Job Description
CONCRETE CARPENTER/FINISHER
Job Description
Location: Local – COLUMBUS Department: Field
Reports To: Concrete Foreman FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Travel Required: Four Month Project in the Hocking Hills area (April to July) - Per Diem & Overnight Lodging Available
Overview
The Concrete Carpenter Finisher will perform many tasks that require physical labor on construction sites in all types of weather conditions. This position will be required to:
Smooth and finish surfaces of poured concrete such as floors, walks, sidewalks, walls, footings, roads, or curbs using a variety of hand and power tools and equipment.
Align forms for sidewalks, curbs, or gutters; patch voids; use saws to cut contraction joints.
Construct, erect, install, and repair forms and fixtures of wood or plywood using carpenter’s hand tools and power tools.
Hand and power tools will be of all types, including but not limited to: air/electric hammers, earth tampers, cement mixers, concrete saws, surveying and measuring equipment, small equipment, and skid steer loaders.
In addition, this position may be required to clean and prepare job sites, dig trenches, set braces to support form work, erect scaffolding, clean up rubble and debris, and tear out concrete.
Primary Responsibilities / Essential Functions
Essential functions may include the following tasks, knowledge, skills and other characteristics. This list of tasks is illustrative only and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions in this class, nor does it necessarily list all possible duties that may be assigned.
Includes all areas from Apprentice Finisher/Form Setter job descriptions, as well as new responsibilities:
Concrete Carpenter/Finisher
Assist in building and positioning forms for pouring concrete and dismantles forms after use, using saws, hammers, nails, bolts or form hardware.
Dig ditches and levels earth to grade specifications, using pick, shovels and rakes.
Grade dirt and concrete efficiently and accurately.
Erect and disassemble scaffolding, shoring, braces, and other temporary structures.
Mix concrete and mortar.
Clean construction site to eliminate possible hazards.
Assist to align, straighten, plumb and square forms for installation.
Construct forms, then assist in raising them to the required elevation.
Install and tie rebar and wire mesh.
Install handrails.
Load and unload trucks and haul and hoist materials.
Care, clean, and organize form material in shop, in truck and at a job site.
Inspect and maintain vehicle supplies and equipment, such as gas, oil, water, tires, lights, and brakes in order to ensure that vehicles are in proper working condition.
Load and unload trucks, vans, or automobiles.
Cut lumber to specified dimensions, and drill holes in lumber.
Hold plumb bobs, sighting rods, and other equipment, to aid in establishing reference points and lines.
Apply hardening and sealing compounds to cure surface of concrete, and surface retardants when required.
Apply curing compounds or curing systems to finished concrete.
Chip, scrape, and grind high spots, ridges, and rough projections to finish concrete, using pneumatic chisels, power grinders, or hand tools.
Install all types of joints, i.e. expansion, construction & contraction.
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, level, and smooth concrete, using rake, shovel, hand or power trowel, hand or power screed, and float.
Build wooden molds, and clamp molds around area to be repaired, using hand tools.
Cut out damaged areas, drill holes for reinforcing rods, and position reinforcing rods to repair concrete, using power saw and drill.
Operate power vibrator to consolidate concrete.
Measure and mark cutting lines on materials, using ruler, pencil, chalk, and tape measure.
Follow established safety rules and regulations and maintain a safe and clean environment.
Verify trueness of structure, using plumb bob and level.
Shape or cut materials to specified measurements, using hand tools, machines, or power saw.
Assemble and fasten materials to make framework or props, using hand tools and wood screws, nails, dowel pins, or glue.
Erect scaffolding and ladders for assembling structures above ground level.
Construct forms and chutes for pouring concrete.
Install and tie rebar and wire mesh.
Monitor how the wind, heat, or cold affect the curing of the concrete throughout the entire process.
Build wooden molds, and clamp molds around area to be repaired, using hand tools.
Install anchor bolts, steel plates, door sills and other fixtures in freshly poured concrete.
Produce project required concrete surface, using broom, hand floats and trowels, power trowels, stamps.
Direct the casting of the concrete and supervise laborers who use shovels or special tools to spread it.
Determine elevations from blueprints (tenths & inches above sea level in relationship to benchmark.)
Set elevations, design, and install concrete proper fall.
Understand how to figure quantity of concrete needed.
Read and understand blueprints.
Use and care of level, transit and laser.
May be required to perform tasks from other job descriptions depending on available work and schedules, i.e. wall/foundation building as form setter, earthwork, etc.
Haul debris in dump trucks and/or truck and dump trailer.
Ability to see the flatness of concrete/subgrade to understand filling of holes and taking down high areas during placement of concrete and finishing.
Ability to hard trowel finish a concrete floor via kneeboards or sliders.
The ability to operate a trowel machine.
Skills, Abilities, and Knowledge
Safety Oriented – Complete understanding of OSHA and company safety requirements.
Equipment Selection – Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
Mathematics – Using mathematics to solve problems.
Active Listening – Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times. Comprehends and listens efficiently.
Active Learning – Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problems.
Monitoring – Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
Instructing – Teaching others how to do something.
Team player – Gets along well with others
Motivation and Sense of Urgency – Highly driven personality to focus on getting the job done.
Ability to be flexible and change gears at a moment’s notice
Able to fully be present during the work hours with no outside distractions, i.e. non- emergency personal phone calls.
Honest and forthright character.
Good communication skills.
Organized, detailed, and clean up oriented.
Punctuality, be there every day, be prepared and mentally present
o Be on time and at work every day except for scheduled vacations, scheduled days off, or emergencies.
o Know all company procedures and policies
§ Attitude, integrity, honesty and trust
o Keep a positive attitude and be able to work well with others.
Productivity
o Make good use of any down time
o Problem solve when needed
Customer satisfaction, quality, attention to detail, thorough
o Look and understand the big picture on any job.
o Work safely
o Keep jobsite, trucks, and equipment CLEAN
Experience, Education, and Certifications
5+ Years of experience in similar position/industry
Skills and Continuing Education:
o Learn the positions basic responsibilities within 30 days
o Accomplish tasks with minimal supervision
o Continue your own education
o Be able to operate small equipment such as walk behind saw, compactor, drills, skid steer, circular saw, power trowels, laser, etc.
Certifications – To obtain the following during employment:
o OSHA 10 Hour
o OSHA 30 Hour
o Skid Steer Operator
Physical Requirements
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 accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
The employee is required to demonstrate full range of motion with neck, arms, shoulders, hands, torso, legs, and feet.
The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms.
The employee is regularly required to talk or hear.
Employee is required to regularly lift, carry, push, and pull materials and tools up to 100 lbs. using abdominal and lower back muscles repeatedly or continuously over time without “giving out” or fatiguing.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
Work is accomplished primarily outdoors, occasionally indoors, and in all types of weather conditions/environments.
The employee will be exposed to and working near moving mechanical parts and equipment.
Constant and proper use of personal protective equipment is required and will be provided by the Company (i.e. hard hat, safety vest, safety glasses, and safety gloves).
If additional personal protective equipment is required for specific projects the Company will also provide harnesses, respirators, face shields, toe guards, ear plugs, etc.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work required by you in this position, and they are not intended to be an all-inclusive list of your required responsibilities, duties, or skills. Duties may increase, decrease, and/or change as deemed necessary to support the department or organization’s operations. These statements may be modified periodically by the Company.
Requirements
Valid driver's license is required
Insurance company approval for driving is required before final hiring.
CDL license is preferred.
Drug test with passing results is required before final hiring.
Company DescriptionMISSION
To honor God, one another, and our customers while providing quality concrete and construction services.MISSION\r\n\r\nTo honor God, one another, and our customers while providing quality concrete and construction services.
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