Experienced Finisher

Kent Companies • Grand Rapids, MI

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The experienced finisher is expected to perform all parts of the process: grading, set up, custom formwork, concrete placement, cleaning tools, stripping formwork, and cutting slabs. An experienced finisher has noteworthy flatwork experience and demonstrates the ability to finish virtually any commercial concrete pour. Understanding the many variables affecting the finishing process is critical to success. An experienced finisher can effectively use all hand tools, including various finish trowels, floats, and brooms or rakes, to achieve a specified finish. Understanding and proficiently using specialized machines to expedite the finishing process is critical to this role. Communicating effectively with supervisors, teammates, and other trades is expected, as well as providing training and development to teammates who demonstrate motivation and interest in advancing their skills. Kent Companies is a full-service concrete contractor with expertise in commercial and industrial concrete construction, mixed-use construction, multi-family housing, and a full range of concrete-related specialties. Every Kent Companies project is marked by our four distinctive Hallmarks of Service: Safety, Productivity, Quality, and Customer Service. We believe in providing challenging work, opportunities for professional development, and industry-leading compensation packages. And it’s all wrapped in a culture that’s built on values and integrity. We deliver on our promises. Our West Michigan Commercial Concrete division delivers comprehensive, turnkey concrete packages to our customers. Our crews perform a variety of scopes, including tilt-up, foundations, slabs, and cast-in-place concrete. With this team, you’ll have a hand in the projects that change your city skyline. Division 0110 builds the skylines across West Michigan. As a part of our team, you will experience the gratification of constructing landmark buildings, knowing they result from your grit and dedication. Your hands will develop projects that begin with an empty hole in the ground and end by occupying city blocks that tower over the streetscape, expand across acres of once undeveloped land, and change the look of neighboring communities with every yard of concrete poured. This team is comprised of individuals who understand hard work and dedication.

Requirements

• 2-4+ years of consistent concrete finishing experience.
• Leather work boots (steel or composite toe protection are recommended)
• Rubber boots
• Hand Tools
• Hammer
• Hammer Loop/Holster
• Measuring Tape
• Speed Square
• Finishing Trowels
• Utility Knives
• Must have reliable transportation to the workplace(s)/ job location(s).
• Ability to pass drug screening.
• Must be able to work in the United States without corporate sponsorship now and in the future.

Nice To Haves

• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30.
• Proficiency with finishing machines such as a power trowel.
• Certification in equipment operations such as telehandlers and aerial lifts.

Responsibilities

• Pour, level, and finish freshly placed concrete.
• Understand and achieve specified finishes, with attention to detail and quality.
• Wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE), including a hard hat, high-visibility apparel, and additional protection as required by the task.
• Work in a variable environment, both indoors and outdoors.
• When required, work during inclement weather, including extreme heat/cold.
• Communicate effectively with your crew lead, foreman, and superintendent on safety, quality specifications, and problem-solving.
• Safely perform labor tasks on concrete construction sites, including using power and standard hand tools.
• Utilize measurement and carpentry skills to build custom formwork.
• Moving materials by hand, preparing for concrete placement, installation of shoring, and maintaining clean, well-organized job sites.
• Setting and placing forms, building and dismantling formwork, erecting and dismantling shoring, and placing concrete into forms.
• Utilize elevation specifications to accurately set up a laser leveling system and establish grade and grade lines.

Benefits

• Weekly pay
• PTO (Paid Time Off)
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Supplemental insurance options
• Retirement plans with discretionary employer-matching
• Holiday pay (New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day)
• Scholarship opportunities for dependents
• Leadership development opportunities
• Perks associated with this role

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees