Concrete Carpenter & Finisher

Job Description Summary:
Perform a variety of tasks including forming, placing, finishing, protecting and repairing all concrete surfaces, according to specifications and drawings. Smooth and finish surfaces of poured concrete, such as floors, walks, sidewalks, roads, or curbs using a variety of hand and power tools.

Job Description:

Essential Responsibilities and Duties:

• Monitor how the wind, heat, or cold affect the curing of the concrete throughout the entire process
• Perform rough carpentry and concrete finishing work
• Chip, scrape, and grind high spots, ridges, and rough projections to finish concrete, using pneumatic chisels, power grinders, or hand tools
• Apply hardening and sealing compounds to cure surface of concrete, and waterproof or restore surface
• Cut out damaged areas, drill holes for reinforcing rods, and position reinforcing rods to repair concrete, using power saw and drill
• Mix cement, sand, and water to produce concrete, grout, or slurry, using hoe, trowel, tamper, scraper, or concrete-mixing machine
• Direct the casting of the concrete and supervise laborers who use shovels or special tools to spread it
• Signal truck driver to position truck to facilitate pouring concrete, and move chute to direct concrete on forms
• Mold expansion joints and edges, using edging tools, jointers, and straightedge
• Spread, level, and smooth concrete, using rake, shovel, hand or power trowel, hand or power screed, and float
• Set the forms that hold concrete to the desired pitch and depth, and align them
• Finish concrete to specifications in all finish types i.e. slick trowel, broom finish, etc.
• Operate trowel machine proficiently
• Maintain proper grade for concrete throughout process
• Ensure flatness and tolerances per ACI or project specifications
• Transfer grade elevations using laser or building level
• Assist in setting up concrete pump
• Understand AHJ details on right of way work
• Complete other responsibilities as assigned

Skills or Experience Requirements:

• Minimum of 4 years of experience as a Journeyman Cement Finisher or similar role
• Must have good vision, stamina, good hand and eye coordination
• Proper use of chemicals, hand and power tools as they pertain to each task or surface treatment Knowledge of slump, concrete testing, additives, curing procedures, spec requirements, weather conditions and their effect on job conditions and finishing procedures
• Must have knowledge of proper cross slopes and acceptable tolerances of all sidewalks, ADA ramps, curbs driveways, and other concrete structures
• Able to calculate concrete volume
• Familiar with ACI standards
• Lift and/or pull 50-100lbs., climb ladders, work off ladders, man lifts or other equipment
• Ability to maintain a standing position for extended periods of time, fully squat, bend or kneel while wearing a tool belt
• Capable of working in a variety of weather conditions
• Uphold MD Builders Core Values of Integrity, Leadership, Passion and Excellence at all times
• Adhere to all OSHA and MD Builders safety practices and procedures
• Support activities at all MD Builders job-sites as directed

This role is eligible for the following benefits: medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company matching, Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP), individual stock ownership, paid vacation, paid sick leave, employee assistance program, basic term life insurance and AD&D, business travel accident insurance, short term disability, financial wellness coaching, Care.com membership, ClassPass fitness membership, and DashPass delivery membership. Voluntary benefits include long term care insurance, critical illness and accidental injury insurance, pet insurance, identity theft protection, and other voluntary benefit options.

Compensation is based on geographical market data and an individual's overall job-related experience, knowledge, skills, education as applicable to the role and performance.

Base [salary/pay] range for this role is listed below: $29.00-$34.00

Compensation Range
Hourly Rate: $29.00 - $34.00