Concrete Finisher

Summary The experienced finisher is expected to perform all parts of the process: grading, set up, custom formwork, concrete placement, cleaning tools, stripping formwork, and cutting slabs. An experienced finisher has noteworthy flatwork experience and demonstrates the ability to finish virtually any commercial concrete pour. Understanding the many variables affecting the finishing process is critical to success. An experienced finisher can effectively use all hand tools, including various finish trowels, floats, and brooms or rakes, to achieve a specified finish. Understanding and proficiently using specialized machines to expedite the finishing process is critical to this role. Communicating effectively with supervisors, teammates, and other trades is expected, as well as providing training and development to teammates who demonstrate motivation and interest in advancing their skills. Duties and Responsibilities Pour, level, and finish freshly placed concrete. Understand and achieve specified finishes, with attention to detail and quality. Wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE), including a hard hat, high-visibility apparel, and additional protection as required by the task. Communicate effectively with your crew lead, foreman, and superintendent on safety, quality specifications, and problem-solving. Safely perform labor tasks on concrete construction sites, including using power and standard hand tools. Utilize measurement and carpentry skills to build custom formwork. Moving materials by hand, preparing for concrete placement, installation of shoring, and maintaining clean, well-organized job sites. Setting and placing forms, building and dismantling formwork, erecting and dismantling shoring, and placing concrete into forms. Utilize elevation specifications to accurately set up a laser leveling system and establish grade and grade lines. Uses and monitors quality and production of straight edge and �magic screed� to level/shape freshly poured concrete. Finishes slab edges using hand tools. Assists with truck chute and pump hose to place fresh concrete. Operates forklifts (with certification) to convey concrete finishing equipment between trucks, floor slabs, and decks during and after the concrete finishing process. Operates light and advanced equipment (e.g., truss-type hardener spreader, truss screeds, bull floats, lifting equipment, etc.) to level and treat concrete slab surfaces. Operates at advanced level trowel machinery and equipment in the concrete finishing process. Cleans and properly maintains all hand and power tools used to place and finish fresh concrete. Other Duties Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties and Responsibilities are not comprehensive and can be changed at any time, with or without notice Required Experience, Education, and Qualifications 2-4+ years of consistent concrete finishing experience. Leather work boots (steel or composite toe protection are recommended) Rubber boots Hand Tools Hammer Hammer Loop/Holster Measuring Tape Speed Square Finishing Trowels Utility Knives Must have a valid driver�s license and reliable transportation to the workplace(s)/ job location(s). Ability to pass drug screening. Preferred education and experience OSHA 10 or OSHA 30. Proficiency with finishing machines such as a power trowel. Certification in equipment operations such as telehandlers and aerial lifts. Forklift Certification Layout Ability � Understand how to read and interpret construction drawings and use such information to install bulkheads, embedded items, and box-outs correctly. Benefits Kent Companies provides its employees with one of the most competitive compensation and benefits packages in the construction industry. Benefits vary by location, with a fully customized benefits package presented upon hire. Typical benefits packages…