Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

About the Role:

The Concrete Finisher plays a critical role in the construction process by ensuring that concrete surfaces are finished to the highest standards of quality and durability. This position involves preparing, pouring, leveling, and smoothing concrete for a variety of structures such as sidewalks, floors, roads, and foundations. The Concrete Finisher must work efficiently with a team to meet project deadlines while maintaining safety and precision. Attention to detail is essential to achieve the desired texture and finish, preventing future structural issues. Ultimately, the role contributes significantly to the longevity and aesthetic appeal of concrete installations in diverse construction environments.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Proven experience as a Concrete Finisher or in a similar manual labor role within construction.
• Ability to operate hand tools and heavy equipment safely and effectively.
• Knowledge of concrete finishing techniques and materials.
• Physical stamina and strength to perform demanding manual labor tasks.
• Familiarity with excavation, trenching, and underground utility installation.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certification in concrete finishing or related construction trades.
• Experience operating dump trucks and other heavy machinery.
• Understanding of construction site safety standards and OSHA regulations.
• Ability to read and interpret construction blueprints and specifications.
• Previous experience working on large-scale commercial or infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare and set forms for concrete pouring, ensuring proper alignment and stability.
• Operate hand tools and heavy equipment to pour, spread, level, and finish concrete surfaces.
• Perform excavation and trenching tasks to prepare sites for concrete work and underground utilities.
• Collaborate with team members to coordinate dump truck deliveries and manage material placement.
• Conduct demolition and site cleanup as necessary to maintain a safe and organized work environment.
• Inspect finished surfaces for defects and apply corrective measures to meet quality standards.
• Adhere to all safety protocols and regulations while operating equipment and handling materials.

Skills, Knowledge, Qualification and Experience:

• Proficient in concrete finishing techniques and tools
• Working knowledge in concrete workmanship that meets company standards for durability and appearance
• Strong attention to detail in edges, joints, textures, and finishes
• Assist with troubleshooting and problem-solving on pours
• High sense of urgency and set priorities
• Must be a team player with a positive, collaborative attitude

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands, talk, and hear. The employee frequently views a computer monitor and frequently uses a computer keyboard. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The employee is regularly required to be mobile, and the employee occasionally travels both short and long distances via a variety of conveyances. The employee occasionally performs work on-site at construction sites, office locations, and/or off-site venues. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.

Work Environment : The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in an onsite construction setting. The noise in the work environment is usually moderate on a jobsite setting. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is usually working at construction sites where the employee is exposed to moving mechanical parts, high precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, outside weather conditions, and risk of electrical shock. The noise in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. The employee is required to work in compliance with company safety policies, procedures, and applicable laws.

About us

At BRIDGES we have assembled a team that is experienced, knowledgeable, dedicated and recognized as being highly regarded professionals in the construction industry.

BRIDGES’ philosophy of having quality people at all levels drives the company’s commitment to provide clients with highly personalized service including extensive use of TQM, Partnering and sustainable (Green) design in constructing the best possible facility at the most reasonable cost. At BRIDGES, project continuance is a key, i.e., top management, project managers, estimators and job superintendents are all involved with, and informed about, every phase of your project. Your questions can be answered quickly; any problems can be resolved fast because we are committed to your project

From design concept to final construction, the BRIDGES team works closely with the owner/developer, architect, and engineer providing informed project support in a variety of markets including health care, medical facilities, student housing and condominiums, high technology, retail, private clubs, churches, industrial, institutional and commercial.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement plan
• Paid time off and holidays
• Opportunities for growth and professional development

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