Concrete Finisher Jobs in Arlington, TX
Concrete finishers are in constant demand across Arlington, where nearly every new home, warehouse, parking lot, and roadway starts with concrete. With heavy residential construction from D.R. Horton, warehouse growth in the Great Southwest Industrial District, and ongoing City of Arlington and TxDOT infrastructure work, skilled finishers who can produce smooth, durable slabs and flatwork stay booked year-round.
Current concrete finisher Openings in Arlington, TX
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Top Arlington Employers Hiring Concrete Finishers
These contractors regularly hire concrete finishers across Arlington and Tarrant County:
- Manhattan Construction - structural concrete on large commercial and civic projects.
- McCarthy Building Companies - commercial and institutional concrete work.
- D.R. Horton - foundations and flatwork on new residential subdivisions.
- City of Arlington - public works, sidewalks, and roadway concrete.
- Local concrete contractors - driveways, slabs, and commercial flatwork.
- Construction staffing agencies - temp-to-hire concrete crews.
Concrete Finisher Salaries in Arlington
- Entry level (helper or laborer): about $16 to $20 per hour
- Experienced (skilled finisher): about $21 to $28 per hour
- Senior (lead finisher or foreman): about $28 to $36 per hour
These are estimates that vary by employer, project type, and whether the work is residential or commercial. Decorative and structural concrete specialists earn more, and many Arlington jobs add overtime, and larger contractors add health benefits and paid time off.
How to Become a Concrete Finisher in Arlington
Texas does not license concrete finishers, so most learn on the job starting as laborers, then advancing as they master floating, troweling, and finishing techniques. Tarrant County College offers construction trades courses, and the local Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) chapter runs craft training that includes concrete. An OSHA 10 card is required on many commercial sites, and a valid driver's license helps you reach job sites across the metro.
What the Job Involves
Concrete finishers place, spread, level, and finish concrete for foundations, slabs, sidewalks, driveways, and structural elements. In Arlington that means early morning pours to beat the Texas heat, working screeds, bull floats, and power trowels, and finishing surfaces before the concrete sets. The work is physically demanding, involving bending, kneeling, and racing the clock and weather during each pour.
Skills Employers Look For
- Floating, troweling, and edging technique
- Knowledge of concrete cure times and mixes
- Screed and power trowel operation
- Ability to work fast under time pressure
- Physical stamina for heat and repetitive bending
- Reliability for early-morning pour schedules
Career Path and Advancement
Arlington concrete finishers usually start as laborers, advance to skilled finishers, then to lead finisher and crew foreman. From there, many move into concrete superintendent roles with commercial contractors like Manhattan or McCarthy, and some start their own residential flatwork or decorative concrete businesses, which are in strong demand in the DFW housing market.
Related Careers in Arlington
If concrete work interests you, these related Arlington trades are also hiring:
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you need a license to be a concrete finisher in Arlington?
No. Texas does not license concrete finishers. Many Arlington commercial sites require an OSHA 10 safety card, and employers value proven finishing skill more than any credential.
How long does it take to become a concrete finisher in Arlington?
You can start as a laborer immediately. Becoming a skilled finisher who can run flatwork independently typically takes one to three years of on-the-job experience, faster with craft training through ABC or Tarrant County College.
What is the overtime pay for concrete finishers in Arlington?
Most Arlington concrete jobs pay time-and-a-half after 40 hours. Because pours often start before dawn and run until the finish is complete, hours can be long, and overtime is common during busy build seasons.
Can you do concrete finishing work remotely in Arlington?
No. Concrete finishing is entirely hands-on and must be done on-site during the pour. It cannot be done remotely.
Which Arlington employer pays concrete finishers the most?
Large commercial and structural contractors like Manhattan Construction and McCarthy typically pay the most for skilled and lead finishers, and decorative concrete specialists in the custom residential market can also earn at the top of the range.
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