Cement Finisher

About Hensel Phelps:

Founded in 1937 Hensel Phelps specializes in building development construction and facility services in markets ranging from aviation to government commercial transportation critical facilities healthcare and transportation. Ranked #1 in aviation and #6 overall general contractor in 2024 by BDC Hensel Phelps is one of the largest employeeowned general contractors in the country. Driven to deliver EXCELLENCE in all we do and supported by our core values of Ownership Integrity Builder Diversity and Community Hensel Phelps brings our clients visions to life with a comprehensive approach that begins with innovative planning and extends throughout the life of the property.

Any Employment Offers are Contingent Upon Successful Completion of the Following:

Verification of Work Authorization and Employment Eligibility

Substance Abuse Screening

Physical Exam (if applicable)

Background Checks for Badging/Security Clearances (if applicable)

Position Description:

Cement finishers are responsible for placement and surface preparation of concrete in conformance with the project requirements. This is a safety sensitive position

Position Qualifications:

High School Diploma or GED.

Valid Drivers License required.

Follow safe work practices in accordance with the Hensel Phelps safety and health program.

Must be able to take initiative

Possess a keen attention to detail and be able to follow instructions.

Workers must provide their own safety footwear.

Must be able to communicate effectively and professionally.

Strong mathematical reasoning and quantitative skills.

Must be reliable and punctual.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experienced in construction layout blueprint reading and shop drawing reading.

OSHA 10 Certification.

CPR & First Aid Certification.

Essential Duties:

Positioning themselves on the concrete forms and moving the pump hose or concrete bucket into place for the pouring of the concrete.

Levelling the top surface of freshly poured concrete on floors walls ceilings or sidewalks. Responsible for finishing the concrete surface to meet the tolerances for thickness and flatness before the concrete has cured. Initially the concrete finisher must strike the concrete with a screed to create a level smooth surface.

Applies a bull float to the concrete to further smooth the surface and bring the moisture to the top of the concrete area. The float is operated by a concrete finisher applying pressure to the float as it is moved back and forth over the concrete.

Applying hardening and sealing compounds to cure the surface of concrete. This includes waterproofing dampproofing and restoring concrete surfaces.

Installing anchor bolts steel plates and other fixtures in freshly poured concrete.

Operates a trowel to finish the surface when the concrete has reached a semicured status. Moves the machine over the concrete surface to level the concrete and develop the desired finish. Follows up with the finish trowel using the steel trowel. Often after the mechanical trowel has been used the final troweling is performed by the concrete finisher using a 14inch steel trowel.

Promotes a safe work environment and communicates jobsite hazards.

Benefits:

Hensel Phelps provides generous benefits for our fulltime employees. This position is eligible for companypaid medical insurance life insurance accidental death & dismemberment longterm disability 401(K) retirement plan and our employee assistance program (EAP). Hensel Phelps also believes in the importance of taking time to recharge. As a result employees are eligible for paid time off beginning upon hire. Based on position location a cost of living adjustment (COLA) may also be included (subject to periodic review and adjustment).

Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer:

Hensel Phelps is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Hensel Phelps shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race color religion sex age national origin sexual orientation gender identity and expression domestic partner status pregnancy disability citizenship genetic information protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local law.

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about discussed or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge (b) in furtherance of an investigation proceeding hearing or action including an investigation conducted by the employer or (c) consistent with the contractors legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 601.35(c)