Job Details

Ho-Chunk, Inc.

Job Description

Job Title: Concrete Journeyman

Business Title: HCI-Construction

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

SUMMARY

Smooth and finish surfaces of poured concrete, such as floors, walks, sidewalks, roads, or curbs using a variety of hand and power tools. Align forms for sidewalks, curbs, or gutters; patch voids; and use saws to cut expansion joints.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• May be asked to lead and/or coordinate activities of co-workers while on small projects.
• Follow established safety rules and regulations and maintain a clean and safe work environment.
• Verify trueness of structure using plumb bob and level.
• Understand and follow Blueprints, Drawings, and Specifications.
• Measure and mark lines on materials using a pencil, marker, chalk or marking gauge.
• Shape or cut material to specific measurement with hand tools, machines and power saw.
• Erects, moves and performs duties from scaffolding, ladders, and lifts.
• Understand and follow company chain of command and reporting methods.
• Retain and apply what is learned as it applies to the next skill level.
• Regularly attend company safety training sessions.
• Keep and maintain reliable transportation to and from changing job site locations.
• Ability to take direction and carry out job duties as needed.
• Align, straighten, plumb and square forms for installation.
• Cut concrete using a motorized concrete saw.
• Produce rough concrete surface, using broom.
• Mold expansion joints and edges, using edging tools, jointers, and straightedge.
• Clean chipped area, using wire brush, and feel and observe surface to determine if it is rough or uneven.
• Signal truck driver to position truck to facilitate pouring and move chute to direct concrete on forms.
• Apply hardening and sealing compounds to cure the surface of concrete, and waterproof or restore surface.
• Operate power vibrator to compact concrete.
• Chip, scrape, and grind high spots, ridges, and rough projections to finish concrete, using pneumatic chisels, power grinders, or hand tools.
• Cut out damaged areas, drill holes for reinforcing rods, and position reinforcing rods to repair concrete, using power saw and drill.
• Waterproof or restore concrete surfaces, using appropriate compounds.
• Wet concrete surface and rub with stone to smooth surface and obtain specified finish.
• Wet surface to prepare for bonding, fill holes and cracks with grout or slurry, and smooth, using trowel.
• Fabricate concrete beams, columns, and panels.
• Install anchor bolts, steel plates, door sills and other fixtures in freshly poured concrete or pattern or stamp the surface to provide a decorative finish.
• Build wooden molds, and clamp molds around area to be repaired, using hand tools.
• Cut metal division strips and press them into terrazzo base so that top edges form desired design or pattern.
• Push roller over surface to embed chips in surface.
• Polish surface, using polishing or surfacing machine.
• Understand and follow company chain of command and reporting methods.
• Retain and apply what is learned as it applies to the next skill level.
• Regularly attend company safety training sessions.

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

1. Critical Thinking.
2. Complex Problem Solving.
3. Judgement and Decision Making.
4. Seeing Potential Problems
5. Respect for Property
6. Positive Attitude toward Others

Experience

• Four years or more experience in a related area preferred.
• Capable of determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
• Able to perform job duties with little to no supervision.
• Able to layout, form, pour and finish concrete flatwork.
• Ability to use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• General understanding of construction practices
• Willingness to put forth extra effort.
• Communication skills both verbal and written.

Education

High school diploma or Equivalent required.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

This position will assist in overseeing crews assigned to their specific project. Crews will consist of laborers, apprentices, and journeymen.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This job performs physically demanding work. May work at great heights or outdoors in all weather conditions. The use Personal Protection Equipment is required.

Our Values:

Native American Owned & Proud | Accountable | Team Focused | Innovative | Visionary | Excellence

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Must be able to stand for long periods of time, and regularly lift 50 pounds or more
• Able to work 40+ hours per week
• The position lifts heavy objects, walks and stands for long periods of time and performs strenuous physical labor under adverse field conditions.
• The employee lifts, pushes, pulls or carries objects; uses abdominal and lower back muscles to provide support over time without fatigue; and effectively jumps, sprints or throws objects.
• The position requires good manual dexterity (hand, hand with arm, two hands) and multi-limb coordination.
• The position requires the ability to quickly move arms and legs. The employee must have excellent stamina.

Tool Requirements

• Work Gloves
• Leather Steel Toe Boots
• Weather Appropriate Clothing
• Tool Pouch
• 25' Tape Measure
• Metal Speed Square
• Utility Knife
• Framing Hammer
• Lineman's Pliers
• ½” Cordless Drill or Impact (18 Volt or greater)
• Chalk Box
• 4' Level
• Steel Claw Bar
• Wire Wheel
• Wood Float
• Mag Float
• ½” Edger
• Steel Trowel
• 100' Tape

AAP/EEO STATEMENT

Ho- Chunk, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants are considered without regard to age, sex, race, national origin, religion, marital status or physical disability. However, preference may be extended to persons of Indian descent in accordance with applicable laws.

ROLE/LOCATION SPECIFIC ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

This is a full-time position.

POSITION TYPE/EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK

This is a full-time position (40 hrs./week). Days and hours of work are typically Monday through Friday, 7:00a.m. to 3:30p.m. with overtime as needed before/after shifts and on Saturdays. TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

Regular commute to primary work location is not considered travel.

Travel is primarily local during the business day, although some out-of-area and overnight travel may be expected.

CLEARANCE/LICENSE REQUIREMENTS

None

Note: This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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