What are the responsibilities and job description for the Decorative Concrete Edging Finisher/Crew Lead position at The Sharper Edge?
Job Summary
We are looking for someone who can learn the installation process for our decorative concrete edging, learn the process as part of our crew and then become a crew lead as we expand our business.
Education is not a concern, but you must be fluent in English and able to interact professionally with our clients. We specialize in decorative concrete edging, which is a zero slump product that is different from standard concrete work. My crew lead has been with us for 13 years and I treat my employees like a person, not a number. This is a physical job that requires the ability to lift up to 100 lbs regularly.
Here is a video of the basics of installing decorative concrete edging including the equipment you will need to use. PLEASE review this before applying as this is what you will be doing all day.
https://youtu.be/CFMK9N_Ro2g
We will be inviting select candidates for a partial day of paid training to see how well they can run the equipment.
Required Abilities
- Must be fluent in English and able to professionally interact with customers
- Able to quickly learn how to run an extruder (see video)
- Able to judge moisture content for zero slump concrete
- Troweling and finishing the concrete edging (see video)
- Working motorized wheel barrow and mixer
- Able to run a front loader to load trailer
- Able to pull a 24' trailer and drive a 26' box truck.
- Attention to detail
- Must have or be able to obtain a DOT medical card.
- Must have get a Class E license if you live in Missouri
My current crew lead has been with us for 13 years. I have had multiple family members of my crew and staff working here as well. I treat my employees the way I would like to be treated. If you are looking for someone who will treat you like a person and not a number, please apply. We don't use AI to screen and I will read each application personally. There is an automatic message that will be sent after your application, so please respond to that. The more information you provide the more likely it is you will get a call.
Responsibilities
- Mix portland, sand and integral color to specifications then shovel into extruder.
- Extrude and finish our decorative concrete edging, ensuring precise edge details and a high-quality finish.
- Ability to train to lead a crew of their own.
- Set up equipment, prepare bed, and measure layout for decorative edging; pour, finish, and texture edges to specification.
- Operate hand and power tools, concrete mixers, and edging installation as required.
- Monitor safety protocols, maintain equipment, and coordinate tasks with the crew to meet project timelines.
Salary : $20 - $25