Concrete Finisher

Dakota RM is an established company with a great history of profitability and success! We are looking for individuals with strong work ethic to join our hardworking concrete crews. The Power Trowel Finisher will smooth and finish surfaces of poured concrete, such as floors.

Duties and responsibilities

• Set the forms that hold concrete to the desired pitch and depth and align them.
• Check the forms that hold the concrete to see that they are properly constructed.
• Spread, level, and smooth concrete using rake, shovel, hand or power trowel, hand or power screed, and float.
• Mold expansion joints and edges, using edging tools, jointers, and straightedge
• Maneuver power trowel safely across concrete, being aware of surroundings
• Cut out damaged areas, drill holes for reinforcing rods, and position reinforcing rods to repair concrete, using a power saw and drill
• Signal truck driver to position truck to facilitate pouring concrete, and move chute to direct concrete on forms
• Monitor the weather conditions (wind, heat, cold) and how the condition may affect the curing of the concrete
• All other duties as assigned, delegated, or necessary for operations

Qualifications

• Concrete finishing experience preferred
• Valid Driver's License is required
• Ability to pass a pre-employment urine drug test and comply with drug and alcohol policies during employment

Working conditions

• Outdoor environment subject to changing conditions and temperatures
• Occasional exposures to fumes, dust, odors, heights, and loud noises
• Will work nights and weekends as necessary
• May be required to work 50+ hours, 6 days a week

Physical requirements

• Verbal, auditory, and written capabilities to effectively communicate in an articulate manner.
• Clarity of vision at varying distances to perform various work assignments.
• Standing, walking, or sitting for extended periods of time.
• Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a variety of specialized tools and equipment.
• Reaching overhead, above the shoulders, and horizontally.
• Occasional bending, kneeling, or crouching.
• Lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling object(s) weighing up to 75 pounds

Dakota RM is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This is a Safety Sensitive position.