Crusoe -3673 - Concrete Finisher - Journeyman

Black & Veatch Family of Companies • Claude, TX

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About The Position

The Concrete Finisher spreads, levels, smooths, and finishes poured concrete surfaces, including floors, slabs, beams, panels, foundations, walkways, roads, and curbs, using hand and power tools. The role also involves grouting columns, patching voids, and cutting expansion joints. The position requires familiarity with concrete forms and structures, layout equipment, curing conditions, and applicable project plans and specifications. It is a safety-sensitive craft position in a typical construction-site environment, with physically demanding work in variable and sometimes extreme outdoor conditions.

Requirements

• At least 4 years of experience as a concrete finisher, carpenter, or in a similar craft.
• Strong working knowledge of civil crafts and experience erecting all types of concrete structures.
• Working knowledge of an auto level and transit.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide whole numbers and fractions rapidly and accurately.
• Ability to complete applicable pre-employment onboarding requirements, which may include background checks, a drug screen, and a motor vehicle records search.

Nice To Haves

• NCCER Concrete Finishing certification.
• NCCER Carpenter certification.
• NCCER Reinforcing Ironwork certification.
• NCCER Rigger certification.
• NCCER Scaffolding certification.

Responsibilities

• Place concrete into forms and vibrate, level, smooth, shape, and finish surfaces to the specified texture and project requirements.
• Remove rough or defective concrete with a power grinder or chisel and hammer, and patch holes with fresh concrete or epoxy compound.
• Mold expansion joints and edges using edging tools, jointers, and a straight edge.
• Signal concrete and pump-truck drivers during pours and move the chute as needed over forms or rebar.
• Apply hardening and sealing compounds to cure, waterproof, or restore concrete surfaces.
• Use an auto level and transit to lay out and verify finished grade and placement.
• Measure, cut, assemble, and install forms, rebar, embeds, and anchor bolts; construct or assemble forms according to specifications; and anchor and brace forms.
• Build wooden structures such as scaffold supports and frame shelters according to specifications.
• Work with self-leveling underlayments and monitor the effects of wind, heat, and cold on concrete curing.
• Assist carpenters and rod busters with tasks related to installing concrete structures when asked.
• Participate in safety processes, pre-job planning, safety discussions, and required site-specific training; follow safety rules and lockout/tagout procedures.
• Identify, report, and help mitigate hazards; use stop-work authority when needed; and report accidents and near misses.
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment and respond appropriately to safety hazards and warning devices.
• Communicate effectively, listen to coworkers' suggestions and safety concerns, and provide feedback when appropriate.

Benefits

• Health, life, accident, and disability insurance, which may vary by geographic region and employment status.
• Paid time off.
• Financial programs.
• Potential eligibility for a performance-based bonus program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed