Concrete Form Setters and Finishers

The Form Setter and Finisher, under the direction of the Concrete Foreman/Lead carries out assignments related to concrete placement, finishing, curing and cutting, based on the proper selection of equipment, materials and finishing sequence needed to deliver an acceptable end-product. 

Duties & Responsibilities: 

• Required to perform a variety of tasks including erecting and setting forms for concrete structures for buildings according to specifications and drawings,
• Patching and repairing of concrete work, concrete restoration and concrete joint treatments. 
• Proficient in the use of the following tools and has the knowledge to use the equipment at the proper time of the place-finishing sequence: straight edges to establish grade, bull floats, float blades, combo blades, and finish blades.
• Hand tools for floor finishing, edging, joint tooling. Single and double trowel machines.
• Curing, pump and vibratory equipment. Walk-behind trowels and double riders.
• Maintains up-to-date knowledge of all tools and equipment required.
• Ensures proper maintenance of place/finish equipment and tools.
• Set string lines form boards, check slopes and elevations
• Read Survey stakes and finish concrete
• Report to work on time

Skills and Abilities & Knowledge: 

• 3-5 years Form Setting
• Operate walk behind and ride on power trowels properly
• Ability to operate backhoe
• Must be able to communicate in English both verbally and written
• Knowledge of construction processes
• Ability to work independently and be detail oriented, and have problem solving capabilities
• Must be able to follow established safety rules and regulations and maintain a safe and clean environment
• Ability to be flexible and work effectively in a fast-paced environment

Education and/or Experience: 

• High school diploma (or equivalent)required
• Minimum 3-6year’s experience is required with a minimum of 3 years running work 
• Ability to read, understand and complete job related documents and forms
• Know the abbreviated and common construction terms for the equipment and materials used
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Ability to kneel, stoop, crouch, balance, climb, crawl and pull
• Must have the ability to exert heavy physical effort, handing average weight objects up to 50pounds

Travel Requirements: 

-Willingness to travel as necessary to other job locations 

Physical Requirements: 

• Availability to report to different shift schedules as needed
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. 
• Exposure to outside weather conditions, dirt, dust, fumes and or loud noises
• Ability to navigate active jobsites. This includes being able to safely walk stairs, scaffold, and uneven ground, as well as duck and maneuver around obstacles.