Concrete Finisher and Form Carpenter at Danchanko Inc. – Johnstown, Pennsylvania

• Company: Danchanko Inc.

• Pay Rate: $28.00/hour (Based on experience).

• Location: Johnstown, PA.

• Job/Employment Type: Full Time.

• Schedule: Monday Friday (Overtime and weekends as required).

• Project Scope: Residential and Commercial Concrete Construction.

• Mandatory Licences & Certifications: Valid PA Driver's License.

Position Overview: Smooth and finish surfaces of poured concrete, such as floors, sidewalks, curbs, and driveways using a variety of hand and power tools. Must also be able to set forms and cut expansion joints.

Key Responsibilities

• Safety:

  • Clean or prepare construction sites to eliminate possible hazards.

  • Signal equipment operators to facilitate alignment, movement, or adjustment of machinery, equipment, or materials.

  • Operate or maintain air monitoring or other sampling devices in confined or hazardous environments.

  • Wear proper safety equipment including long pants, boots, and protective goggles, ear plugs, hard hats, gloves, etc.

  • Inspect equipment, structures, or materials to be certain items are in proper working order.

  • Obey traffic laws, wear seat belts, and operate vehicles and machinery in a safe manner.

• General Work:

  • Read plans, instructions, or specifications to determine work activities.

  • Load, unload, or identify building materials, machinery, or tools, distributing them to the appropriate locations, according to project plans or specifications.

  • Measure, mark, or record openings or distances to layout areas where construction work will be performed.

  • Lubricate, clean, or repair machinery, equipment, or tools.

  • Provide assistance to other workers, such as laborers, masons, etc. as needed.

  • Subject to loud noises, moving equipment and chemical contaminants

• Excavation:

  • Dig ditches or trenches, backfill excavations, or compact and level earth to grade specifications, using picks, shovels, tampers, or rakes.

  • Install drainage pipes and assist with excavation duties as needed.

  • Position, join, align, or seal pipes

• Concrete Work:

  • Set the forms that hold concrete to the desired pitch and depth, and align them.

  • Check the forms that hold the concrete to see that they are properly constructed.

  • Spread, level, and smooth concrete, using rake, shovel, hand or power trowel, hand or power screed, and float.

  • Monitor how the wind, heat, or cold affect the curing of the concrete throughout the entire process.

  • Direct the casting of the concrete and supervise laborers who use shovels or special tools to spread it.

  • Produce rough concrete surface, using broom.

  • Mold expansion joints and edges, using edging tools, jointers, and straightedge.

  • Clean the chipped area, using wire brush, and feel and observe the surface to determine if it is rough or uneven.

  • Signal truck driver to position the truck to facilitate pouring concrete and move chute to direct concrete on forms.

  • Apply hardening and sealing compounds to cure the surface of concrete, and waterproof or restore the 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 surface to prepare for bonding, fill holes and cracks with grout or slurry, and smooth, using a trowel.

  • 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 the area to be repaired, using hand tools.

Required Qualifications & Experience:

• Valid PA Drivers License

• Physical

• Strong physical capability: Job involves climbing, lifting, balancing, twisting, walking, stooping, and handling of materials

• Cell phone

• High School graduate preferred

• Jobs may require overtime hours and weekend work

ATTRIBUTES:

• High energy, positive, and enthusiastic.

• Team player.

• Punctual.

• Multi-tasker.

• Strong communication skills including good listener, respectful, no foul language.

• Customer service oriented.

• Detail-oriented and believe in doing the job right the first time.

• Dependable, reliable, loyal and honest.

• Self-motivated and can work without much direction, but still asks questions when necessary.

• Company focused. You recognize the importance of the companys reputation and take pride in your work. You can take constructive feedback and use it to improve your skills and the end result.

• Can work quickly and efficiently while meeting deadlines.

• Respectful to authority.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Weekly pay cycle and opportunities for Prevailing Wage projects.

• 401(k) retirement savings program with 3% company match.

• 70% employer paid health insurance and provided safety equipment.

• Paid time off including holidays, vacation days, and sick leave.

• Professional development through OSHA, fall protection, and manufacturer training.

• Company culture perks including annual trips, BBQs, and team sporting events.

• Uniform provision and specialized work apparel.

About Us: Danchanko Inc. is a team-oriented leader in concrete masonry and excavation, built on a culture of professional growth and community giving. We prioritize the well-being of our employees and foster long-term careers through dedicated support and a reputation for quality.

Danchanko Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender expression, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or any other status protected by law or regulations. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.