Concrete Finisher

About the role

We are hiring a skilled and detail‑oriented Concrete Finisher to join our construction crew. This role is responsible for placing, finishing, and repairing concrete on a variety of job sites including foundations, slabs, sidewalks, curbs, and more. The ideal candidate has hands‑on experience with concrete work, a solid understanding of construction techniques, and a commitment to producing high‑quality finishes.

Responsibilities

• Set and align concrete forms for sidewalks, curbs, pads, and slabs.
• Pour, spread, and level concrete using rakes, shovels, and screeds.
• Smooth and finish surfaces using hand tools (trowels, floats, edgers, jointers).
• Apply textures or surface treatments as specified (broom finish, stamped, etc.).
• Monitor weather conditions and adjust finishing techniques accordingly.
• Cut control joints and edges for proper expansion and appearance.
• Cure surfaces using appropriate compounds and methods.
• Ensure quality control, proper thickness, slope, and surface integrity.
• Read and interpret blueprints or drawings as needed.
• Maintain tools and equipment in clean, working order.
• Clean and inspect surfaces for pouring issues.
• Direct the casting of the concrete with the truck driver.
• Safely operate power vibrator to ensure the concrete is compacted.
• Mold and construct expansion joints using joiners and edging tools.
• Polish surface using a power surfacing machine.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of concrete finishing experience preferred.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Strong knowledge of concrete tools, techniques, and materials.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced, physically demanding environment.
• Comfortable with standing, bending, kneeling, and lifting up to 75 lb.
• Reliable, punctual, and able to work well in a team.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation preferred.
• Ability to work long hours, including weekends and evenings, as needed.
• Willingness to travel overnight when projects are outside the local area.

Physical Requirements

• Remaining in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods: Constantly
• Moving about to accomplish tasks at a worksite or moving from one worksite to another: Constantly
• Moving self in different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments, such as stooping, kneeling, or crouching: Constantly
• Adjusting, moving and lifting objects in all directions: Constantly
• Talking and hearing to communicate with others: Constantly
• Seeing to perform job duties at close range, such as monitors or screens: Rarely
• Seeing to perform job duties at a distance, such as driving or operating equipment: Occasionally
• Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers: Constantly
• Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles and the like: Occasionally
• Operating machinery and/or power tools: Constantly
• Operating motor vehicles or heavy equipment: Constantly
• The ability to travel regionally or nationally: Never
• Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing: Constantly
• Light work that includes moving objects up to 20 lb: Constantly
• Medium work that includes moving objects up to 50 lb: Constantly
• Heavy work that includes moving objects up to 100 lb or more: Occasionally

Working Conditions

• Low temperatures: Occasionally
• High temperatures: Occasionally
• Outdoor elements such as precipitation and wind: Occasionally
• Noisy environments: Occasionally
• Hazardous conditions: Rarely
• Shift work, including overnight work: Occasionally
• Frequent overtime, including weekends: Occasionally
• Office environment: Rarely

Benefits

Pave America and its companies offer a comprehensive, competitive, and inclusive set of health, financial and other benefits that support your total well‑being.