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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Jr. Davis Construction Company Inc. builds roads, bridges and highways that connect our communities! We are seeking passionate individuals eager to apply their skills to take their career to the next level.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Performs the concrete placement and finish to include placing, finishing, curing, and cutting of concrete slabs. JDC is one of the largest heavy highway and civil construction firms in the state with over 900 employees, while still retaining a family business atmosphere. We’ll respect your hard work and treat you like family.
Responsibilities:
- Patching and repairing of concrete work, concrete restoration and concrete joint treatments
- Applications of floor toppings
- Ensures floor finishes meet project requirements consistent with FF/FL terminology
- Proficient in the use of the tools/equipment – at the time of the place-finishing sequence including: straight edges to establish grade, bull floats, mops and Highway Straight Edges, float blades, combo blades, and finish blades. Hand tools for floor finishing, edging, and joint tooling. Single and double trowel machines. Curing, pump and vibratory equipment
- Walk-behind trowels and double riders
- Maintains up-to-date knowledge of all tools and equipment required
- Ensures proper maintenance of place/finish equipment and tools
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 3 recent years’ as a Concrete Finisher
- Active Driver license
- Must know how to finish concrete efficiently, safe and productive
- Must have experience finishing slabs, and stairs
- A plus if know to how to Rub and Patch
- Know the abbreviated and common construction terms for the equipment and materials used
- Must have a safety first attitude. Strict adherence to safety requirements and procedures is required
- Display a professional and courteous attitude to co-workers, supervisors, and the general public at all times
- Must be willing to travel and work away from home when required
- Must be willing to work nights and weekends, when necessary
KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS
- High School or equivalent or two (2) current years’ experience
Physical Requirements
- Monitor all personnel to ensure safety and PPE requirements
- Frequently lifts and/or moves objects weighing up to 50 pounds, and occasionally objects weighing more than 50 pounds
- Frequently walk on uneven surfaces, including natural ground in varying weather conditions
- Work environment periodically exposes the employees to high asphalt levels of noise and dust that is typically associated with a construction project
- Ability to lift heavy objects, walk and stand for long periods of time and perform physical labor under adverse field conditions
JOIN THE TEAM!
At JDC, we believe that our employees are the reason for our success. JDC provides rewarding and challenging careers, encourages professional growth and strives to help each employee achieve their full potential.
COMPANY BENEFITS:
We don’t just want to tell employees we care about them; we show it. That’s why we offer a comprehensive and competitive package to our employees:
- Competitive pay rates
- Medical, dental and vision insurance
- Voluntary life
- Supplemental insurances
- 401k
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays
- On-the-job training and skill development
- Complementary Wellness Clinic services
This is a great opportunity for the right candidate! At JDC, we promote a drug-free workplace environment and we pride ourselves on being an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.
INTRODUCTION
Jr. Davis Construction Company Inc. builds roads, bridges and highways that connect our communities! We are seeking passionate individuals eager to apply their skills to take their career to the next level.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Performs the concrete placement and finish to include placing, finishing, curing, and cutting of concrete slabs. JDC is one of the largest heavy highway and civil construction firms in the state with over 900 employees, while still retaining a family business atmosphere. We’ll respect your hard work and treat you like family.
Responsibilities:
- Patching and repairing of concrete work, concrete restoration and concrete joint treatments
- Applications of floor toppings
- Ensures floor finishes meet project requirements consistent with FF/FL terminology
- Proficient in the use of the tools/equipment – at the time of the place-finishing sequence including: straight edges to establish grade, bull floats, mops and Highway Straight Edges, float blades, combo blades, and finish blades. Hand tools for floor finishing, edging, and joint tooling. Single and double trowel machines. Curing, pump and vibratory equipment
- Walk-behind trowels and double riders
- Maintains up-to-date knowledge of all tools and equipment required
- Ensures proper maintenance of place/finish equipment and tools
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 3 recent years’ as a Concrete Finisher
- Active Driver license
- Must know how to finish concrete efficiently, safe and productive
- Must have experience finishing slabs, and stairs
- A plus if know to how to Rub and Patch
- Know the abbreviated and common construction terms for the equipment and materials used
- Must have a safety first attitude. Strict adherence to safety requirements and procedures is required
- Display a professional and courteous attitude to co-workers, supervisors, and the general public at all times
- Must be willing to travel and work away from home when required
- Must be willing to work nights and weekends, when necessary
KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS
- High School or equivalent or two (2) current years’ experience
Physical Requirements
- Monitor all personnel to ensure safety and PPE requirements
- Frequently lifts and/or moves objects weighing up to 50 pounds, and occasionally objects weighing more than 50 pounds
- Frequently walk on uneven surfaces, including natural ground in varying weather conditions
- Work environment periodically exposes the employees to high asphalt levels of noise and dust that is typically associated with a construction project
- Ability to lift heavy objects, walk and stand for long periods of time and perform physical labor under adverse field conditions
JOIN THE TEAM!
At JDC, we believe that our employees are the reason for our success. JDC provides rewarding and challenging careers, encourages professional growth and strives to help each employee achieve their full potential.
COMPANY BENEFITS:
We don’t just want to tell employees we care about them; we show it. That’s why we offer a comprehensive and competitive package to our employees:
- Competitive pay rates
- Medical, dental and vision insurance
- Voluntary life
- Supplemental insurances
- 401k
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays
- On-the-job training and skill development
- Complementary Wellness Clinic services
This is a great opportunity for the right candidate! At JDC, we promote a drug-free workplace environment and we pride ourselves on being an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Women and minorities are encouraged 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.