Construction Specialist

6 days ago


Nashville, Tennessee, United States Labor Finders Full time

We're looking for skilled Construction Specialists to join our team at Labor Finders.

About the Job

As a key member of our construction team, you'll be responsible for ensuring high-quality finishes on various construction projects. This includes smoothing out, leveling, and finishing freshly poured concrete at construction sites.

The ideal candidate will have proven experience as a cement mason or concrete worker, with knowledge of the characteristics of concrete to determine what's happening to the concrete and take measures to prevent defects.

You'll work efficiently and pay attention to detail, using your physical stamina and strength to complete tasks effectively.

This role offers opportunities for growth and development, including technical expertise, enhanced communication skills, and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities
  • Smoothing out concrete in segments to ensure the concrete poured is level
  • Filling roadways, driveways, sidewalks, bridges, homes, and parking lots
  • Arranging the concrete forms and spreading concrete
  • Leveling it using special blades, making sure all lumps and bubbles are smoothed over
  • Using wood or plastic forms to shape the concrete and hold it until it is set
  • Smoothing high spots and fill depressions, washing away excess concrete
  • Making concrete beams, columns, and panels
  • Finishing corners by hand
  • Applying latex and epoxy to floors
  • Using machines that vibrate concrete to fill air pockets
  • Using groovers and hand trowels to spread concrete
  • Monitoring how the wind, heat, or cold affects the curing of the concrete and halting concrete pouring if weather looks bad
  • Installing masonry according to specifications
  • Using chemical additives to speed up drying process, if necessary, or pouring sand in as filler
Requirements
  • Proven experience as cement mason or concrete worker
  • Knowledge of the characteristics of concrete to determine what's happening to the concrete and take measures to prevent defects
  • Apprenticeship experience and knowledge of construction basics like: blueprint reading; mathematics, measurement, volume, and mixing proportions; building code requirements; and safety and first-aid practices
  • Hand-eye coordination, physical stamina and strength, color vision and visualization are important qualities
  • Proficiency with electrical and manual equipment as well as measurement tools (power saws, hammers, rulers etc.)
  • Willingness to follow safety guidelines at all times
  • English language skills
  • Ability to stand and walk, lift and/or move materials between 50 to over 100 lbs.
  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Successful completion of an apprenticeship program is preferred
Estimated Salary Range

$45,000 - $65,000 per year



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