Concrete Finisher Apprentice

The Christman Company•Sterling, VA

27d•$17 - $29•Onsite

About The Position

Build More with Your Career at Christman Mid-Atlantic Constructors. With projects throughout the mid-Atlantic, Christman Mid-Atlantic Constructors (CMAC) is a great place to begin, continue or grow your career. We’re searching for the next generation of innovative minds who want to shape the world and live to build. CMAC is looking for Concrete Finisher Apprentices in our Sterling, Virginia region.

Requirements

Must have own hand tools and be proficient in operating a variety of tools.
Must understand safety rules and tool/equipment instructions.
Have the ability to take measurements and make calculations.
Ability to work well with supervision and peers.
Have good communication skills both orally and in writing.
Must pass any skills tests as required by the jobsite.
Ability to problem solve when errors occur.
Keep tools and workspace organized.
Must be conscious of time schedules and deadlines.
Maintain regular and punctual attendance.
Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S.
Requires successful completion of pre-employment screening, including but not limited to drug and background screening.

Nice To Haves

Have general knowledge of basic concrete and hand tools.
Five (5) years of construction concrete or related construction experience.

Responsibilities

Completes concrete place and finish trade work.
Takes direction from supervisor (foreman or superintendent).
Learns trade of placing, consolidating, and finishing concrete.
Learns methods for screeding concrete to correct elevations.
Learns methods / techniques for placing and consolidating concrete to appropriate grade.
Learns methods for finishing concrete including timing requirements for different finish types.
Learns how different mix designs and admixtures affects placing and finishing.
Learns process for achieving floor flatness and levelness requirements.
Learns techniques for curing concrete.
Learns techniques for early entry saw cutting control joints in concrete.
Learns tools and equipment associated with place and finish operations.
Learns methods for concrete surface and structural repairs.
Completes ACI certification course for placing and finishing concrete.
Introduced to reading and understanding blueprint and specification reading.
Completes silica awareness training.