Concrete Finisher

This position is for work to be performed in the 4-state area (MO/KS/OK/AR) and beyond, according to the needs of Branco.

CONCRETE FINISHER

A Concrete Finisher places and finishes surfaces of poured concrete, such as floors, sidewalks, roads, or curbs using a variety of hand and power tools. Align forms for sidewalks, curbs, or gutters; patch voids; use saws to cut expansion joints.

Primary Responsibilities

• Set and align concrete forms to desired grade and depth

• Signal truck driver to position truck to facilitate pouring concrete, and move chute to direct concrete in forms, and guides hose on concrete pump truck

• Screed, level, vibrate and finish concrete, using rake, shovel, power vibrator, hand, power trowel/riding trowel, hand or power screed, and float

• Place control joints and finish edges, using edging tools, jointers, and straightedge

• Produce rough concrete surface, using broom

• Install anchor bolts, steel plates, door sills and other fixtures in freshly poured concrete and/or pattern or stamp surface to provide a decorative finish

• Monitor environmental variables during concrete curing; take adequate measures to protect concrete

• Layout joints and saw-cut as prescribed in specifications

• Chip, scrape, and grind high spots, ridges, and rough projections to finish concrete, using pneumatic chisels, power grinders, or hand tools.  Fill and rub voids in poured walls with patch cement to provide a consistent surface

• Apply hardening, sealing & cleaning compounds to cure concrete surface; waterproof or restore surface.

• Cut out damaged areas, drill holes for reinforcing rods, and position reinforcing rods to repair concrete, using power saw and drill

• Clean and maintain company owned concrete tools and equipment

Job Requirements

• Experience with custom, job-built forms according to application

• Carry own tools (tool belt, hammer, square, level, chalk line, pry bar, trowel, floats)

• Reliable transportation for travel up to 75 miles to job site

• Lift, up to 50 pounds, and up to 90 pounds of material w/ assistance; stamina to stoop, kneel, reach, and stand for long periods of time and perform strenuous physical labor under adverse field conditions

Required experience

• Concrete Finishing: 2 years

Required license or certification

• Valid Driver License

• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 (will train)

Compensation

• Depends on Experience

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.