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Job Title: Concrete Finisher

Job Description

We are seeking experienced commercial concrete finishers to assist with various commercial projects, including parking lots, parking garages, foundations, and walls. The role involves moving materials, laying concrete blankets, shoveling concrete, finishing, and forming curbs. You will follow behind a paver and use a shovel and/or a broom to move and smooth concrete.

Responsibilities

+ Move materials and lay concrete blankets.

+ Shovel and finish concrete, form curbs.

+ Follow behind a paver to move and smooth concrete with a shovel and broom.

+ Work in extreme weather conditions and adapt to variable hours based on weather.

+ Push, pull, and drag equipment with a team member in concrete for 8+ hour days.

Essential Skills

+ 1+ year of experience in outdoor labor work such as construction, roofing, landscaping, or concrete.

+ 1+ year of experience pouring foundation walls, parking garages, and parking lots.

+ Ability to take directions, listen, and follow instructions without pushback.

+ Capable of lifting over 100 lbs.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ 6+ years of commercial concrete experience.

+ Own construction boots or ability to purchase them.

+ Willingness to work 60+ hours a week, including Saturdays.

+ Preferred: paving experience, pouring curbs, and any construction work focused specifically on concrete.

Why Work Here?

We offer plenty of opportunities for overtime when the weather is favorable and the potential to transition to a direct role. Our work environment is dynamic and offers a chance to develop your skills in commercial concrete construction.

Work Environment

You will be part of a team in a construction environment that involves working with concrete in outdoor settings. Be prepared to get dirty and work in adverse weather conditions, including heat in summer and cold in winter. The mainline crew consists of 16 people, while the handwork crew includes 12 people. The workday starts at 6:30 am or 7 am and lasts 10-12 hours, depending on the weather. Flexibility is essential, as work may be inconsistent due to rain or temperature fluctuations.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Urbandale, Iowa.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $25.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job

classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be

subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits

available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision

• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital

• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available

• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)

• Short and long-term disability

• Health Spending Account (HSA)

• Transportation benefits

• Employee Assistance Program

• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Urbandale,IA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 16, 2025.

About Aerotek:

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.