Patcher

POSITION SUMMARY

The primary purpose of this position is to finish and repair surfaces, concrete floors, walls, sidewalks, curbs, or other structures to specified textures. This includes knowledge of how to use concrete tools, such as, electric equipment tools, a bull float, various trowels, smart levels, and edger. It includes working at different concrete crafts at levels appropriate to training and skills, patching and finishing vertical concrete.

The incumbent must support the guiding beliefs and core values of Orion, which are centered on Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Teamwork most importantly, with each built upon the all-important foundation of Integrity.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

• Smooths and shapes surfaces of freshly poured concrete.
• Finishes concrete surfaces, wets, and rubs concrete with abrasive stone to impart finish.
• Removes rough defective spots from concrete surfaces and patches holes with fresh materials.
• Molds expansion joints and edges.
• Breaks up and repairs old concrete surfaces.
• Operates machinery including mechanized boom lifts with articulating baskets (man-lifts).
• Selects materials to match the task.
• Reads blueprints.
• Wears respiratory protection.
• Wears Tyvek or similar body-covering suits.
• Maintains Daily Time submittal and Equipment Daily Inspection Reports.
• Maintains equipment and tools to ensure long lasting use.
• All employees, current and former, must maintain confidentiality by not disclosing to others any confidential, proprietary or trade secret information belonging to the Company.

EMPLOYEE SAFETY AND COMPLIANCE

• Responsible and accountable for incumbent’s own personal safety.
• Responsible and accountable for the safety of all co-workers and any others on job site.
• Authorized and obligated to stop work on any task or series of tasks whenever an unsafe condition or situation is anticipated or is observed.
• Complies with all applicable laws, regulations and Company policies and procedures, and is subject to appropriate disciplinary action (including dismissal) for failure to comply.
• Reports all violations of applicable laws, regulations or Company policies and procedures promptly, and is subject to appropriate disciplinary action (including dismissal) for failure to do so.
• Performs other related duties as may be assigned or requested by immediate supervision (such as certification training, safety training, procedure review, etc.).

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

A minimum of three years of experience in the construction industry is required. Basic understanding of construction principles and procedures is required. A high school diploma or GED is preferred.  The incumbent also:

• Must be able to work in constant changes in weather and site conditions which may impede the work hours.
• Must be able to lift, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach and other similar activities as needed.

The Company expects and requires incumbent and each of its other employees to observe and fulfill the above and all other safety responsibilities and actively work toward maintaining a safe workplace.  Failure to do so can result in disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment.

The incumbent must be able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable workplace accommodation. 

The individual must also be able to wear and properly utilize appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) to work or visit within areas where it is required.  This includes hard hat, safety glasses, respirators, ear plugs, steel toed shoes, or other protective equipment as required by the work performed and location the work is being done.

This individual must also have the ability to identify critical issues and formulate action plans with all levels of management, including corporate and executive. 

The incumbent must possess the ability to remain calm during emergencies and respond appropriately as dictated by the circumstance of the incident and as directed by the Safety Representative or other management personnel. Must be able to evacuate the work area in a timely manner in emergencies.