Job purpose
The Concrete Finisher will smooth and finish surfaces of poured concrete, such as floors, walks, sidewalks, roads, or curbs using a variety of hand and power tools.
Align forms for sidewalks, curbs, or gutters, patch voids, and use saws to cut expansion joints.
This posting is for the 2024 construction season with an anticipated start from mid-April to early May.
Duties and responsibilities
Set the forms that hold concrete to the desired pitch and depth and align them
Check the forms that hold the concrete to see that they are properly constructed
Spread, level, and smooth concrete, using a 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 position reinforcing rods to repair concrete, using power saw and drill
Signal truck driver to position truck to facilitate pouring concrete, and move chute to direct concrete on forms
All other duties as assigned, delegated, or necessary for operations
Qualifications
Concrete finishing experience preferred
Must be 18 years old at date of application
Must possess a valid Driver's License
Ability to pass a pre-employment urine drug test and comply with drug and alcohol policies during employment
Working conditions
Outdoor environment subject to changing conditions and temperatures
Occasional exposures to fumes, dust, odors, heights, and loud noises
May be required to work 50+ hours, 6 days a week
Physical requirements
Verbal, auditory, and written capabilities to effectively communicate in an articulate manner
Clarity of vision at varying distances to perform various work assignments
Standing, walking, or sitting for extended periods of time
Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a variety of specialized tools and equipment
Reaching overhead, above the shoulders, and horizontally
Occasional bending, kneeling, or crouching
Lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling object(s) weighing up to 75 pounds
Why Work for Northern Improvement?
Fifth Generation Family Owned and Operated
Excellent Equipment
Competitive Pay and Benefits
Safety First Mindset
Northern Improvement Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer