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Job Title: Concrete Finisher (Per Diem)

$32-$34/HR + $130/day per diem (7 days per week)

Job Description

We are seeking experienced Skilled Concrete Finishers to support a growing, non-union contractor performing municipal concrete repair and replacement work throughout the Greater Saint Louis area. This is a travel-based assignment, ideal for candidates looking for steady hours, per diem, and consistent project flow. Our team performs high-volume repair and replacement work including sidewalks, parking lots, dock slabs, and related flatwork. Crews move directly from one job to the next, ensuring continuous work with no gaps between projects.

Responsibilities

• Perform full-cycle concrete work including demo, prep, placement, and finishing.
• Set forms for flatwork such as sidewalks, approaches, slabs, and stairs.
• Place reinforcement including rebar and dowels.
• Spread, screed, float, edge, broom, and/or trowel concrete to specification.
• Finish concrete cleanly around edges, fixtures, and structures.
• Set and adjust grates/frames to grade and finish accordingly.
• Operate jobsite equipment such as bobcats and backhoes.
• Use hand tools, saws, vibrators, and other concrete equipment.
• Maintain safety standards and jobsite expectations.

Essential Skills

• 5-10 or more years of concrete labor experience.
• Proven concrete finishing skills.
• Experience in setting forms and flatwork.
• Ability to work around grates and frames, setting to grade and finishing neatly.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with concrete demo, including saw cutting and jackhammering.
• Ability to read basic prints/layout or run/assist with grade using laser/levels.
• Experience with sidewalk/ADA-style repairs, steps, approaches, and slab replacement work.

Why Work Here?

Enjoy $130/day per diem paid 7 days/week, regardless of weather conditions. Benefit from consistent back-to-back projects with no bench time and strong overtime potential, resulting in higher weekly take-home pay. Work stays localized to the Saint Louis area, eliminating the need for cross-country travel.

Work Environment

Work is conducted outdoors, with crews pausing only during severe weather conditions.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Paducah, KY.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $32.00 - $34.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Paducah,KY.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 28, 2026.

About Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.