Concrete Finisher

Are you looking for a career in the construction industry with endless potential? Do you desire to work in a culture of learning and growing together, fostering continual growth with diversity of knowledge and skills within the federal construction market sector? If so, please read on!

RQ construction is quickly becoming one of the leading players in the commercial & government industry on the East Coast. We have multiple projects throughout the Jacksonville, NC area, and are seeking full time Concrete Carpenter/Finisher to join our team. This position will be based out of Jacksonville, NC but will travel to support RQ projects throughout the region to include VA, NC, SC, LA, FL, & GA.

This position is responsible for all stages of concrete preparation and placement work including screeding and finishing surfaces of poured concrete, such as floors, walks, sidewalks, roads, or curbs using a variety of hand and power tools, as well as layout and construction of formwork to construct foundations, curbs, ramps, walls, and columns. Position will also patch voids using saws to cut control/contraction joints. The Concrete Carpenter/Finisher may also be responsible to assist in non-concrete related construction work as assigned.

This is all to be done using the appropriate equipment and implementing the required safety practices in support of RQ's Mission, Vision, and Values. All work is to be performed on the military bases and is paid the required Davis-Bacon prevailing wage. Employees will be compensated for travel time according to company policy.

Qualifications are as follows:

• A high school diploma or GED is the preferred minimum formal education for this position.
• Three or more years (or equivalent) field or trade work experience in concrete within the construction industry is strongly preferred; government, military, or large commercial construction experience preferred. Work in the design-build industry is preferred.
• English speaking, writing, and reading skills preferred.
• Specific training or certificates in the following preferred:
  • Trenching and shoring training
  • Fall protection training
  • Confined space training
  • Forklift/Manlift training and certificate
  • Lockout/Tagout Training
  • EM-385
  • OSHA 10-hour or OSHA 30-hour

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), religion (all aspects of religious beliefs, observance or practice, including religious dress or grooming practices) marital status, registered domestic partner status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition (including cancer or a record or history of cancer, and genetic characteristics), sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical condition), genetic information, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other basis or status protected by federal, state, or local law or ordinance or regulation.