Concrete Finisher

Rice Companies is looking for a Concrete Finisher to join the team at our Mankato, MN location. The Concrete Finisher is an experienced skilled tradesperson responsible for smoothing and finishing concrete surfaces to complete construction projects from pre‑planning to execution. The role includes placing, screeding, floating, troweling, and saw‑cutting concrete daily, as well as participating in installing foundation assemblies such as footings, walls, and piers, and serving as the assistant lead for Rice Companies’ self‑performing concrete activities.

Responsibilities

• Place, screed, float, trowel, broom, and cut concrete daily.
• Operate different types of screeds, from hand screeds to vibratory screeds.
• Install rebar according to plans and specifications.
• Perform bull floating, troweling, stamping, tooling, edging, and power troweling of concrete.
• Read and interpret blueprints, sketches, and specifications.
• Conduct quality control during pouring operations.
• Coordinate and direct the placement of concrete.
• Apply curing, sealing, and/or hardening components.
• Lay out and install wet‑cut joints and/or saw‑cut joints in concrete slabs.
• Assist with training employees.
• Advise on ready‑mix admixtures for placement in heat, cold, wind, etc.

Qualifications

• Five (5) years of concrete construction experience in a commercial/industrial setting.
• Ability to layout work, set grade elevations, tie rebar, place forms (including vertical forms), and place and finish concrete.
• Knowledge and ability to operate a concrete power trowel during finishing operations.
• Self‑starter, highly motivated, goal‑oriented, with leadership skills.
• Valid driver’s license and insurable to operate Rice Companies vehicles and equipment.
• Occasional lifting of over 50 pounds without assistance.
• Some travel may be required.

Benefits

• Competitive pay.
• Family‑forward benefits package.
• Medical and dental insurance (employee‑only premiums 100 % company paid).
• Employer H.S.A. contributions.
• Company‑paid life insurance.
• Paid parental leave.
• 401(k) with employer match.
• Paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays.
• Career training and development.
• Tuition reimbursement.

Successful candidates will be subject to post‑offer, pre‑employment screenings which may include a DOT medical card exam, position‑based fitness‑for‑duty exam, non‑DOT drug screening, and criminal background check.

Pay

The anticipated hourly wage range for this position is $25 – $38 per hour, depending on experience. Basic tools are required to be supplied by each individual field employee; Rice Companies supplies all power tools, shirts, and safety equipment.