Concrete Specialist

Salary: Hourly DOE

About Us:

Siema Construction is a family-owned heavy civil construction firm with over four decades of expertise in the industry. Our capabilities encompass heavy civil construction, extensive hauling, utility installation, paving, site development, specialized projects, and pavement restoration and upkeep.

Our Mission: "Building Opportunity, Building Community, Building a Future". We are dedicated to fostering career advancement for every employee at Siema. We emphasize both formal and practical training, ensuring that individuals with ambition, motivation, and skills can enhance their careers. We prioritize internal promotions, providing our current workforce with opportunities for personal and financial growth.

Key Responsibilities:

• Exemplify and promote company values, prioritize safety for yourself and others, conduct business with integrity, and strive for excellence in all job aspects.
• Operate a concrete mixing machine to prepare cement or epoxy grouts.
• Assist in constructing or reinforcing forms and bracing before concrete pours.
• Direct the positioning of concrete delivery for efficient pouring.
• Handle tools, equipment, and supplies through loading, transporting, and unloading.
• Distribute concrete to the required depth and consistency, using a float to achieve a smooth finish.
• Level, smooth, and shape freshly poured concrete surfaces to meet specified finishes.
• Lift, position, and secure materials and workpieces effectively.
• Utilize hand tools such as floats, screeds, and trowels for finishing tasks.
• Identify and rectify defects in concrete finishes as necessary.
• Remove imperfections from concrete using grinders or chisels.
• Work under the supervision of the Foreman or Superintendent.
• Adhere to all safety regulations and project guidelines, including the use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Occasionally oversee finishing crews during concrete pours to ensure quality outcomes.
• Execute proper finishing techniques for curbs.
• Operate trowel machines and mechanical screeds as required.
• Utilize early entry saws when necessary.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Job Requirements:

• Proficient in basic literacy and numeracy skills.
• Ability to interpret flat drawings or diagrams and visualize them as three-dimensional objects.
• Capable of managing and supervising concrete pours of less than 25 cubic yards.
• Follow both oral and written instructions accurately.
• Comfortable working at heights.
• Familiarity with tools such as rubber boots, buckets, hand floats, trowels, and edgers.
• Depend on established guidelines and instructions to perform job functions.
• Physical demands include:
  • Lifting and carrying weights as required.
  • Standing and walking for extended periods.
  • Carrying tools and equipment.
  • Stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl for prolonged durations.
  • Performing tasks in various weather conditions.

Education and Experience:

• Preferred Experience: 3-5 years in concrete work and a minimum of 2 years in related construction roles.
• Completion of Siema Safety Training Course.
• Participation in Employee/Safety Orientation.
• Ongoing Education Certifications.
• Flagger Certification.
• Training in Small Tools, including care and safety.
• Introduction to Equipment Course.
• Advanced Concrete Principles knowledge.
• Basic Plan Reading skills.

*Note:

This document outlines the general nature and level of work performed and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, skills, and responsibilities associated with this position.