment to safety policies and guidelines.
• Strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret drawings and prints.
• Build and assemble wood or metal forms for concrete floors, slabs, walls, columns, tilt-walls, etc.
• Set and place forms to elevations and locations; assist with reinforcing steel as needed.
• Erect forms using various materials and forming systems, primarily symon forms.
• Verify accuracy of structures using a plumb bob, carpenter's level, laser or transit.
• Erect scaffolding and ladders for above-ground work.
• Communicate with Foreman, Riding Boss, or Project Manager about issues or safety hazards.
• Ensure equipment is in safe working condition.
• Assist with placement of concrete as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Read drawings

Form construction

Symon forms

Elevation accuracy

Reinforcing steel

Safety awareness

Team communication

Scaffolding setup

Concrete placement

Tools

Plumb bob

Carpenter's level

Laser measurement

Digital transit

Scaffolding equipment

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.

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.