Commercial Concrete Finisher

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Check the forms that hold the concrete to see that they are properly constructed.

Set the forms that hold the 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.

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

Monitor how the wind, heat, or cold affect the curing of the concrete throughout the entire process.

Signal truck driver to position truck to facilitate pouring concrete, and move chute to direct concrete on forms.

Produce rough concrete.

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

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

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

Apply hardening and sealing compounds to cure surface of concrete.

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

Fabricate concrete beams, columns, and panels.

Push roll over surface to embed chips in surface.