Concrete Finisher

KRC Corporation • Waco, TX

38d • Onsite

About The Position

Knife River is a PEOPLE-first company and a growing team, committed to providing team members with the tools, training, and time to do their jobs productively and safely. We are one of the 10 largest construction materials producers/contractors in the Country, publicly traded on the NYSE (KNF), and part of the S&P MidCap 400 index. This position is responsible for safely smoothing and finishing surfaces of poured concrete floors, walls, sidewalks, or curbs to specified textures using hand tools or power tools, including floats, trowels, and screeds. The role involves signaling concrete delivery trucks, putting in end-of-day headers, and performing morning take-offs.

Requirements

• General education, grammar and arithmetic, GED or high school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to provide and maintain proper licensure, medical card and acceptable driving record.

Nice To Haves

• Self-motivated, team-player with good interpersonal skills; ability to maintain positive customer relations and act courteous/respectful of others.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily equipment, walk around and site inspections to identify and correct any unsafe conditions and keep equipment properly maintained.
• Safely and properly perform maintenance.
• Safely and properly spread concrete into inaccessible sections of forms using rake or shovel.
• Level concrete to specified depth and workable consistency.
• Remove rough or defective spots from concrete and patch holes with fresh concrete or epoxy compound.
• Mold expansion joints and may sprinkle chips, powdered steel or coloring powder on concrete to produce a prescribed finish.
• May mix cement and direct subgrade work.
• Communicate effectively (verbal, listening, written) and work with difficult people under high stress situations.
• Troubleshoot and problem solve situations/problems (material quality, equipment operation/repair, etc.).
• Monitor and discuss production problems with co-workers and managers/supervisors.
• Ensure OSHA, EPA, DNR, safety and environmental regulation compliance.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Profit Sharing
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Sick Time
• 8 Paid Holidays
• Company Paid Life and AD&D Insurance
• Short-term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Years of Service Recognition
• Voluntary Life Insurance for Employees, Spouses, and Dependents
• Critical Illness Plan
• Accident Coverage Plan
• Hospital Indemnity

What This Job Offers

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