Concrete Flatwork Carpenter / Finisher
Description
Concrete Flatwork Carpenter / Finisher
Oxbow, Oregon | Full-Time
IMCO General Construction is seeking experienced Concrete Flatwork Carpenters and Finishers for our heavy civil construction project in Oxbow, Oregon. We’re looking for skilled craft workers with experience setting forms, establishing grades, and placing and finishing concrete flatwork.
IMCO provides an employee-focused, team-oriented work environment with a strong emphasis on safety, quality, and developing our people.
Job Duties & Responsibilities
- Set, brace, and strip forms for concrete slabs, sidewalks, equipment pads, and other flatwork.
- Establish and maintain line, grade, elevation, and slope according to project plans and specifications.
- Place, spread, and screed concrete to the required elevations and tolerances.
- Float, trowel, edge, and apply broom or other specified finishes.
- Safely operate concrete finishing equipment, including vibratory screeds, bull floats, and power trowels.
- Install construction and expansion joints and perform joint tooling or saw cutting as required.
- Monitor concrete conditions and adjust finishing techniques and timing for weather, mix characteristics, and placement conditions.
- Apply curing materials and protect finished concrete.
- Read and interpret construction plans, drawings, and finish requirements.
- Assist with other formwork, carpentry, and heavy civil construction activities as needed.
- Maintain tools, equipment, and a clean work area.
- Follow all IMCO and project-specific safety requirements.
Requirements & Qualifications
- Minimum of 2 years of hands-on concrete flatwork forming and finishing experience.
- Demonstrated ability to screed, float, edge, trowel, and broom-finish concrete.
- Experience setting forms and working accurately with grades, elevations, and slopes.
- Ability to read and understand construction plans and drawings.
- Basic construction math and measurement skills.
- Ability to safely operate concrete finishing equipment and applicable hand and power tools.
- Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
- Commitment to teamwork, safe work practices, quality, and integrity.
- Must complete required pre-employment drug screening and criminal background check.
Physical Requirements
This is a physically demanding position performed primarily on an active construction site. Employees must be able to:
- Frequently stand, walk, bend, kneel, squat, reach, push, pull, and perform repetitive physical tasks throughout the shift.
- Safely lift and carry construction materials, tools, and equipment weighing up to 75 pounds.
- Work on uneven ground and around concrete placement and finishing operations.
- Work outdoors in heat, sun, cold, rain, dust, dirt, and other construction-site conditions.
- Use the manual dexterity necessary to operate tools and equipment and perform detailed concrete finishing work.
- Work around construction materials and chemicals commonly encountered on heavy civil construction projects.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.
Compensation & Benefits
- Pay: $46-$50 per hour, depending on experience.
- Oregon State sick leave accrual - 1 hour for every 30 hours worked (maxed out at 40 per year)
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance available the first day of the month following 60 days of employment.
- 401(k) available to eligible employees the first of the month following 60 days of employment.
- IMCO matches employee contributions 100% up to 4% of eligible wages.
- IMCO may provide an RV site with hookups at its expense, depending on eligibility.
- Housing allowance available for employees bringing their own RV or trailer.
Location & Work Schedule
- Project Location: Oxbow, Oregon.
- 8–10-hour shifts.
- Overtime may be available based on project needs.
- Evening and weekend work may be necessary to meet project schedules, including concrete placements.
IMCO General Construction is an Equal Opportunity Employer.