Concrete Finisher Journeyman

Kiewit•Greenville, MS

About The Position

Place and finish poured concrete surfaces, including floors, walks, sidewalks, roads, and curbs, using a variety of hand tools. Place concrete for walls and footings, and grind and rub hardened concrete to achieve a uniform surface. Work may involve inspecting subordinate work for compliance with contract plans and specifications and taking corrective action when needed.

Requirements

May require a high school diploma or equivalent, along with previous years of experience in the field or a related area.
Strong working knowledge, skills, and abilities for the position.
Ability to understand, follow, and transmit written and oral instructions and communicate effectively with management and supervision.
Proficiency in the safe and efficient use of electrical tools, hand tools, power tools, layout tools, and measurement tools.
Able to meet all physical requirements.
Must have all required tools.
Able to climb and work at heights and in confined spaces, which may exceed 200 feet.
Able to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
Able to work overtime, nights, and weekends as required by workload.

Responsibilities

Direct concrete from a truck into forms, then spread, level, and smooth it; broom the surface when required by the plans.
Check forms to ensure they are properly constructed.
Chip, scrape, and grind high spots, ridges, and rough projections using pneumatic chisels, power grinders, or hand tools.
Mold expansion joints and edges using edging tools, jointers, and a straightedge.
Monitor the effects of wind, heat, and cold on concrete curing throughout the process.
Use concrete vibrators to consolidate concrete.
Verify proper use of equipment and materials and report unsafe conditions to management.
Estimate sizes, distances, quantities, time, costs, resources, or materials needed for work activities.
Inspect subordinate work for compliance with contract plans and specifications, identify deficiencies, explain them, and take corrective action as needed.
Observe and comply with safety and project rules; perform other duties as required.