Concrete Finisher

Keeley Construction
Dallas, TX
On-site

Who this role is best for

Aimed at mid-level to senior concrete finishers who have hands-on experience with construction tools and blueprints. The role emphasizes collaboration with architects and engineers, and requires adaptability to travel within a 3-4 hour radius of Dallas, Texas.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with 2-5 years of concrete finishing experience and a track record of working on construction teams.
    — “2-5 years of experience in the construction industry, with a focus on concrete finishing and related tasks.”
  • Individuals who take pride in their work and have a strong attention to detail for finishing concrete surfaces.
    — “Strong attention to detail; take pride in work.”
  • Professionals who are comfortable operating and maneuvering small construction equipment like skid steers and rollers.
    — “Operate and maneuver small equipment like skid steers, mini excavators, backhoes, rollers, etc., as needed for concrete finishing and related tasks.”

Things to consider

  • The role requires a willingness to travel up to 3-4 hours from the home location for different job sites.
    — “Ability to travel a 3-4 hour radius outside of home location”
  • Candidates must be capable of lifting and transporting heavy materials weighing over 50 pounds regularly.
    — “Lift, carry, and transport construction materials, tools, and equipment weighing over 50 pounds to the work area”

How to stand out

  • Highlight your experience with concrete finishing techniques such as straight edge striking off and float finishing.
    — “Strike off with experience straight edge techniques, float and finish concrete.”
  • Emphasize your ability to read and interpret blueprints in your resume and interview responses.
    — “Ability to read and understand blueprints.”
  • Demonstrate your collaborative skills by providing examples of working with contractors, architects, and engineers.
    — “Collaborate with construction teams, including contractors, architects, and engineers, to coordinate work and achieve project goals.”
  • Showcase your ability to inspect and ensure quality in concrete work to meet specifications.
    — “Assist in inspecting finished concrete work to ensure it meets project specifications, quality standards, and customer expectations.”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · MediumAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • accurate concrete placement
  • smooth and uniform concrete surfaces
  • project completion within specifications
Typical background
concrete finishingconstruction

Skills & requirements

Required

Concrete FinishingConstruction Equipment OperationBlueprint Reading

Preferred

Skid Steer OperationMini Excavator Operation

Stack & domain

Concrete FinishingSkid SteersMini ExcavatorsBackhoesRollersTeamworkAttention To DetailCommunicationConstructionPavingConcrete

About the role

Original posting from Keeley Construction via Greenhouse

At Keeley Companies, we believe in empowering our people and fulfilling career aspirations. Keeley is a career destination with countless opportunities for advancement, and a world-class family culture that is centered around creating the best possible environment for our people to thrive.

Our Paving team in Texas has an exciting opportunity as a Concrete Finisher.

Primary Responsibilities:

Assist in the installation and construction of concrete pavements, curbs, and sidewalks following project specifications and design plans.

Lift, carry, and transport construction materials, tools, and equipment weighing over 50 pounds to the work area, ensuring the availability of necessary resources for the project.

Assist in preparation and pouring of concrete mixtures into forms or onto surfaces, ensuring accurate placement and distribution.

Assist in performing repairs on concrete surfaces, including patching, resurfacing, and finishing, to ensure a smooth and uniform appearance.

Strike off with experience straight edge techniques, float and finish concrete.

Support the finishing process by smoothing, leveling, and shaping concrete surfaces using appropriate tools and techniques.

Operate and maneuver small equipment like skid steers, mini excavators, backhoes, rollers, etc., as needed for concrete finishing and related tasks.

Assist in inspecting finished concrete work to ensure it meets project specifications, quality standards, and customer expectations.

Collaborate with construction teams, including contractors, architects, and engineers, to coordinate work and achieve project goals.

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or Equivalent plus a minimum of two years previous experience as a concrete finisher

Ability to travel a 3-4 hour radius outside of home location

2-5 years of experience in the construction industry, with a focus on concrete finishing and related tasks.

Drivers License (preferred) to facilitate transportation to various jobsites.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills and a good attitude.

Strong analytical and critical thinking skills; trainable.

Strong attention to detail; take pride in work.

Ability to read and understand blueprints.

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Source: Keeley Construction careers (Greenhouse)

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