Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers

Job Description

Salary: $13.00-16.00 DOE

ZTEX Construction is a heavy civil contractor specializing in earthwork, concrete, asphalt paving, underground utilities, and overall project management. We are locally owned, and we are always in search of talented Concrete Finishers looking to join a rewarding team and grow with the company. The ideal candidate will be knowledgeable in concrete finishing, concrete carpentry, construction of formwork and be a team player, positive and hardworking.

Job Summary

To perform skilled concrete finishing techniques, primarily on flat surface cement projects including sidewalks, curbs, gutters, and slab on grade. Skilled cement finishing is performed according to accepted standards and practices.

Duties and Responsibilities

Spread, level and smooth concrete using rake, shovel, hand or power equipment.

Smooth out concrete and ensure concrete pour is level.

Apply hardening and sealing compounds to cure the surface of concrete.

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

Arrange and lay out concrete forms using wood or plastic forms, prepare job site for concrete pour.

Set the forms that hold 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.

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

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

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Working knowledge of: Concrete tools, techniques, and practices.

Finish concrete surfaces, spread concrete and other aggregate mixtures.

Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to ensure proper installation and identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.

Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling materials.

Minimum 2 years in working with Concrete in construction.

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

Work in a variety of weather conditions with exposure to the outdoor elements

Able to work around moving equipment.

Move heavy objects 50 – 90lbs.

Bend or stoop repeatedly throughout the day

Follow all Safety Regulation

Must be able to walk and stand for long periods of time.

Able to walk on rough, rocky or uneven surfaces at construction sites.

*This is an evergreen positing which means it will stay open continuously and will not close. However, if at the time of application we do not have any open positions, we will keep your application active for 4 months from the time of application.

Additional Qualifying Factors

As a condition of employment, you will be required to pass a pre-employment drug screening and physical screening. If applicable to the contract, you may also be required to submit through a background check. Must have reliable transportation to/from work, and must have a valid driver's license at time of application.

ZTEX Construction Inc., is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, gender, or gender-identity, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, pregnancy or parental status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

We participate in the E-Verify Employment Verification Program. We are a drug free workplace.