Concrete Finisher / Paver

Job Summary:

The concrete finisher/paver smooths and finishes surfaces of poured concrete, such as sidewalks, roads, and curbs using a variety of hand and power tools. Aligns forms for sidewalks, curbs, gutters, patch voids, and uses saws to cut expansion joints.

Essential Functions:

• Check the forms that hold the concrete to see that they are properly constructed
• Set the forms that hold concrete to the desired pitch, 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
• Ensure compliance of all safety procedures and policies while promoting company’s safety culture
• Perform other duties as requested, directed, or assigned

Education and Experience Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED required
• At least 2 years’ experience in highway, bridge, sewer, and road construction

Skills/Key Competencies:

• • Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of structures for highways, bridges, sewers, and roads
  • Knowledge of arithmetic, geometry, etc.
  • Knowledge of machines, tools, designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Exercise discretion and independent judgement when handling day to day information
  • Excellent time-management skills to plan, organize, and prioritize tasks and responsibilities to meet deadlines and adjust to changing priorities
  • Ability to work cooperatively across all levels delivering on commitments – results oriented
  • Ability to complete work with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail
  • Ability to work under pressure to meet department targets and deadlines
  • Ability to work non-routine hours, when necessary

• Ability and willingness to travel as required

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to work outdoors, exposed to heat and humidity, cold and rain, and around heavy traffic areas
• Moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another
• Ability to operate job related tools
• Constantly perform repeating motions that may include feet, leg, wrists, hands and/or fingers
• Work that includes moving and/or lifting objects up to 50 pounds, carry at least 30 pounds and up to 150 pounds with help
• Ability to frequently walk on uneven surfaces, including natural ground in varying weather conditions

Bay Ltd. is an Equal Opportunity Employer