Commercial Concrete Worker

The Commercial Concrete Worker is responsible for performing skilled labor associated with placing, finishing, and repairing concrete on commercial construction projects. This role requires hands-on experience working on active job sites, a strong understanding of concrete construction methods, and the ability to follow detailed project plans and specifications. The ideal candidate works safely, efficiently, and with a high commitment to quality craftsmanship. This position supports the successful delivery of concrete foundations, slabs, walls, and structural elements across a variety of commercial builds.

Key Responsibilities 

• Assist with forming, pouring, placing, and finishing concrete for commercial structures. 
• Build, set, align, and strip concrete forms for footings, slabs, walls, and foundations. 
• Install reinforcement materials including rebar, wire mesh, embeds, anchor bolts, and sleeves per project drawings. 
• Operate a variety of concrete tools and equipment such as screeds, trowels, floats, saws, and vibrators. 
• Finish concrete surfaces to meet required tolerances, textures, and specifications. 
• Support concrete curing processes, including joint cutting, applying curing compounds, and protecting finished surfaces. 
• Interpret and follow blueprints, layout marks, grade stakes, and construction documentation. 
• Coordinate and communicate with foremen, pump operators, and other on-site trades. 
• Maintain a clean, organized, and hazard-free work area. 
• Adhere to OSHA, company, and job site–specific safety requirements and procedures. 
• Perform punch list tasks, repair work, and concrete patching as assigned.
• Travel to and from job sites.

*Other tasks may be assigned.

Education and/or Experience 

• High school diploma or equivalent (preferred).

• 1–3 years of experience in commercial concrete work or general construction.

• Experience with concrete forming, placing, finishing, and reinforcement installation required.

• Ability to read and understand blueprints, grade stakes, and layout instructions.

• Knowledge of job site safety procedures and OSHA requirements.

• Familiarity with concrete tools, machinery, and finishing techniques.

Physical Demands 

• Frequent sitting and manual tasks (typing, handling objects).

• Occasional movement: walking, climbing, bending, kneeling.

• Must be able to lift up to 80 lbs.

• Visual acuity is needed for detailed work and spatial awareness.

• Must hear adequately to respond to verbal instructions, warning bells, and alarms.

 As an equal opportunity employer, it is the policy of The Shockey Companies that employment practices shall not be influenced by an employee’s or applicant’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions including lactation; gender identity, and sexual orientation), age (40 or older), disability, national origin, veteran status or genetic information (including family medical history).