A Concrete Laborer, also called a Concrete Worker or a Concrete Finisher, prepares concrete surfaces for construction and landscaping projects. Some duties you may want to list in a Concrete Laborer job description include polishing surfaces, applying compounds and treatments and setting up forms for sidewalks, driveways, floors and other surfaces.
A Concrete Laborer should be able to fulfill various duties and responsibilities. The following are some duties and responsibilities a Concrete Laborer should be able to execute:
- Analyzing blueprints to determine where to install concrete
- Creating forms that will guide the pouring of a concrete surface
- Spreading poured concrete to fill forms evenly
- Smoothing surfaces and adding textures as needed
- Removing excess concrete
- Treating finished concrete with waterproofing sealants, hardening agents and other substances
A competitive Concrete Laborer will have certain skills and qualifications, including:
- Ability to remain upright and to access ground level surfaces
- Knowledge of materials commonly used in concrete projects
- Ability to move heavy materials and tools from one location to another
- Familiarity with the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and construction safety standards
- Ability to use common tools, such as trowels, screeds, floats, mixers and saws
- Understanding of how concrete cures and how environmental conditions may impact the process
