Industrial Journeyman Concrete Finisher
Position Summary:
Industrial Journeyman Concrete Finishers will place, smooth and finish surfaces of poured concrete, such as foundation, paving, duct banks, columns, beams, piers, pedestals, and other concrete structures. They will also work with carpenter crews to construct, build, install, position, fabricate and dismantle wooden formwork and engineered formwork and shoring systems for concrete and grout placement according to sketches, blueprints, and/or company standards. May also be required to build wood framed structures.
Qualifications:
- Minimum of 3 years Industrial Construction Experience
- Minimum of 2 years Industrial Journeyman Concrete Finisher Experience
- Must be able to read and interpret prints, drawings and plans
- Knowledge of Industrial Concrete Finisher and Carpenter hand tools, power tools and layout tools
- Required to have all hand tools and be experienced with related power tools
- Must be able to meet all physical demands and pre-employment conditions
- Must have reliable transportation
- Must be able to work up to 7 days per week and the hours necessary in order to achieve the goals of the company and the project
Position Responsibilities:
- Ensures all work is conducted in a safe and responsible manner
- Must comply with all company safety and personnel policies
- Performs all work tasks with the highest level of quality
- Performs job tasks efficiently to ensure that production remains on schedule
- Ensures that any unsafe acts or conditions are reported to your immediate supervisor immediately to avoid accident or injury
- Must work efficiently, productively and safely without error and consistently meet the productions goals as set by the Foreman, Superintendent or Project Manager.
- Examines blue prints, sketches, building plans and specifications to determine dimensions of structure and material required
- Must have knowledge of the proper use of equipment, materials and supplies used in heavy construction
- Performs daily inspection of each tool or piece of equipment that they operate to ensure that the tools and equipment are safe and fit for duty; prior to utilizing the equipment
- Inspects, examines, selects and gathers materials and tools
- Inspects all designated work areas for hazards and obstructions
- Uses crane/rigging hand signals to rig, load, transport and unload material and/or equipment
- Measures and marks cutting lines on material such as boards, timbers, or plywood
- Uses carpentry hand tools such as hammers, levels, squares, plump bobs, screw drivers, adjustable wrenches, hand and power saws, drill motors and pry bars, electric and pneumatic tools
- Assists with layout, preparation, erection and assembly of forms for pouring concrete and grout
- Assists in the setting, bracing and alignment of forms with lumber, timbers, turnbuckles, clamps, wall ties, coil rods, etc. for use in building concrete piers, footings, and walls
- Assist in verifying accuracy of structure with transit, tape measure, plumb bob, square and level.
- Performs minor maintenance or cleaning activities on tools and equipment
- Assists in tying rebar
- Pours and finishes concrete and grout
- Properly vibrates concrete during placement
- Finishes and smooths freshly poured concrete structures with straight edges, hand floats, trowels, bull-bloats, fresnos, darbies, etc.
- Executes final concrete finishes such as brooming, hand troweling, machine troweling, stamping, staining, polishing, etc.
- Will correctly apply curing compounds or will assist in placing and maintaining other curing methods such as curing blankets, burlap, soaker hoses, sprinklers, flooding water, etc.
- Assists in the installation and setting of anchor bolts, templates and embed items
- Dismantles prefabricated and wooden form systems
- Must be able to handle and operate small tools (hammers, wrenches, and power tools) and become proficient
- Will maintain housekeeping and an orderly site as work tasks are performed
- Responsible for observing and complying with all safety and project rules.
- May lead Jobsite Safety Analysis (JSA) meetings
- Follows direction from supervisor
- Will provide assistance to other crafts and supervision
- Performs other duties as required
Essential Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities:
- Exhibits a positive attitude
- Positively represents Mason Construction, LLC. both on and off the job
- Upholds the integrity of Mason Construction, LLC.
- Able to read, write and comprehend English
- Demonstrated Industrial Construction experience
- Organization and time management
- Good decision making abilities
- Able to troubleshoot and come up with solutions
- Ability to plan and execute
- Customer service oriented
- Ability to work with others – team player
- Good communication skills with co-workers and subordinates
- Commitment to Mason Construction values and safety rules and regulations
- Must demonstrate an ability and willingness to learn all aspects of company tasks necessary
- Use basic mathematics to resolve problems.
- Compare and see differences in the size, shape and form of lines, figures and objects.
- Must be able to follow instructions correctly.
- Must be reliable, accountable, and consistent in performing administrative processes such as but not limited to equipment inspection paperwork.
- Must be willing and able to follow all instructed safety regulations.
- Must be able to make it to work on time and work the designated schedule and any overtime as needed with the proper notification.
- Minimum skills and/or education requirements may be modified and/or waived by Mason Construction management at any time.
Valued but not required skills and experience:
- Former Mason Construction employee
- Formal education/degree/certificate in construction, technical or trade school
- National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) certification
- Surveying capabilities
- Basic computer competency
Physical demands:
- Employee must maintain physical condition appropriate for the performance of their assigned duties.
- Must be able to climb, bend, stoop, squat, sit, kneel, stand, walk and work on rough terrain, work at heights, lift overhead as well as push and pull.
- Must be able to work outdoors in all weather conditions
- Employee will be required to adhere to large amounts of sitting, standing, walking, bending, squatting and lifting.
- Employees will also be required to sit for long periods of time for training related to safety, quality, leadership, work practice, and site specific issues.
- Must be able to sit for extended periods of time behind a computer.
- Will talk and listen to communicate.
- Must be able to hear, understand and follow instructions correctly.
- Will use arms and hands to signal, grab, hold, turn, push and pull objects, materials, controls and tools.
- May be required to lift, carry and move up to 80 lbs.
- Will occasionally work at heights, climb ladders and stairways and work off of platforms. Must maintain 3 point contact.
- Must be able to clearly see and interact with surroundings
- Will use vision abilities to focus, see short and long distances, colors, depth perception and peripheral vision.
Required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE):
- Will be required to properly wear personal protective equipment (PPE) including but not limited to:
o Hard hat
o Z87 Safety glasses with side shields
o Ear plugs
o Work gloves
o Steel-toe boots
o Personal H2S monitor
Additional Personal Protective Equipment (PPE):
- Additional Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) that may be required based on job task or environment. This includes but is not limited to:
o Fire resistant (FR) or Nomex clothing
o Goggles
o Face shield
o Ear muffs
o Safety Vests
o Chain saw resistant chaps
o Harness and lanyard
o Slicker suits
o Tyvek suits
o Chemical suits
o Chemical gloves o Cut resistant gloves
o Respirators
o Life vest
o Steel-toe rubber boots
o Hard hat chin strap
Work environment:
- Due to the nature of most construction projects, the majority of the work will not be shielded from the impacts of weather. Weather will range from warm to extremely hot and usually humid. Occasional cool/cold days and rain. Dusty and muddy conditions may be frequent. At times work will be conducted on uneven terrain, at heights, and near or over water. Noise levels will be moderate to high. Job site will contain light to heavy equipment, vehicles, materials and tools. People in the surrounding areas will be standing, walking, sitting, signaling, working and talking. Bells, horns, whistles and alarms may sound to alert personnel.
Mason Construction is dedicated in providing a Safe and Drug Free work environment; and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Benefit Conditions:
- Waiting period may apply
- Only full-time employees eligible
This Company Describes Its Culture as:
- Outcome-oriented -- results-focused with strong performance culture
- Stable -- traditional, stable, strong processes
- Team-oriented -- cooperative and collaborative
Type of work:
Typical end time:
Typical start time:
This Job Is:
- A job for which military experienced candidates are encouraged to apply
- Open to applicants who do not have a high school diploma/GED
- A good fit for applicants with gaps in their resume, or who have been out of the workforce for the past 6 months or more
- Open to applicants who do not have a college diploma
Work Remotely
This Job Is Ideal for Someone Who Is:
- Dependable -- more reliable than spontaneous
- Adaptable/flexible -- enjoys doing work that requires frequent shifts in direction
- Detail-oriented -- would rather focus on the details of work than the bigger picture
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $26.00 - $32.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime
- Weekends as needed
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Beaumont, TX: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)
Application Question(s):
- Describe your relevant experience for this position.
- What is your interest in this job?
- Who referred you for this position?
Experience:
- Industrial Construction: 3 years (Preferred)
- Concrete Finishing: 2 years (Preferred)
- Journeyman Level: 2 years (Preferred)
Language:
License/Certification:
- NCCER Certification (Preferred)
- Driver's License (Required)
- TWIC Card (Required)
Work Location: Multiple locations