Concrete Finisher

About the Position

Canyon Contracting is seeking an experienced Concrete Finisher with a strong background in large-scale commercial concrete flatwork. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience finishing concrete placements of 10,000 square feet or greater and take pride in producing high-quality, level, and properly finished concrete surfaces.

This is a hands-on field position requiring knowledge of concrete finishing techniques, elevations, construction drawings, and the ability to work effectively as part of a concrete construction crew.

What You'll Do

• Perform concrete finishing on large commercial flatwork projects, including placements of 10,000 square feet or greater.
• Level, smooth, finish, cure, saw cut, groove, broom, and apply specified finishes to concrete surfaces.
• Read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and elevation benchmarks.
• Use lasers and other equipment to establish and verify elevations.
• Finish concrete to the required depth, pitch, and specifications.
• Operate concrete finishing tools and equipment, including:
• Manual and highway straightedges
• Vibrating screeds
• Bull floats and hand floats
• Power trowels, including walk-behind machines
• Rakes, shovels, edgers, jointers, and hand trowels
• Brooms and specialty groove rakes
• Perform concrete finishing for various applications, including slabs, sidewalks, stairs, slab edges, curbs, and gutters.
• Construct and finish expansion joints as required.
• Maintain company tools and equipment in clean, safe, and working condition.
• Follow all company safety procedures and OSHA requirements, including proper use of personal protective equipment.
• Work collaboratively with Foremen and other crew members to complete projects safely, efficiently, and according to specifications.

What We're Looking For

• Minimum 2 years of professional concrete finishing experience.
• Demonstrated experience with large-scale concrete flatwork placements of at least 10,000 square feet.
• Strong knowledge of concrete finishing methods, materials, and equipment.
• Ability to read and understand construction drawings and elevations.
• Experience using lasers to establish and verify elevations.
• Proficiency operating concrete finishing tools and power equipment.
• Experience operating walk-behind power trowels; rider trowel experience is a plus.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship.
• Ability to communicate effectively and work as part of a team.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Physical Requirements & Work Environment

This is an active construction field position. Candidates must be comfortable working outdoors in varying weather conditions and on changing jobsite terrain. The position requires prolonged standing, bending, climbing, kneeling, and frequent use of hands and arms. Employees must occasionally lift or move materials weighing up to 50 pounds and be able to safely operate concrete finishing equipment.

Why Join Canyon Contracting?

At Canyon Contracting, we take pride in the quality of our work and the people who make our projects successful. We value capability, communication, honesty, humility, and respect. We are looking for skilled concrete professionals who take pride in their craftsmanship, work safely, and want to be part of a team committed to doing the job right.

If you have experience finishing large commercial concrete placements and take pride in delivering quality work, we want to hear from you!