Job Description

Merlo Construction is a growing self-perform commercial concrete and excavation contractor building commercial and industrial projects across Metro Detroit. We're looking for skilled concrete finishers who take pride in a clean, level pour and consistently hit their numbers. Job Locations: Projects throughout Southeast and South-Central Michigan. Daily travel to jobsites is required. Schedule: Full-time What You'll Do

• Finish all phases of concrete flatwork, including floors, sidewalks, parking lots, curbs, walkways, and walls, using rakes, screeds, floats, edgers, and trowels
• Operate a variety of tools and equipment, including bull floats, straight edges, hand floats, edgers, brooms, and power trowels
• Grind, patch, and repair concrete surfaces as needed
• Set edge formwork straight and to grade
• Place wire mesh and rebar
• Maintain clean, organized tools, equipment, and jobsites throughout the workday
• Meet daily production goals while maintaining high standards of quality and workmanship

Safety

• Safety is the top priority on every Merlo job
• OSHA 10 certification and additional safety training provided
• Weekly toolbox talks
• Work in an open "see something, say something" environment where every crew member is encouraged to speak up about safety concerns

Requirements Required

• 2+ years of commercial or industrial concrete finishing experience
• Proficiency with standard concrete finishing tools and equipment
• Valid government-issued ID
• Reliable and punctual attendance
• Professional, respectful attitude toward coworkers and crew members

Preferred

• ACI certification
• Experience operating ride-on and walk-behind power trowels
• Laser screed experience
• Curb and wall finishing background
• Experience using concrete saws and grinders
• Class A CDL

Equipment Experience Preferred experience operating or working with:

• Ride-on and walk-behind power trowels
• Laser screeds
• Skid Steers
• Concrete buggies
• Laser levels

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to stand, kneel, bend, and work on your feet for extended periods
• Willing to travel to jobsites across Southeast and South-Central Michigan

Work Environment Mostly outdoor work in all weather, uneven ground, amid active jobsites, loud equipment, and nearby traffic. Some projects also involve indoor work. What We Offer

• Overtime opportunities
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• HSA program
• 401(k) with company match
• Financial planning services
• 6 paid holidays plus PTO
• Referral bonus program
• Real advancement opportunities — our foremen and superintendents started on the crew

Why Merlo We're family-owned and team-first — you'll know the owners by name and see them on-site. Our crews tackle demanding commercial concrete projects across Southeast and South-Central Michigan, and there's real satisfaction in driving past a job you helped build. Merlo Construction is an equal employment opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on merit and business needs, and not on race, color, citizenship status, national origin, ancestry, gender, sexual orientation, age, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, height, weight, marital status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information, or any other factor protected by federal, state, or local law.

Job Tags

Full time, For contractors, Local area

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