Skilled Concrete Finisher
Western Specialty Contractors
$20 - $30 / hour
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Description
Build Your Career. Build Your Legacy.
At Western Specialty Contractors, You’re an Owner.
For more than 110 years, Western Specialty Contractors has been building more than projects—we’ve been building people, careers, and communities. Founded in St. Louis and proudly employee‑owned through our ESOP, we are the nation’s largest specialty contractor, restoring and protecting building envelopes through expertise in facades, concrete, roofing, and waterproofing.
Why Western?
As an employee-owned company, you’re not just working for Western—you’re working with Western. Every team member has a stake in our success. That ownership mindset fuels a culture where people look out for each other, take pride in their work, and know their contributions truly matter.
Grow With Us
With 30+ branches nationwide, Western offers opportunities to build a career that grows with you. From hands-on field experience to specialized training and leadership development, we invest in your future at every stage.
Description
Come work for America's Master Craftsmen in Restoration and Preservation! Western Specialty Contractors is currently looking for self-motivated, top notch individuals to help serve our customers as a Skilled Concrete Finisher at our St. Louis branch. If you are a self-motivated individual with great work ethic and the personality to help with customer satisfaction, then we would love to meet you!
As a member of the branch production team, you will be responsible for the performance of work within a particular work area and in accordance with generally accepted standards of the crafts. Experienced skilled laborers are all encouraged to Apply!
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare, place, and finish concrete surfaces according to project specifications.
- Spread, level, and smooth concrete using rakes, shovels, screeds, floats, and trowels.
- Operate power tools and finishing equipment, including power trowels and vibrators.
- Set forms and verify alignment, grade, and depth requirements.
- Apply surface treatments such as broom finishes, sealers, and curing compounds.
- Repair, patch, and resurface existing concrete as needed.
- Monitor weather and site conditions to ensure proper concrete curing and finishing.
- Follow blueprints, site plans, and supervisor instructions.
- Maintain tools, equipment, and a clean work area.
- Adhere to all company safety policies and OSHA regulations.
- Collaborate with crew members, supervisors, and subcontractors to complete projects efficiently.
Qualifications
Required
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
- Knowledge of concrete placement, finishing techniques, and curing processes.
- Ability to read tape measures and follow construction plans.
- Ability to safely operate hand and power tools.
- Reliable transportation and consistent attendance.
Preferred
- Commercial concrete experience.
- Experience with foundations, sidewalks, slabs, curbs, and flatwork.
- Valid driver's license.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to lift and carry up to 75 pounds.
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, and crouch for extended periods.
- Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
- Ability to perform repetitive motions and manual labor throughout the workday.
Compensation for this role is determined using a variety of factors, including experience, skills, internal equity, market benchmarks, and the cost of labor in the different geographic locations where we operate. In addition to base pay, this position may also be eligible for:
- Beneficial ownership in the Company through Western's Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
- A comprehensive benefits package, which includes health, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k) plan with company match, paid time off, maternity leave, and additional benefits designed to support employees and their families.
Western Specialty Contractors does not discriminate based on race, sex, color, religion, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other reason prohibited by law in the provision of employment opportunities and benefits.
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About this role
Western Specialty Contractors, the nation's largest specialty contractor, is hiring a Skilled Concrete Finisher for its St. Louis branch. You'll prepare, place, and finish concrete surfaces on restoration and preservation projects, working with hand tools, power equipment, and finishing techniques to meet specifications. The role involves setting forms, applying surface treatments, repairing existing concrete, and monitoring site conditions—all while collaborating with crew members and supervisors to complete work safely and efficiently.
This position suits someone with concrete finishing experience, particularly in commercial work involving foundations, flatwork, slabs, and curbs. You'll need to read plans, operate power tools safely, lift up to 75 pounds regularly, and work outdoors in varying weather. A high school diploma and valid driver's license are preferred, along with reliable transportation and consistent attendance.
What sets this opportunity apart is Western's employee-owned structure through its ESOP, meaning you build equity in the company alongside your paycheck. Beyond the $20–$30 hourly range, you'll have access to health, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k) with company match, paid time off, and other family-focused benefits. With 30+ branches nationwide, there's room to grow from hands-on field work into specialized training and leadership roles.
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