Concrete Finisher Journeyman - INF

Job Posting

Place and finish surfaces of poured concrete, such as floors, walks, sidewalks, roads, or curbs using a variety of hand tools. Place concrete for walls and footings. Grind and rub hardened concrete to a uniform surface.

Skilled

Primary Responsibilities and Duties

Move discharge chute of truck to direct concrete into forms then spread, level, and smooth concrete; rough surface with a broom if plans call for it.

Check forms that hold the concrete to see that they are properly constructed.

Chip, scrape, and grind high spots, ridges, and rough projections to finish concrete by using pneumatic chisels, power grinders, and / or hand tools.

Mold expansion joints and edges, using edging tools, jointers, and straightedge.

Monitor how the wind, heat, or cold affect the curing of the concrete throughout the entire process.

Utilize concrete vibrators to consolidate concrete.

Verify equipment and materials are used properly and report unsafe conditions to management.

Qualifications

May require a high school diploma or its equivalent with previous years of experience in the field or in a related area.

Must possess strong working knowledge skills and abilities for position.

Ability to understand, follow and transmit written and oral instructions and communicate effectively with management / supervision.

Proficient in the safe and efficient use of electrical, hand tools, power tools and layout tools as well as measurement tools.

Requirements

The person in this position needs to constantly move about a construction / industrial site, so should be able to stand, walk, sit, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, and / or crawl.

Constantly works in a construction environment and will be exposed to changing outdoor weather conditions.

Work irregular hours, weekends, overtime and holidays as required.

May be required to use ladders / mechanical platforms / manlifts / scaffold to access required equipment / work areas (may exceed 200 feet), so must be able to climb and maintain balance on formwork, steel formwork, stairs, ladders and scaffolds.

Move and work in and around confined and cluttered places, and uneven surfaces.

Must be able to complete tasks in a noisy and dusty environment.

May be required / able to move items weighing up to 50 pounds across construction / industrial site.

Must have required tools.

May require DL.

Observe and comply with all safety and project rules, perform other duties as required.

Ability to pass pre-access drug and alcohol testing.

Project Information

Kiewit is one of North America's largest and most respected construction and engineering organizations. With its roots dating back to 1884, the employee-owned organization operates through a network of subsidiaries in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Kiewit offers construction and engineering services in a variety of markets including transportation; oil, gas and chemical; power; building; marine; water / wastewater; industrial; and mining. Kiewit had 2024 revenues of $16.8 billion and employs 31,800 staff and craft employees. We believe in equal opportunity in employment practices without discrimination, and comply with all laws regarding human rights in the provinces where we operate.