Concrete Skilled Labor

Salinas, California, US on site Until 9/28/2026 First posted July 30, 2026 Last posted July 30, 2026
Job 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.
About this role

Summary

Assist with concrete placement, repair, finishing, and formwork on construction sites.

Job title

Concrete Skilled Labor

Experience level

entry level

Industry

construction

Location requirements

Salinas, California, United States; no remote work allowed.

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

concrete placementfinishinguse of hand tools and power toolsreading tape measurelifting at least 50 pounds

Preferred skills

concrete repairsurface preparationformworkOSHA 10

Specializations

concretefinishingformworkrebarsurface preparation
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Salinas, CA, USA

On-site City