Concrete Finisher

POSITION SUMMARY:

This position is responsible for smoothing and finishing surfaces of poured concrete floors, walls, sidewalks, or curbs to specified textures, using hand tools or power tools including floats, trowels, and screeds.

Our Company:

Friede & Associates is a fourth‐generation construction company that traces its beginning to the early 1900s. With both carpentry and concrete crews still a part of our business, our 50‐ person firm has completed projects in nearly every industry, and with virtually every type of construction, including tilt‐up, structural steel, pre‐engineered steel, panelization and wood construction. But today our firm is best known for its work from The Wisconsin Dells/Lake Delton area south to Madison and beyond.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee.  Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.   The essential functions of this job include, but are not limited to:

  • Spreads concrete to specified depth and workable consistency.

  • Levels, smooths, and shapes surfaces of freshly poured concrete, using straightedge and float or power screed.

  • Finishes concrete surfaces, using power trowel. Removes rough or defective spots from concrete surfaces, using power grinder or chisel and hammer and patches holes with fresh concrete or epoxy compound.

  • Molds expansion joints and edges, using edging tools, jointers, and straightedge. May sprinkle colored tone chips, powdered steel, or coloring powder on concrete to produce prescribed finish.

  • May produce rough concrete surface, using broom. May mix cement, using hoe or concrete-mixing machine.

  • May direct subgrade work, mixing of concrete, and setting of forms.

  • May specialize in finishing steps and stairways.

  • Workers may spend time on one job or may be transferred from task to task or job to job as the project progresses to completion.

  • Workers should be able to: work rapidly and accurately with their hands.

  • Follow set procedures and standards; compare and see differences in size, shape, and form of lines, figures, and objects; picture objects from drawings or diagrams; work under stress or pressure; rate information using standards that can be measured or checked; calculate amounts of concrete required for each job; and work within precise limits or standards of accuracy.

  • Physically, workers must be able to: climb and maintain body balance; push, pull, stand, kneel, bend, crawl, or crouch for long periods; see well (either naturally or with correction); frequently lift and carry objects weighing 100 pounds or more; constantly use handheld vibrating power equipment for extended periods of time.

  • A job sometimes requires taking breaks at odd times and sometimes requires overtime. Must be able to work in adverse weather conditions, such as extreme heat, cold, or rain. Also, must be able to work in dirt, dust, smoke, or fumes.

Benefits:
Friede & Associates offers Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Short‐Term Disability Insurance, Life Insurance, Section 125 Flex Plan, 401K Plan, Safety Incentive Plan, and Profit Sharing

AAP/EEO STATEMENT

It is the policy of Friede & Associates to provide equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, creed, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disabilities, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, military status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES

The following are required competencies of the position that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job: 

  • Language Skills: Control of the English language and the ability to communicate effectively with all project stakeholders. Must be courteous, professional, and diplomatic in dealing with external clients.

  • Mathematical Skills: The ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide all units of measure including whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

  • Reasoning Ability: The ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of information furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

  • Computer Operations: Must have intermediate personal computer skills including electronic mail (e-mail).

  • Planning and Organization: Ability to effectively prioritize and organize workload to provide timely and accurate assistance.

  • Certificates, Licenses and Registrations: None required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT

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.

  • Physical Demands – Employee is frequently (more than 75% of time) required to: use hands to finger, handle, or touch objects, tools, or controls, sit; to verbally communicate; and to hear. The employee is occasionally (up to 33% of the time) required to walk and stand. The employee must occasionally (up to 33% of the time) lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

  • Work Environment – The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. On the worksite, Employee is occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne participles.

  • Protective Equipment – Protective equipment is required when on a job site.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

High school diploma preferred. Completion of apprenticeship program is helpful. Must own and maintain necessary small hand tools. Must be willing to perform tasks in other job classifications as work allows.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

There are no supervisor responsibilities for this position.