What are the responsibilities and job description for the Concrete Finisher - Operator/Laborer/Driver position at Gaia Earthsmithing LLC?
Our employees take on several roles. They will operate light machinery for construction, demolition, or excavation projects. Gaia Earthsmithing is a small earth moving company that takes on many types of jobs. We range in commercial and residential jobs. Small landscape prep to large scale building prep and drainage grading. Everyone is expected to do hand work when needed. This includes raking, shoveling and checking grade.
Driving dump trucks and equipment from job to job is a must so we ask for a class A CDL or willingness to acquire and experience driving a trailer.
We do a lot of concrete prep and helping with pouring and flat work may be asked.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
- None at first
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Form and pour concrete flatwork.
- Finish flatwork
- Form and pour vertical mono pour foundations and footing-stem wall foundations
- Prepares construction sites for building, demolition, or excavation.
- Uses excavating machinery to dig holes and trenches used in structural concrete.
- Transports tools and other construction equipment to and from construction sites.
- Uses equipment to prepare building sites for exterior site concrete such as parking lots, driveways, sidewalks and foundations
- Operates machinery used to build roads retaining walls and landscape prep
- Inspects and fuels vehicle prior to beginning shift.
- Performs routine maintenance and repairs.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Required Skills/Abilities:
- Extensive knowledge of heavy machinery operation and capabilities.
- Ability to read building plans related to structural concrete and land grades.
- Ability to read a grade rod and set elevations with laser equipment.
- Excellent mechanical skills.
- Ability to follow instructions.
Education and Experience: High school diploma or equivalent required.
- On-the-job training offered.
- Class A CDL preferred
- Physical Requirements:
- Prolonged periods of operating heavy machinery.
- Able to work long periods including evenings and weekends when necessary.
- Must be able to operate machinery in all weather conditions and terrains.
- Must be able to lift 25 pounds at a time.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $16.00 - $22.00 per hour
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime
Experience:
- Concrete finishing: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Work Location: Multiple Locations
Salary : $16 - $22