H-1B Visa Concrete Finisher Jobs
Concrete Finisher roles qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship when the position requires a bachelor's degree in a directly related field such as civil engineering or construction management. Employers filing an LCA must certify the offered wage meets the DOL prevailing wage for your work location, which varies significantly by metro area.
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At Lithko Contracting, you’ll be part of a team that’s leading the way in concrete construction. Our expertise spans various industries, including industrial and manufacturing facilities, healthcare and educational institutions, chip plants, and data centers. Each year, we place over 100 million square feet of concrete and generate over $1.7 billion in revenue. With more than 25 locations across the nation and over 5,000 coworkers, Lithko offers ample opportunities to advance your skills, grow your career, and build beyond expectations.
Role Description
Concrete Finishers deliver the final quality of concrete surfaces by leveling, smoothing, and finishing placed concrete. This role combines craftsmanship with technical skill in using hand tools, power finishing equipment, and riding machines to achieve specified tolerances and finishes. Must have at least 5 years’ commercial finishing experience. (Floors, tilt ups, paving, stairs, curb n gutter, sidewalks, metal decks, structural decks) Concrete Finishers are essential in meeting customer expectations and bringing the concrete work to its finished state.
Key Responsibilities
- Concrete Finishing: Smooth and finish concrete surfaces to required specifications.
- Tool Operation: Operate hand and power finishing tools effectively.
- Daily Execution: Carry out finishing tasks in alignment with daily work plans.
- Safety and Cleanliness: Contribute to safe and organized jobsite practices.
- Be reliable: Show up for work, be loyal and punctual.
Tasks & Duties
Concrete Finishing
- Spread, level, and consolidate freshly placed concrete to proper depth and consistency.
- Use shovel, come-a-long, hand floats, trowels, screeds, bull floats, fresno, edgers, jointers, pull hose, vibrating, saw cutting, walk behind and riding machines to achieve required finish.
- Patch voids, honeycombs, and other surface imperfections as needed.
Tool Operation
- Transport, set up, and maintain finishing equipment.
- Perform minor maintenance on hand and power finishing tools.
- Clean and store tools properly after each use.
Daily Execution
- Follow short-interval schedules for finishing tasks.
- Adjust methods based on weather conditions and mix design.
- Support sequencing of place/finish operations with Crew Task Lead.
Safety and Cleanliness
- Apply proper ergonomics and lifting techniques when handling equipment.
- Identify hazards related to slip, trip, and fall risks during finishing operations.
- Maintain a clean and organized work area during and after finishing activities.
- Commit to safety and using PPE.
The hourly range for this position is estimated to be between $30.00 and $36.00 per hour. Additional compensation in the form of a vehicle allowance, profit sharing, and company benefits may also be included.
Lithko is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage qualified women, veterans, individuals with disabilities, people of all races and ethnicities, and others to apply.
Who We Are
At Lithko Contracting, you’ll be part of a team that’s leading the way in concrete construction. Our expertise spans various industries, including industrial and manufacturing facilities, healthcare and educational institutions, chip plants, and data centers. Each year, we place over 100 million square feet of concrete and generate over $1.7 billion in revenue. With more than 25 locations across the nation and over 5,000 coworkers, Lithko offers ample opportunities to advance your skills, grow your career, and build beyond expectations.
Role Description
Concrete Finishers deliver the final quality of concrete surfaces by leveling, smoothing, and finishing placed concrete. This role combines craftsmanship with technical skill in using hand tools, power finishing equipment, and riding machines to achieve specified tolerances and finishes. Must have at least 5 years’ commercial finishing experience. (Floors, tilt ups, paving, stairs, curb n gutter, sidewalks, metal decks, structural decks) Concrete Finishers are essential in meeting customer expectations and bringing the concrete work to its finished state.
Key Responsibilities
- Concrete Finishing: Smooth and finish concrete surfaces to required specifications.
- Tool Operation: Operate hand and power finishing tools effectively.
- Daily Execution: Carry out finishing tasks in alignment with daily work plans.
- Safety and Cleanliness: Contribute to safe and organized jobsite practices.
- Be reliable: Show up for work, be loyal and punctual.
Tasks & Duties
Concrete Finishing
- Spread, level, and consolidate freshly placed concrete to proper depth and consistency.
- Use shovel, come-a-long, hand floats, trowels, screeds, bull floats, fresno, edgers, jointers, pull hose, vibrating, saw cutting, walk behind and riding machines to achieve required finish.
- Patch voids, honeycombs, and other surface imperfections as needed.
Tool Operation
- Transport, set up, and maintain finishing equipment.
- Perform minor maintenance on hand and power finishing tools.
- Clean and store tools properly after each use.
Daily Execution
- Follow short-interval schedules for finishing tasks.
- Adjust methods based on weather conditions and mix design.
- Support sequencing of place/finish operations with Crew Task Lead.
Safety and Cleanliness
- Apply proper ergonomics and lifting techniques when handling equipment.
- Identify hazards related to slip, trip, and fall risks during finishing operations.
- Maintain a clean and organized work area during and after finishing activities.
- Commit to safety and using PPE.
The hourly range for this position is estimated to be between $30.00 and $36.00 per hour. Additional compensation in the form of a vehicle allowance, profit sharing, and company benefits may also be included.
Lithko is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage qualified women, veterans, individuals with disabilities, people of all races and ethnicities, and others to apply.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Concrete Finisher
Verify your degree meets specialty occupation
USCIS requires H-1B roles to demand a specific bachelor's degree, not just any degree. For Concrete Finisher positions, your employer's job posting must tie the role to civil engineering, construction management, or a directly related field to survive scrutiny.
Pull prevailing wage data before negotiating
Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the prevailing wage for your exact SOC code and work location before your offer letter is finalized. Your employer's LCA must certify at least that wage level, so knowing the number protects you.
Target employers with active LCA filing history
Search Migrate Mate to identify concrete and construction employers who have filed LCAs for H-1B workers in your target metro. Employers with recent filings already understand the process and are far less likely to withdraw sponsorship mid-hire.
Confirm your employer is E-Verify enrolled
H-1B employers must participate in E-Verify. Before accepting an offer, ask HR directly whether the company is enrolled. Unenrolled employers cannot legally employ H-1B workers, and discovering this late causes delays or forces you to restart your job search.
Gather certified foreign credential evaluations early
If your engineering or construction degree is from outside the U.S., get a credential evaluation from a NACES-approved evaluator before your employer files. USCIS scrutinizes foreign transcripts closely, and a missing or incomplete evaluation is a common source of Requests for Evidence.
Understand the cap and filing window timing
H-1B cap-subject petitions have a single annual registration window in March, with an October 1 start date if selected. Your employer must file within that cycle, so coordinate your start date and offer letter timing with USCIS's fiscal year calendar from the outset.
H-1B Visa Concrete Finisher: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Concrete Finisher role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
It depends on how the employer defines the position. A general labor-focused Concrete Finisher role typically does not qualify because H-1B requires the job to normally demand a specific bachelor's degree. Roles framed around concrete engineering, structural finishing specifications, or construction project management, where a civil engineering or construction management degree is required, have a stronger basis for qualifying. The employer's job description and internal requirements are critical.
How do I find construction employers who actually sponsor H-1B visas?
Migrate Mate filters employers by verified LCA filing history, so you can see which concrete and construction companies have sponsored H-1B workers in your target city. This is more reliable than applying broadly and hoping, because you're targeting employers who have already navigated the filing process and are willing to do it again.
What wage level does an H-1B employer need to certify for a Concrete Finisher role?
Your employer must certify on the LCA that your offered wage meets or exceeds the prevailing wage for your SOC code and work location, as determined by DOL. Prevailing wages for construction roles vary substantially by metro area. You can verify the applicable wage using the OFLC Wage Search before your offer is finalized to confirm your employer's number is compliant.
Can my employer file an H-1B petition for a Concrete Finisher role mid-year?
New cap-subject H-1B petitions can only be filed after registration selection in March, with an October 1 start date at the earliest. If your employer is cap-exempt, such as a qualifying nonprofit or research institution with a construction division, petitions can be filed year-round. Most private construction companies are cap-subject, so timing your offer around the annual registration window matters.
What documents should I prepare before my employer files my H-1B petition?
You'll need your educational transcripts and degree certificates, a credential evaluation if your degree is from outside the U.S., your current immigration documents including your I-94 and any prior visa stamps, and a detailed resume or CV showing relevant work history. O*NET lists the knowledge and skills associated with the Concrete Finisher occupation, which can help your employer draft a job description that aligns with the specialty occupation standard.