Concrete Skilled Labor

Essel

  • Salinas, CA
  • 25 days ago

    Highlights

    We are seeking an experienced Concrete Skilled Laborer / Concrete Finisher to assist with concrete placement, repair, preparation, and finishing on active construction projects. Must have required PPE, including a hard hat, safety glasses, gloves, high-visibility vest, and work boots.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationSalinas, CA

    Description

    We are seeking an experienced Concrete Skilled Laborer / Concrete Finisher to assist with concrete placement, repair, preparation, and finishing on active construction projects. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience working with concrete surfaces and be comfortable using standard concrete tools and equipment.Responsibilities

    • Assist with concrete pours, placement, spreading, leveling, and finishing.
    • Prepare work areas, forms, subgrades, and existing surfaces before concrete placement.
    • Perform concrete repair and remediation work as needed.
    • Remove damaged, cracked, or deteriorated concrete.
    • Patch cracks, holes, joints, and surface defects.
    • Use hand tools and power tools to cut, grind, chip, and prepare concrete.
    • Build and set forms for sidewalks, pads, curbs, slabs, and other concrete features.
    • Install rebar, dowels, wire mesh, and reinforcement materials.
    • Perform broom, smooth, trowel, edge, and float finishes.
    • Check concrete for proper level, thickness, alignment, and surface consistency.
    • Operate concrete saws, grinders, jackhammers, chipping hammers, mixers, and finishing tools.
    • Clean tools, equipment, and work areas after each pour.
    • Follow project plans, specifications, and supervisor instructions.
    • Maintain a safe, clean, and organized jobsite.
    • Perform additional skilled labor duties as assigned.

    Requirements

    • Previous experience as a concrete laborer, concrete finisher, or skilled construction laborer.
    • Hands-on experience with concrete placement and finishing.
    • Experience with concrete repair, patching, or surface preparation.
    • Ability to use floats, trowels, edgers, screeds, grinders, saws, and other concrete tools.
    • Ability to read a tape measure and follow basic layouts.
    • Ability to lift and carry at least 50 pounds.
    • Comfortable working outdoors and performing physically demanding work.
    • Must have reliable transportation and consistent attendance.
    • Must have required PPE, including a hard hat, safety glasses, gloves, high-visibility vest, and work boots.
    • Ability to follow directions and work effectively as part of a crew.

    Benefits

    Preferred Qualifications

    • Commercial or public-works concrete experience.
    • Experience with slabs, sidewalks, curbs, pads, and flatwork.
    • Experience with formwork and reinforcement installation.
    • Knowledge of concrete curing and surface-protection methods.
    • OSHA 10 certification.

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