Concrete Finisher – East Petersburg, PA
Warfel Construction Company is currently seeking a skilled and reliable Concrete Finisher based out of our East Petersburg, PA office. The Concrete Finisher position requires strict adherence to all Warfel safety rules and regulations, including any site-specific necessities. This role is largely responsible for working with concrete, including placing, finishing, protecting, and repairing it.
Requirements
Job responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:
- The ability to expertly pour, level, and smooth concrete on a variety of surfaces, including roads, sidewalks, curbs, and floors.
- Setting the forms that hold the concrete in place, patching existing surfaces, cutting expansion joints, and monitoring concrete curing to ensure a high-quality finish.
- Cleaning and inspecting surfaces for pouring issues
- Directing the casting of the concrete with the truck driver
- Pouring, smoothing, and leveling concrete using a rake, trowel, float, and screed. This includes handheld tools and power tool versions.
- Monitoring the effects of the weather on the curing process.
- Applying sealing and hardening components.
- Safely operate the power vibrator to ensure the concrete is compacted.
- Molding and constructing expansion joints using joiners and edging tools.
- Polishing the surface using a power surfacing machine.
- Waterproofing, damp-proofing, and restoring concrete surfaces.
- Installing anchor bolts, steel plates, and other fixtures in freshly poured concrete.
- Needs to be committed to safety and to keeping the work area neat and clean.
- Help keep the job sites clean by sweeping compound, using a HEPA vac, and sweeping with brooms.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to stand for long periods of time.
- Ability to lift heavy materials. Frequency will vary based on work at the time. Equipment may be available for assistance.
- Ability to kneel for long periods of time.
- The position may require frequent walking throughout the jobsite.
- Working at heights will vary, as will working with various pieces of equipment that provide protection at such heights, such as scaffolds, aerial lifts, and personal fall protection.
Qualifications:
- High school degree or GED equivalent, technical school, or college experience.
- Minimum of 2 years’ work experience as a concrete laborer or mason.
- Must complete OSHA 10 – hour and OSHA 30 – hour training programs.
- Knowledge of hand-held and power tools, including power vibrators, polishers, cutting saws, and edging tools.
- Excellent communication, organization, and people skills, with proven success working in team environments.
- Must be able to work with limited supervision.
Benefits:
- Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
- Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
- Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
- Paid Time Off (Vacation & Public Holidays)
- Parental Leave
- Employer Paid Short Term Disability
Warfel is an equal opportunity employer. Warfel Construction Company provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities during the application and hiring process. Employment with Warfel Construction Company is at-will and may be terminated at any time, with or without cause or notice.