Experienced Finisher

Summary

The experienced finisher is expected to perform all parts of the process: grading, set up, custom formwork, concrete placement, cleaning tools, stripping formwork, and cutting slabs. An experienced finisher has noteworthy flatwork experience and demonstrates the ability to finish virtually any commercial concrete pour. Understanding the many variables affecting the finishing process is critical to success. An experienced finisher can effectively use all hand tools, including various finish trowels, floats, and brooms or rakes, to achieve a specified finish. Understanding and proficiently using specialized machines to expedite the finishing process is critical to this role. Communicating effectively with supervisors, teammates, and other trades is expected, as well as providing training and development to teammates who demonstrate motivation and interest in advancing their skills.

Duties and Responsibilities

Other Duties Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties and Responsibilities are not comprehensive and can be changed at any time, with or without notice.

Required Experience, Education, and Qualifications

Preferred education and experience

Benefits

Kent Companies provides its employees with one of the most competitive compensation and benefits packages in the construction industry. Benefits vary by location, with a fully customized benefits package presented upon hire. Typical benefits packages include:

Perks associated with this role

Our goal is to offer an unparalleled career progression that is not precisely pre-determined, rather it builds on the teammate’s strengths, interests, and pursuits as the individual gains experience, grows, and develops in their career. You would be hard-pressed to find another ENR Top 6 Commercial Concrete Company that parallels Kent Companies.

Work Environment/Physical Demand

This position works in a typical construction site environment. This position requires long periods of standing and you should be able to lift 80 pounds.

Position type and expected hours of work.

This is a full-time field position. Typical hours will range from 45-50 hours per week and are subject to change. This role requires working nontypical days and irregular hours based on construction schedules.

Travel

This position reports directly to each job site and requires personal transportation. Job sites beyond a 30-mile radius of the main office are eligible for mileage reimbursement at the current federal rate. Additionally, for projects requiring a commute longer than 90 miles from the main office, employees are eligible for per diem, the amount of which will be determined by the project.

Office Location

130 60th Street SW, Grand Rapids, MI 49548

About Kent Companies

Kent Companies is a full-service concrete contractor with expertise in commercial and industrial concrete construction, mixed-use construction, multi-family housing, and a full range of concrete-related specialties. Every Kent Companies project is marked by our four distinctive Hallmarks of Service: Safety, Productivity, Quality, and Customer Service. We believe in providing challenging work, opportunities for professional development, and industry-leading compensation packages. And it’s all wrapped in a culture that’s built on values and integrity. We deliver on our promises.

About our West Michigan Commercial Concrete Division

Our West Michigan Commercial Concrete division delivers comprehensive, turnkey concrete packages to our customers. Our crews perform a variety of scopes, including tilt-up, foundations, slabs, and cast-in-place concrete. With this team, you’ll have a hand in the projects that change your city skyline.

Learn more about our commercial concrete work here: https://www.kentcompanies.com/our-work/services/concrete-construction/

Why join Kent Companies West Michigan Commercial Concrete Division?

Division 0110 builds the skylines across West Michigan. As a part of our team, you will experience the gratification of constructing landmark buildings, knowing they result from your grit and dedication. Your hands will develop projects that begin with an empty hole in the ground and end by occupying city blocks that tower over the streetscape, expand across acres of once undeveloped land, and change the look of neighboring communities with every yard of concrete poured. This team is comprised of individuals who understand hard work and dedication.

EEO Statement

At Kent Companies, we value a diverse, inclusive workforce and we provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. Kent Companies’ does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices and personnel actions, including but not limited to hiring, recruiting, promotions, performance evaluations, termination, and compensation decisions.

The Company will strive to ensure that all employees and prospective employees will be treated equally in regard to recruitment, employment, promotions, demotions, discipline, termination, access to benefits and training, leaves of absence and layoffs. The Company will further ensure that its management staff is aware of the Company’s commitment to this policy and each member understands their individual role in the process of administering this plan.

Kent Companies will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.