Traveling Concrete Finisher

B&B Concrete; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

B&B Concrete is seeking a Commercial Concrete Finisher to perform carpentry tasks related to prepping, pouring, placing, and finishing concrete. The role involves erecting forms, reading drawings, and assisting with reinforcing steel where needed.

You will work from drawings, ensure elevations are correct, and maintain safety on site while supporting concrete placement and finishing operations.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and understand drawings and prints.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret drawings and prints to guide form construction and placements.
• Build and assemble wood or metal forms for concrete structures.
• Set forms to correct elevations and locations; assist with reinforcing steel as needed.
• Set and erect forms using diverse materials and forming systems, including symon forms.
• Verify accuracy of structures using level tools and transits.
• Erect scaffolding and ladders for accessing elevated areas.
• Communicate issues and material needs to Foreman or Project Manager; ensure safety.
• Ensure equipment is safe and in good working condition.
• Assist with placement of concrete as needed and help coordinate pour timing.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Read drawings

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Job description

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.