Concrete Finisher

SUMMARY

This individual should be able to perform such tasks as building forms and setting them for curbs, gutters, sidewalks, etc., and finishing concrete.  Responsible for smoothing out, leveling and finishing freshly poured concrete at job or construction sites.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Set the forms that hold concrete to the desired pitch and depth and align them.

Spread, level, and smooth concrete, using rake, shovel, hand or power trowel, hand or power screed, and float.

Direct the casting of the concrete and supervise laborers who use shovels or special tools to spread it.

Mold expansion joints and edges, using edging tools, jointers, and straightedge.

Clean chipped area, using wire brush, and feel and observe surface to determine if it is rough or uneven.

Apply hardening and sealing compounds to cure surface of concrete, and waterproof or restore surface.

Operate power vibrator to compact concrete.

Chip, scrape, and grind high spots, ridges, and rough projections to finish concrete, using pneumatic chisels, power grinders, or hand tools.

Cut out damaged areas, drill holes for reinforcing rods, and position reinforcing rods to repair concrete, using power saw and drill.

Waterproof or restore concrete surfaces, using appropriate compounds.

Wet concrete surface and rub with stone to smooth surface and obtain specified finish.

Wet surface to prepare for bonding, fill holes and cracks with grout or slurry, and smooth, using trowel.

Fabricate concrete beams, columns, and panels.

Build wooden molds, and clamp molds around area to be repaired, using hand tools.

Push roller over surface to embed chips in surface.

Apply muriatic acid to clean surface, and rinse with water.

Sprinkle colored marble or stone chips, powdered steel, or coloring powder over surface to produce prescribed finish.

Mix cement, sand, and water to produce concrete, grout, or slurry, using hoe, trowel, tamper, scraper, or concrete-mixing machine.

COMPETENCIES

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

Job Knowledge - Competent in required job skills and knowledge; exhibits ability to learn and apply new skills; keeps abreast of current developments; requires minimal supervision; displays understanding of how job relates to others; uses resources effectively.

Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; gives and welcomes feedback; contributes to building a positive team spirit; puts success of team above own interests; able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; supports everyone's efforts to succeed.

Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; reports potentially unsafe conditions; uses equipment and materials properly.

Quantity - Meets productivity standards; completes work in timely manner; strives to increase productivity; works quickly.

Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; takes responsibility for own actions; keeps commitments; commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals.; completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.