The VMI Group is one of the fastest growing commercial and industrial concrete construction companies in the state of Ohio. We are looking for high-caliber, career-oriented individuals to join our team. As a member of our team, you will build projects you can be proud of while improving your trade and leadership skills. Every member of our team contributes to a safe and efficient job site, and everyone shares in the rewards of a job well done.
General Description:
The Concrete Finisher must work safely and productively on various sized concrete construction and/or civil and infrastructure project sites. A successful candidate in this role must be highly motivated and willing to complete any task assigned, along with performing the essential duties of the Concrete Finisher position. All employees are expected to communicate effectively, build relationships with other team members, and use good judgment. The Concrete Finisher is expected to have the ability to perform all duties of the positions preceding it, while being able to complete any other tasks assigned.
Key Responsibilities:
- Use and monitor quality and production of straight edge and “magic screed” to level/shape freshly poured concrete
- Review pour plans and inspect forms, subgrade, and embeds before placement
- Assist with truck chute and pump hose to place fresh concrete
- Use “edger”, jointers, and straight edge to edge and joint concrete floors as required
- Create custom textures like rough/fine brooms, stamping, or exposed aggregate
- Operate light and advanced equipment (e.g., bull floats, vibrators, trowel machines, etc.) to level and treat concrete slab surfaces
- Place dowel baskets and poly slip sheets, and consolidate concrete with vibrators
- Set, align, and brace concrete forms to ensure the required depth and slope are achieved before pouring.
- Ensure proper form elevations are set utilizing a site or laser level
- Apply evaporation retarder, dry shake surface hardeners, and curing and sealing compounds
- Patch voids, chip away rough spots, and grind high surfaces using power grinders or abrasive tools
- Inspect finished surfaces for quality and spec compliance (FF/FL tolerances)
- Layout and sawcut control joints in freshly poured concrete slabs
- Coach and trains apprentices and Concrete Finisher Technicians
- Clean and maintain all hand and power tools used to place and finish fresh concrete
Requirements:
- Have at least 3 years of experience placing and finishing concrete
- Show up on time with proper attire, tools, and safety equipment to complete your daily work tasks.
- Carry own tools including toolbelt, floats, trowels, edgers, bucket, sledge hammer, etc
- Must be very familiar with riding trowel machines and the techniques of finishing a flat floor
- Control mixer trucks, pace, and correct concrete quantities
- Ability to read and interpret drawings
- Current valid driver’s license and pre-employment drug screen
- ACI Concrete Flatwork Finisher certification a plus
- Full-time, Monday–Friday with early starts; overtime available
- Ability to lift up to 90 lbs and work outdoors in all weather conditions
Benefits:
- Union scale wages with overtime opportunities
- Full union benefits — health & welfare, pension, and apprenticeship training — per the applicable collective bargaining agreement
- On-the-job training and a clear path for advancement into leadership roles
VMI Group Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace.