Concrete Finisher Journeyman - INF

Kiewit • San Ygnacio, TX

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Place and finish poured concrete surfaces such as 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 a uniform surface. The role is skilled and is performed in a construction or industrial environment with changing outdoor weather conditions.

Requirements

• May require a high school diploma or equivalent and previous experience in the field or a related area.
• Strong working knowledge, skills, and abilities for the position.
• Ability to understand, follow, and communicate written and oral instructions effectively with management and supervision.
• Proficiency in the safe and efficient use of electrical tools, hand tools, power tools, layout tools, and measurement tools.
• Ability to pass pre-access drug and alcohol testing and a fit-for-duty medical assessment.
• May require a U.S. driver license.
• Must have the required tools.
• Ability to stand, walk, sit, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, and/or crawl while moving about a construction or industrial site.
• Ability to climb and maintain balance on formwork, steel formwork, stairs, ladders, and scaffolds; access equipment or work areas may be more than 200 feet high.
• Ability to work in and around confined, cluttered places and uneven surfaces, and complete tasks in noisy and dusty environments.
• May be required or able to move items weighing up to 50 pounds across a construction or industrial site.
• Must be able to work irregular hours, weekends, overtime, and holidays as required.

Responsibilities

• Move the truck discharge chute to direct concrete into forms, then spread, level, and smooth the concrete; broom-finish the surface when plans call for it.
• Check that concrete forms 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.
• Use equipment and materials properly and report unsafe conditions to management.
• Observe and comply with safety and project rules, and perform other duties as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED