Independent Contractor Ripa Jobs (NOW HIRING)

RIPA & Associates is a civil and utility construction company headquartered in Tampa, Florida. We specialize in a wide range of projects, including commercial, multifamily, residential, and public sector developments throughout Central Florida. Since our establishment in 1998 by Frank Ripa, we have consistently ranked among the Top 100 Private Companies in the Tampa Bay area.

At RIPA, our continued success as a site contractor is attributed to our highly experienced and knowledgeable field management team. Comprising skilled project managers and superintendents, they are the driving force behind our exceptional quality, productivity, and exceptional customer service. Our employees are actively involved in professional organizations such as NUCA, SUCA, Associated Builders & Contractors, TBBA, American Society of Professional Estimators, the Society for Human Resource Management, and HR Tampa.

Working at RIPA & Associates comes with a range of benefits, including but not limited to: Medical, Vision, and Dental insurance, Short-Term Disability, Voluntary Life insurance, Paid Time Off (PTO), Referral Program, Employee Assistance Program, Company-provided Life insurance, and a 401(k) retirement plan.

Responsibilities:

• Setting forms that hold the concrete in place, ensuring they have the correct depth and pitch.
• Spreading, leveling, and smoothing concrete using come along, shovel, power trowel, power screed, and float.
• Monitoring the effects of weather conditions on the curing of the concrete.
• Safely operating equipment like power vibrator, power trowel, power screed, and drills.
• Applying hardening and sealing compounds to cure surfaces.
• Waterproofing, damp-proofing and restoring concrete surfaces.
• Directing the casting of concrete with the truck driver.
• Rub concrete with abrasive stone to finish.
• Removing rough/defective spots from the concrete surface, using power grinder, chisel or hammer.
• Break up and repair old concrete surfaces, patch holes with fresh concrete.
• Participating in routine maintenance and clean-up of job sites.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 2+ years of experience as a concrete finisher.
• Knowledge of hand tools and power tools used in concrete finishing.
• Physical strength and endurance, with the ability to work long hours, including overtime and weekends.
• Reliable personal transportation.
• Ability to understand and execute verbal and written instructions.
• Knowledge of safety protocols and procedures.
• Ability to work both independently and in a team.
• Ability to handle the physical labor required, including lifting heavy items and working in varying weather conditions.

RIPA provides Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment. Employment decisions are made based on qualifications, merit, and business needs, without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

RIPA complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment and reasonable accommodation in every location in which the Company operates. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leaves of absence, compensation, training, and all other employment practices.