# Concrete Skilled Labor

> Essel · Salinas, United States · Contract · Posted 2026-07-29

**Salary:** USD 25–27

**Workplace:** on_site

## Description

We are seeking an experienced **Concrete Skilled Laborer / Concrete Finisher** to assist with concrete placement, repair, preparation, and finishing on active construction projects. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience working with concrete surfaces and be comfortable using standard concrete tools and equipment.  
Responsibilities

-   Assist with concrete pours, placement, spreading, leveling, and finishing.
-   Prepare work areas, forms, subgrades, and existing surfaces before concrete placement.
-   Perform concrete repair and remediation work as needed.
-   Remove damaged, cracked, or deteriorated concrete.
-   Patch cracks, holes, joints, and surface defects.
-   Use hand tools and power tools to cut, grind, chip, and prepare concrete.
-   Build and set forms for sidewalks, pads, curbs, slabs, and other concrete features.
-   Install rebar, dowels, wire mesh, and reinforcement materials.
-   Perform broom, smooth, trowel, edge, and float finishes.
-   Check concrete for proper level, thickness, alignment, and surface consistency.
-   Operate concrete saws, grinders, jackhammers, chipping hammers, mixers, and finishing tools.
-   Clean tools, equipment, and work areas after each pour.
-   Follow project plans, specifications, and supervisor instructions.
-   Maintain a safe, clean, and organized jobsite.
-   Perform additional skilled labor duties as assigned.

## Requirements

-   Previous experience as a concrete laborer, concrete finisher, or skilled construction laborer.
-   Hands-on experience with concrete placement and finishing.
-   Experience with concrete repair, patching, or surface preparation.
-   Ability to use floats, trowels, edgers, screeds, grinders, saws, and other concrete tools.
-   Ability to read a tape measure and follow basic layouts.
-   Ability to lift and carry at least 50 pounds.
-   Comfortable working outdoors and performing physically demanding work.
-   Must have reliable transportation and consistent attendance.
-   Must have required PPE, including a hard hat, safety glasses, gloves, high-visibility vest, and work boots.
-   Ability to follow directions and work effectively as part of a crew.

## Benefits

### Preferred Qualifications

-   Commercial or public-works concrete experience.
-   Experience with slabs, sidewalks, curbs, pads, and flatwork.
-   Experience with formwork and reinforcement installation.
-   Knowledge of concrete curing and surface-protection methods.
-   OSHA 10 certification.

## Apply

[Apply at Essel](https://apply.workable.com/esselenvironmental/j/BEACDD81DC/apply)

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