Concrete Finisher Laborer- Grade

Summary:

The Concrete Finisher performs a variety of manual tasks involving physical labor while building highway and heavy construction projects. S/he is a person with the skill and experience necessary to perform a variety of construction activities relating to the layout, preparation, placement, and finishing of concrete. This position is expected to perform all aspects of concrete work with minimal direction from a crew foreman.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

· Ground preparation and setting forms to required pitch and depth.

· Cutting/bending/setting reinforcement.

· Spread, level, and smooth concrete using rake, shovel, hand, or power trowel, hand or power screed, and float.

· Mold expansion joints and edges using edging tools, jointers, and straightedge.

· Cut out damaged areas, drill holes for reinforcing rods and place rods to repair concrete, using power saw and drill.

· Cut out damaged areas, drill holes for reinforcing rods, and place rods to repair concrete, using power saw and drill.

· Perform projects and other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

· High School Diploma or its equivalent preferred.

· Previous experience working outdoors is required; previous experience in operating various types of heavy equipment preferred.

· Ability to understand and follow instructions; function effectively as part of a team; ability to work under pressure; communicate with supervisors, co-workers and the public.

· Mechanical aptitude is desirable.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, sit, kneel, walk, talk, see, hear, push, pull, climb, bend, and stoop. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, climb, use manual dexterity to operate tools used in the course of work and typical office equipment, hear sufficient to hear conversations in person and via telephone and radio, and vision sufficient for distance sight and to read diagrams, manual reports, rules, regulations, laws, and plans. The employee is occasionally required to reach, push, and pull with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Physical dexterity may involve stretching, proper placement of legs, and use of arms and hands in repetitive motions. The employee must be able to maintain constant alertness to the multiple concurrent activities occurring at the site, including the activities of other employees and contractors, the operation of stationary equipment, and the movement of mobile equipment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

Job Type: Full-time

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: In person