Concrete Finisher/Laborer

At Knife River, we take care of our team because we know it's our people who make us successful. We are one of the 10 largest construction materials producers/contractors in the country, and we are committed to giving them the tools, training, and time to do their jobs productively and go home safety each day. 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 MicCap 400 index.

The typical schedule is Monday - Friday 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM during production season with Saturday as needed.

Beginning rate of pay is $22.35, and up, depending on experience.

JOB SUMMARY

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.

EDUCATION AND/OR WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

1. Driver's license, preferred.
2. Ability to provide and maintain proper licensure, medical card and acceptable driving record.

DUTIES AND/OR RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Perform daily equipment, walk around and site inspections to identify and correct any unsafe conditions and keep equipment properly maintained.
2. Safely and properly perform maintenance.
3. Pin, nail, align and block up under forms.
4. Set, align, nail dowel baskets.
5. Drill, blow, glue, bend, L-bars.
6. Help seal.
7. Smooths and finishes freshly poured cement or concrete using float, trowel or screed.
8. Assist with dumping materials on grade.
9. Cutting and tying of rebar.
10. Perform general concrete set-up and tear-down of forms
11. To keep concrete yard and buildings neat and clean looking.
12. Perfom housekeeping on various company equipment to keep them looking good to the public and customers, easier for operators and maintenance to do preventative maintenance checks, and for maintenance personnel to make repairs when needed.
13. 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.
14. 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.
15. Ensure OSHA, EPA, DNR, safety and environmental regulation compliance.
16. Performs other duties as assigned.

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