Concrete Finisher

What You Will Do

• Set and align concrete forms to the desired pitch and depth, ensuring proper construction.
• Spread, level, and smooth concrete surfaces using various tools such as rakes, shovels, hand or power trowels, hand or power screeds, and floats.
• Monitor environmental conditions like wind, heat, or cold to assess their impact on the curing process.
• Mold expansion joints and edges with precision, utilizing edging tools, jointers, and straightedges.
• Inspect and clean surfaces, identifying and rectifying rough or uneven areas with wire brushes and tactile evaluation.
• Cook with the truck driver to facilitate the concrete pouring process and direct the chute effectively.
• Apply hardening and sealing compounds to cure and protect the concrete surface as required.
• Assist with material handling tasks, including loading and unloading materials, shoveling dirt, gravel, and asphalt.
• Maintain a clean and organized job site, ensuring tools are properly stored at the end of each shift.
• Report any potential safety or equipment issues promptly to the department lead and adhere to all processes and procedures.
• Wear appropriate clothing, shoes, and personal protective equipment for safety and compliance.
• Perform any other duties as assigned or required, supporting the team as needed.

What You Will Need

• Quick Study: Able to acquire understanding and absorb new information effectively.
• Attention to Detail: Careful and thorough in completing work tasks.
• Team Player: Collaborative and able to establish positive relationships with peers.
• Problem-Solving: Capable of detecting and addressing issues, errors, and non-compliance.
• Time Management: Efficiently plans, organizes, and schedules work, focusing on key priorities.
• Poise Under Pressure: Maintains composure when faced with heavy pressure from supervisors or company officers.
• Adaptability: Quickly adjusts to changing priorities and demands without impacting performance or team dynamics.
• Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills to effectively convey information.
• Active Listening: Listens attentively, comprehends directives, inquiries, and comments, and interprets intent and meaning.
• Can-Do Attitude: Demonstrates a positive and proactive approach to tasks and challenges.
• Reliability: Dependable and responsible, ensuring consistency in performance.

Physical Demands

• Lift, carry, push, and/or pull objects weighing up to 50lbs approximately 75% of the time.
• Stand, walk, and climb for extended periods, comprising approximately 75% of the time.
• Sit occasionally for extended periods, accounting for approximately 25% of the time.
• Frequent reaching, handling, and feeling, covering about 70% of the time.
• Utilize finger dexterity extensively, approximately 70% of the time.

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Ideal candidates should have six months to one year of experience in concrete finishing.

Other Skills/Abilities

• Steady hand and arm movement for precise work.
• Quick hand movement and coordination for grasping, manipulating, or assembling objects.
• Close-range vision for examining details.
• Ability to adjust actions in response to others' actions.

Why You Should Work For Wiregrass Construction

• We provide opportunities that allow employees to grow and build meaningful careers.
• We build an environment where every voice is heard and work as one to build strong relationships that go beyond roads.
• We offer a wide variety of benefits to support employees’ well-being, including:
• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer match
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness programs

EEO Statement

Wiregrass Construction is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We will not discriminate based on creed/national origin/religion/color/sex/age/wage and status as individual with a disability or protected veteran.