3673 - Concrete Finisher - Journeyman

About the role

Join Overland Contracting (a Black & Veatch company) and build with pride. Every role matters — you're responsible for your work, your crew, and the quality you deliver. We lead with care, and safety is non-negotiable, built into every job, every site, and every decision so our teams return home safe each day. You'll work with skilled professionals on critical infrastructure projects, using proven tools and hands-on experience to grow your craft. With steady work across power, water, grid, and industrial markets — and site amenities that put people first — you'll have the support to grow your skills and the opportunity to be part of work that keeps communities running.

Job Summary

Spread, level, smooth and finish surfaces of poured concrete, such as floors, slabs, table tops, beams, panel, foundations, walkways, roads, and/or curbs using a variety of hand and power tools. Grout columns, patch voids; and use saws to cut expansion joints.

Key Responsibilities

• Use appropriate hand and power tools to place concrete into finished forms to specified textures; vibrate, level, smooth and shape surface of concrete; finish concrete surfaces to specifications.
• Remove rough or defective spots from concrete surfaces using power grinder or chisel and hammer and patch holes with fresh concrete or epoxy compound; install all other items in accordance with the applicable plans and specifications.
• Mold expansion joints and edges, using edging tools, jointers, and straight edge.
• Signal truck and/or pump truck driver to facilitate pouring concrete, and move chute as needed over concrete forms and/or rebar.
• Apply hardening and sealing compound to cure surface of concrete, and waterproof or restore surface.
• Must have working knowledge of auto level and transit for accurate layout and verification of finished grade and placement.
• Measure, cut, assemble and install forms, rebar, embeds and anchor bolts; construct built-in-place or prefabricated wooden forms, according to specifications for molding concrete structures.
• Erect built-in-place forms or assemble and install prefabricated forms; insert spreaders and tie-rods between opposite pieces to maintain specific dimensions.
• Anchor and brace forms to fixed objects using nails, bolts, anchor rods, steel cables, planks and timber.
• Build wooden structures such as scaffold supports and frame shelters according to specifications and project specifications.
• Pour concrete into finished forms to specified textures; vibrate, level, smooth and shape surface of concrete.
• Be familiar with self-leveling underlayments.
• Monitor how the wind, heat, or cold affect the curing of the concrete throughout the entire process.
• May be asked to assist carpenters and rod busters with any necessary tasks for the installation of concrete structures.
• Participate in all safety related processes and programs as requested.
• Engage with your work team to ensure we achieve zero injuries. Understand that no job is so important that your safety and that of your crew will be compromised.
• Watch for hazards and report any concerns to your supervisor or safety professional. If needed, use your stop work authority until the issue is resolved.
• Report all accidents and near misses to supervisor; participate in investigation process as needed.
• Participate in all pre-job work planning and safety discussions. Identify safety hazards you or other employees may be subject to and take all necessary corrective action to eliminate and/or mitigate hazards.
• Understand and respond appropriately to all safety hazards and warning devices (i.e. back-up alarms, smell of smoke, different colored warning tags, warning sirens).
• Understand, support, and follow lockout tag out procedures.
• Attend site specific training and assure you follow all procedures as outlined in training.
• Follow established safety rules and regulations and maintain a safe and clean work environment.
• Use effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Add, subtract, multiply and divide whole numbers and fractions rapidly and accurately.
• Listen to co-workers suggestions, safety concerns, and recommendations giving full attention to what they are saying and take the time to understand the points being made, asking questions and providing feedback when appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications

• NCCER Concrete Finishing
• NCCER Carpenter
• NCCER Reinforcing Ironwork
• NCCER Rigger
• NCCER Scaffolding

Minimum Qualifications

• 4 or more years of experience working as a concrete finisher, carpenter or similar craft, and a strong working knowledge of the civil crafts.
• Experience in the erection of all types of concrete structures.
• Must have working knowledge of auto-level and transit.
• All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations.

Certifications

• NCCER Concrete Finishing
• NCCER Carpenter
• NCCER Reinforcing Ironwork
• NCCER Rigger
• NCCER Scaffolding

Work Environment/Physical Demands

Physical Demands:

• Lift and carry heavy items weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Stand, Kneel, Bend, Stoop, Move in and around confined and cluttered places, and uneven areas, see and hear naturally or with correction.
• Full range of motion and flexibility consistent with requirements of the job duties.
• Requires using hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools or controls according to a set procedure.
• Requires repetitive movement.
• Climb and maintain balance on steel framework, stairs, ladders and scaffolds.
• Work up to a 12 hour shift doing hard physical labor in varying temperature extremes and other outside conditions.

Work Environment:

• Typical construction site environment.
• Requires working in cramped work spaces and getting into awkward positions.
• Requires working in very hot (above 90 F degrees) or very cold (below 32F degrees) temperatures and exposure to inclement weather such as dust, wind, snow, rain, etc.
• Requires working in extremely bright or inadequate lighting conditions.
• Includes exposure to sounds and noise levels that are distracting or uncomfortable.
• Work around hazardous equipment.
• This position is considered a safety sensitive position.

Benefits

Black & Veatch is committed to being an employer of choice by creating a valuable work experience that keeps our people engaged, productive, safe and healthy. Our comprehensive benefits portfolio is a key component of this commitment and offers an array of health care benefits including but not limited to medical, dental and vision insurances along with life insurance and a robust wellness program. To support a healthy work-life balance, we offer paid vacation and holiday time after the eligibility period has been met. A variety of additional benefits are available to our professionals including, but not limited to, a company matched 401k plan, vendor discounts, AD&D insurance, pre-taxed accounts, voluntary legal plan, identity theft and credit monitoring services, and the B&V Credit Union.

Pay

Salary Plan CEM: Cement Masonry; Job Grade 200.

Schedule

Full-Time.

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