Concrete Finisher
Job Summary
Good Pay! Good Benefits! Good People! Knife River is a PEOPLE-first company. Our team members are key to our success and we are committed to giving them the tools training and time to do their jobs productively and go home safely each day. Please consider joining our growing team today!
At Knife River we take care of our team because we know its our people who make us successful. We are one of the 10 largest construction materials producers/contractors in the Country. Our goal is to build strong teams that in turn build strong communities. We are also a publicly traded company on the NYSE with the ticker symbol KNF and part of the S&P MidCap 400 index.
ROLE OVERVIEW:
This position is responsible to safely smooth and finish surfaces of poured concrete floors walls sidewalks or curbs to specified textures using hand tools or power tools including floats trowels and screeds. Signals concrete deliverer to position truck to facilitate pouring concrete. Able to put in end of day headers along with morning take offs.
DUTIES AND/OR RESPONSIBILITIES (summary of components that make up the job)
- Perform daily equipment walk around and site inspections to identify and correct any unsafe conditions and keep equipment properly maintained.
- Safely and properly perform maintenance.
- Safely and properly spreads concrete into inaccessible sections of forms using rake or shovel. Levels concrete to specified depth and workable consistency. Removes rough or defective spots from concrete and patches holes with fresh concrete or epoxy compound. Molds expansion joints and may sprinkle chips powdered steel or coloring powder on concrete to produce prescribed finish. May mix cement and direct subgrade work.
- Communicate effectively (verbal listening written) and work with difficult people under high stress situations. Self-motivated team-player with good interpersonal skills; ability to maintain positive customer relations and act courteous/respectful of others.
- Troubleshoot and problem solve situations/problems (material quality equipment operation/repair etc.). Monitor and discuss production problems with co-workers and managers/supervisors.
- Ensure OSHA EPA DNR safety and environmental regulation compliance.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS (minimum educational experience or other relevant job requirements)
- General education grammar and arithmetic GED or high school diploma or equivalent.
- Ability to provide and maintain proper licensure medical card and acceptable driving record.
BENEFITS:
- Medical Dental & Vision Insurance
- Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
- 401(k) with Company Match
- Profit Sharing
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Sick Time
- 8 Paid Holidays
- Company Paid Life and AD&D Insurance
- Short-term Disability
- Employee Assistance Program
- Years of Service Recognition
- Voluntary Life Insurance for Employees Spouses and Dependents
- Critical Illness Plan
- Accident Coverage Plan
- Hospital Indemnity
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Knife River is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race age color religion gender gender identity sexual orientation national origin disability protected Veteran status or any other protected category under applicable state/federal laws.
Subject to pre-employment drug testing and background checks.
All applications are submitted online. If you are having issues completing the application please come to the office for assistance.
About Company
Knife River provides construction materials and contracting services in the western, central, and southern U.S. Looking for a reliable construction company to build the roads, bridges, and airport runways that connect you to where you want to go? Look no further than Knife River!