About this role
Position summary: Smooth and finish surfaces of poured concrete, such as floors, walks, sidewalks, roads, or curbs using a variety of hand and power tools. Align forms for sidewalks, curbs, or gutters; patch voids; and use saws to cut expansion joints.
Qualifications
· Demonstrated experience as a mason/concrete finisher.
· Physical endurance and ability to successfully perform physical activities, including some heavy lifting.
· Demonstrated ability to accept and follow instructions from others.
· Willingness and ability to work cooperatively with others.
· Understanding of how to properly conduct oneself on a client’s property.
· Must successfully complete pre-access drug and alcohol testing.
· Must have a valid driver's license.
Responsibilities
· Set the forms that hold concrete to the desired pitch and depth, and align them.
· Check the forms that hold the concrete to see that they are properly constructed.
· Spread concrete or other aggregate mixtures. Finish concrete surfaces.
· Monitor how the wind, heat, or cold affect the curing of the concrete throughout the entire process.
· Mold expansion joints and edges, using edging tools, jointers, and straightedge.
· Clean surfaces in preparation for work activities.
· Signal equipment operators to indicate proper equipment positioning.
· Apply hardening and sealing compounds to cure surface of concrete, and waterproof or restore surface.
· Compact materials to create level bases.
· Smooth surfaces with abrasive materials or tools.
· Cut out damaged areas, drill holes for reinforcing rods, and position reinforcing rods to repair concrete, using power saw and drill.
· Apply sealants or other protective coatings.
· Install anchor bolts, steel plates, door sills and other fixtures in freshly poured concrete or pattern or stamp the surface to provide a decorative finish.
· May perform other related duties as assigned.