Commercial Concrete Finisher

Job Overview

Company: KLH Enterprises

Pay: $23–$33 per hour, based on experience, plus annual bonus eligibility and overtime potential

Location: Milton, Delaware

Employment Type: Full-time

Project Scope: Commercial and industrial concrete

Travel: Local and regional project sites; employees generally return home each day

Required Licenses and Certifications: None required

The Opportunity

KLH Enterprises is seeking an experienced Commercial Concrete Finisher who can contribute throughout the full concrete-installation process—not just complete basic broom or hand finishes.

This position is designed for a skilled craft professional with experience on commercial or industrial projects, including large slabs, foundations, footings, loading areas, and related concrete work.

You will work as part of a field team focused on safety, quality, accountability, and completing projects correctly and efficiently.

This is not a residential flatwork-only position.

Successful candidates must be comfortable working on larger commercial pours and using professional finishing equipment, including walk-behind power trowels.

How You Will Make an Impact


* Prepare, place, screed, finish, and protect concrete for commercial and industrial projects.


* Pull and operate screed boards to establish proper grade and elevation.


* Float, edge, hand-trowel, broom, and complete other specified finishes.


* Operate walk-behind power trowels and related concrete-finishing equipment.


* Set, level, brace, and strip forms.


* Prepare subgrade and grade stone before concrete placement.


* Install, position, and tie reinforcing steel and wire mesh.


* Assist with footings, foundations, structural slabs, loading areas, ADA ramps, and other concrete installations.


* Read basic construction drawings, elevations, dimensions, and project specifications.


* Check forms, reinforcement, grade, and elevations before concrete placement.


* Apply curing compounds and protective measures as required.


* Repair, patch, and correct concrete surfaces when needed.


* Safely operate hand tools, power tools, and field equipment.


* Work effectively around concrete trucks, pumps, excavation equipment, and active commercial jobsites.


* Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.


* Communicate clearly with supervisors and crew members throughout each phase of the project.

Required Qualifications and Experience


* Professional concrete-finishing experience in commercial or industrial construction.


* Demonstrated ability to finish large commercial concrete pours.


* Experience operating walk-behind power trowels.


* Ability to pull a screed board and establish proper grade.


* Experience setting forms and preparing reinforcement.


* Knowledge of concrete placement, floating, edging, troweling, broom finishing, and curing.


* Ability to perform physically demanding work outdoors and in cha...