Concrete Finishers

About the role

Knife River is seeking dependable Concrete Finishers to join our team. This position involves pouring, forming, and finishing surfaces of poured concrete sidewalks or curbs to specified textures using hand tools or power tools including floats, trowels, and screeds.

Primary Job Duties

• Perform daily equipment walk around and site inspections to identify and correct any unsafe conditions and keep equipment properly maintained.
• Safely and properly perform maintenance.
• Safely and properly spread concrete into sections of forms using rake or shovel.
• Levels concrete to specified depth and workable consistency.
• Remove rough or defective spots from concrete and patch holes with fresh concrete or epoxy compound.
• Communicate effectively (verbal, listening, written) and work with people under high stress situations.
• Self-motivated, team-player with good interpersonal skills; ability to maintain positive customer relations & act courteous/respectful of others.
• Troubleshoot and problem solve situations/problems (material quality, equipment operation/repair, etc.,).
• Monitor and discuss production problems with co-workers and managers/supervisors.
• Ensure safety and environmental regulation compliance.

Requirements

• Valid driver license.
• Strong work ethic.
• Safety-minded.
• Willing to be part of a team.
• Ability to communicate and basic understanding of mathematics for day-to-day tasks.
• Ability to take directions and work independently.
• Physical requirements: kneeling, climbing, walking, twisting, lifting up to 100 lbs occasionally, 50-100 lbs frequently, and 25-50 lbs constantly.

Qualifications

• Must have a basic understanding of mathematics for day-to-day tasks.
• Must have the ability to communicate and understand instructions.
• Must be able to work in various weather conditions and environments.
• Must be able to lift up to 100 lbs occasionally, 50-100 lbs frequently, and 25-50 lbs constantly.

Skills

• Basic knowledge of concrete finishing techniques.
• Good communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Knowledge of safety regulations and practices.

Benefits

• 401(k) plan.
• Company-paid medical, dental, vision, life, and short-term disability benefits.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) after 90 days of successful employment.
• Holiday pay after 30 days of successful employment with 8 recognized holidays.

Pay

Compensation is commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Hours are typically full-time, but may vary based on project needs.