Jordison Construction, Inc.
Concrete Finisher
7 months ago
Urbandale
Job Description Jordison Construction is currently hiring concrete finishers. For 50 years, Jordison Construction, Inc. has been central Iowa ‘s leader in complete professional concrete construction. We are a commercial concrete contractor that specializes in all concrete flat work including foundations, slab on grade, parking lots, tear outs, replacements, sidewalks, as well as maintenance on all our work. 12014 Ridgemont Dr. Urbandale, IA 50323 Job type: Full-time Experience: Must have at least 1 year concrete experience Salary: $20 & up depending on experience Location: Des Moines, IA License needed: Driver’s License Required work authorization: United States Responsibilities and Duties: An experienced concrete finisher directs and performs final sub-grade preparation and form construction for concrete placement on curb and gutters, sidewalks, aprons, slabs and walls. A finisher must be able to level, finish, cure, saw cut, groove, broom or rake finishes, and grind fresh concrete and similar materials according to specifications and drawings. Removes forms, loads and unloads equipment, tools and materials, and generally performs duties as required to satisfy the overall purpose of the job. • Spread, level, and smooth concrete, using rake, shovel, hand or power trowel, hand or power screed, and float., • Monitor how the wind, heat, or cold affect the various stages of the concrete throughout the entire process., • Direct the casting of the concrete and supervise laborers who use shovels or special tools to spread it., • Produce various final finishes on concrete surfaces based of job specific requirements, using rough/fine brooms or special groove rakes., • Mold expansion joints and edges, using edging tools, jointers, and straightedge., • Clean chipped area, using wire brush, feel and observe surface to determine if it is rough or uneven., • Signal truck driver to position truck to facilitate pouring concrete and move chute to direct concrete on forms., • Apply sealing compounds to cure surfaces on concrete., • Operate power vibrator., • Chip, scrape, and grind high spots, ridges, and rough projections to finish concrete, using pneumatic chisels, power grinders, or hand tools., • Must perform general laborer duties as needed Our Ideal Job Applicant: • Ability to perform the following motions for long periods of time: stretching, bending, lifting, pushing, pulling, twisting, throwing, walking, standing, reaching and squatting, • Knowledge of slump, concrete testing, additives, curing procedures, spec requirements, weather conditions and their effect on job conditions and finishing procedures, • Knowledge of proper cross slopes and acceptable tolerances of all sidewalks, ADA ramps, curbs, driveways, and other concrete structures a plus, • Must be able to lift and carry 75 pounds, • Ability to be on your feet for extended periods of time, • Must be able to work in all types of weather, • Must be willing to work OT, nights and weekends, • Must pass pre-employment drug screen, • Must be able to work in a team atmosphere, • Must be able to work in an environment with limited supervision Benefits • Health, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance, • Paid Vacation, • Annual bonus, • 401k