Concrete Finisher

Barnhill Contracting•Elizabeth City, NC

19h

About The Position

An experienced concrete finisher or tradesperson who places, finishes, protects, and repairs concrete on construction projects. The role includes setting forms to the correct depth and pitch; pouring concrete from a truck chute, pump, or wheelbarrow; placing it with shovels and rakes; and screeding it level. Finishers smooth concrete with hand trowels, bull floats, or powered floats, and use an edger to bevel edges. Outdoor finishes may include broom or stamped finishes. The position requires knowledge of building and finishing heads on curb-and-gutter sections and frequently working behind a concrete power curb machine to meet NCDOT, military, and private-sector specifications. The work also includes unskilled tasks associated with concrete and grading operations, including shoveling concrete, stone, or dirt. It involves physical activity, regular lifting, extended periods of walking and standing, exposure to sometimes extreme hot and cold temperatures, and riding to and from work. If driving a company vehicle is required, company driver qualification standards apply.

Requirements

At least 3 years of experience.
Willingness to learn multiple tasks in concrete operations.
Ability to follow precise instructions and strict safety rules and policies.
Must be reliable, trustworthy, and a team player.
Maintain a good attendance and safety record.
Regularly lift 25 pounds and occasionally lift up to 50 pounds.
Ability to stand and walk for a full day of 12 to 15 hours.
Ability to perform standing, walking, stretching, bending, lifting, pulling, twisting, throwing, reaching, and squatting.
Ride to and from work; if driving a company vehicle is required, meet company driver qualification standards.

Nice To Haves

Valid North Carolina driver license is encouraged.

Responsibilities

Place, finish, protect, and repair concrete on construction projects.
Set concrete forms and ensure they have the correct depth and pitch.
Pour concrete from a truck chute, pump, or wheelbarrow; place it with shovels and rakes; and screed it level.
Smooth concrete using a hand trowel, bull float, or powered float, and bevel edges with an edger.
Apply broom or stamped finishes to outdoor concrete when required.
Build and finish heads on curb-and-gutter sections and frequently work behind a concrete power curb machine to meet applicable specifications.
Perform concrete and grading tasks, including shoveling concrete, stone, or dirt.
Follow precise instructions and applicable safety rules and policies.
Maintain reliable attendance and a good safety record and work as a trustworthy team member.

Benefits

Four Blue Cross Blue Shield of NC medical plans; save $600 yearly with an annual physical.
Principal dental and vision coverage.
Paid holidays and PTO for all full-time employees.
Weather and nightshift pay for field staff, subject to conditions.
401(k) with Traditional and Roth options.
Profit-Sharing Plan.
Financial Wellness Program.
Corporate Chaplains.
E4E (Employee for Employee) Grants and Volunteer Assistance.
Scholarships.
Referral incentives.
Career growth and development opportunities, including mentorship, equipment training, leadership initiatives and programs, and awards.
Summer internship programs for students.