Job Title: CONCRETE FINISHER

Job Type: Full Time

Department: Field Operations

FLSA: Hourly

Reports to: Job Superintendent

Salary Range: $28 - $40 per hour

Job Summary: Primary Purpose: Smooths and finishes surfaces of poured concrete floors, walls, sidewalks, or curbs to specified textures, using hand tools or power tools including floats, trowels, and screeds.

Essential Functions:

1. Concrete Finishing – 25%

2. Form Setting – 40%

3. Operating Equipment – 25%

4. Training – 10%

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

1. Spreads concrete to specified depth and workable consistency.

2. Levels, smooths, and shapes surfaces of freshly poured concrete, using straightedge and float or power screed.

3. Finishes concrete surfaces, using power trowel. Removes rough or defective spots from concrete surfaces, using power grinder or chisel and hammer and patches holes with fresh concrete or epoxy compound.

4. Molds expansion joints and edges, using edging tools, jointers, and straightedge. May sprinkle colored tone chips, powdered steel, or coloring powder on concrete to produce prescribed finish.

5. May produce rough concrete surface, using broom. May mix cement, using hoe or concrete-mixing machine.

6. May direct subgrade work, mixing of concrete, and setting of forms.

7. May specialize in finishing steps and stairways.

8. Workers may spend time on one job or may be transferred from task to task or job to job as the project progresses to completion.

9. Workers should be able to: work rapidly and accurately with their hands.

10. Follow set procedures and standards; compare and see differences in size, shape, and form of lines, figures, and objects; picture objects from drawings or diagrams; work under stress or pressure; rate information using standards that can be measured or checked; calculate amounts of concrete required for each job; and work within precise limits or standards of accuracy.

11. Physically, workers must be able to: climb and maintain body balance; push, pull, stand, kneel, bend, crawl, or crouch for long periods; see well (either naturally or with correction); frequently lift and carry objects weighing 100 pounds or more; constantly use handheld vibrating power equipment for extended periods of time.

12. A job sometimes requires taking breaks at odd times and sometimes requires overtime. Must be able to work in adverse weather conditions, such as extreme heat, cold, or rain. Also, must be able to work in dirt, dust, smoke, or fumes.

* The above description covers the principal duties and responsibilities of the job and is subject to modification based on the needs of the Company. The description shall not, however, be construed as a complete listing of all miscellaneous, incidental, or similar duties which may be required from day to day.

Education and Experience:

High school diploma preferred. Completion of apprenticeship program is helpful. Must own and maintain necessary small hand tools. Must be willing to perform tasks in other job classifications as work allows.

Language Skills: Control of the English language and the ability to communicate effectively with all project stakeholders. Must be courteous, professional, and diplomatic in dealing with external clients.

Mathematical Skills: The ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide all units of measure including whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

Reasoning Ability: The ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of information furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Computer Operations: Must have intermediate personal computer skills including electronic mail (e-mail).

Planning and Organization: Ability to effectively prioritize and organize workload to provide timely and accurate assistance.

Certificates, Licenses and Registrations: None required.

Working Conditions

Physical Activity Level:

Work Schedule/Hours: Scheduled hours are 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM.

Vision Requirements: Must have 20/20 vision (natural or corrected by use of contacts or glasses) with the ability to identify and distinguish colors.

Travel: To Job sites, typically within 60 miles of the office.

Contacts: Communicates internally with individuals in all areas of the business and externally with clients, subcontractors, and vendors.

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

Direct Reports: None

IMPORTANT MEASUREMENTS OF PERFORMANCE

1. All the above tasks and duties have been performed in a professional and efficient manner.

2. Displays a positive attitude and maintains a cooperative working relationship with all employees.

3. Respects the confidentiality of Company information.

4. Performs all duties in a safe and expeditious manner.

5. Consistently displays the ability to recognize and deal with priorities.

6. Demonstrates good planning skills, which suitably fit the overall company goals.

7. Represents Friede and Associates in a professional manner at all times.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $28.00 - $40.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Flexible schedule
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Professional development assistance
Referral program
Tuition reimbursement

Work Location: In person

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