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Kinsley Construction

Builds facilities and infrastructure

Building Concrete Foreman/ Concrete Finisher/ Concrete Carpenter/ Concrete Laborer

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/21/2026
No salary listed
Entry, Junior, Mid
York, PA, USA
In PersonSome jobs require out-of-town travel and may require overnight stays.
Building Trades

About the job

Requirements
  • The Concrete Working Foreman must have previous experience directing a workforce.
  • The Concrete Working Foreman must be able to perform physical activities involving climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling materials, and use hands and arms to handle, install, position, and manipulate objects.
  • The Concrete Working Foreman must be able to read construction and rebar drawings, understand and follow oral and written instructions, and maintain effective working relationships.
  • The Concrete Working Foreman must be able to perform manual tasks for extended periods in unfavorable weather conditions and have transportation to assigned job sites.
  • The Concrete Working Foreman must have a valid driver's license, pass a Department of Transportation pre-employment physical and drug/alcohol screening, and be willing to travel out of town, including overnight stays for some jobs.
  • The Concrete Working Foreman must have extensive experience with horizontal and vertical concrete.
  • The Concrete Finisher must have at least 3 years of experience finishing concrete and be able to operate rider and walk-behind trowels.
  • The Concrete Finisher must have previous carpentry and/or concrete work experience, understand and follow oral and written instructions, and be physically fit for climbing, lifting, balancing, and handling materials.
  • The Concrete Finisher must be available for flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, and have reliable transportation to assigned job sites.
  • The Concrete Finisher must be skilled in using hand and power tools, able to work in unfavorable weather conditions for extended periods, and able to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
  • The Concrete Carpenter must have basic math skills for measuring material quantities and knowledge of nails, screws, staples, adhesives, and hand and power tools, including circular saws, nail guns, sanders, tape measures, squares, levels, and brooms.
  • The Concrete Carpenter must know formwork, understand and follow oral and written instructions, and be able to perform physical and manual tasks, including climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling materials, for extended periods and sometimes in unfavorable weather.
  • The Concrete Carpenter must establish and maintain effective professional working relationships, work flexible hours including evenings and weekends as required, have transportation to assigned job sites, and reliably arrive on time with the tools needed for the work.
  • The Concrete Laborer should have prior construction, masonry, or concrete work experience; this experience is helpful rather than required.
  • The Concrete Laborer should be able to read basic construction plans or follow layout; this is a plus rather than required.
  • The Concrete Laborer must be comfortable standing, bending, kneeling, and performing repetitive tasks for long hours; able to work outdoors in all weather; understand measurements, leveling, and basic math; and have reliable transportation to job sites.
  • The Concrete Laborer must be able to use hand and power tools such as trowels, screeds, saws, grinders, and compactors, and be willing to work overtime, weekends, or early mornings as project needs require.
Responsibilities
  • The Concrete Working Foreman leads, manages, and motivates crews of 3 to 6 individuals.
  • The Concrete Working Foreman plans and schedules the manpower, tools, materials, and equipment required to complete jobs.
  • The Concrete Working Foreman completes daily timesheets and maintains daily logs.
  • The Concrete Working Foreman implements safe work practices and ensures job sites and practices comply with Occupational Safety and Health Administration rules and regulations.
  • The Concrete Working Foreman delegates responsibilities and tasks to crew members and oversees and trains new crew members.
  • The Concrete Working Foreman communicates and reports job status, interfaces with clients, and maintains the contractor's reputation.
  • The Concrete Working Foreman uses instruments for precise layout as needed; reads drawings, plans, and blueprints and conveys information to others.
  • The Concrete Working Foreman identifies and researches resources, labor, and equipment needed to complete projects efficiently.
  • The Concrete Working Foreman operates general construction equipment such as skid steers, excavators, and telehandlers.
  • The Concrete Working Foreman sets complex forms and installs or oversees installation of reinforcing rebar or mesh wire to ensure a high-quality finished product.
  • The Concrete Finisher checks and sets concrete forms for proper construction alignment, operates rider trowels and/or walk-behind machines, and installs reinforcing rebar or mesh wire as needed.
  • The Concrete Finisher spreads, levels, and smooths concrete using straight edges, vibrating screeds, walk-behind and ride-on trowel machines, and hand trowels.
  • The Concrete Carpenter handles wood, plastic, and other materials; cleans and prepares construction sites by removing debris and hazards; and follows safe work practices and procedures.
  • The Concrete Carpenter works with bracing, scaffolding, temporary structures, and concrete wall forms, and works on concrete foundations.
  • The Concrete Carpenter follows blueprints and building plans.
  • The Concrete Laborer ensures work sites are safe and ready for concrete work.
  • The Concrete Laborer constructs and installs wood or metal forms for foundations, sidewalks, slabs, walls, and other concrete structures.
  • The Concrete Laborer operates mixers, follows mix ratios, transports concrete using wheelbarrows or pumps, and pours it into prepared forms.
  • The Concrete Laborer uses screeds, floats, trowels, and edgers to achieve the required surface texture and finish.
  • The Concrete Laborer installs rebar, wire mesh, or other reinforcement systems to strengthen concrete structures and operates power tools such as saws, grinders, compactors, and vibrators.
  • The Concrete Laborer assists the crew as needed and helps with demolition, excavation, and site cleanup.
  • The Concrete Laborer follows Occupational Safety and Health Administration and site-specific safety protocols and performs physically demanding tasks, including standing, bending, kneeling, lifting heavy materials, and repetitive work for extended periods.
Desired Qualifications
  • For the Concrete Laborer role, prior experience with construction, masonry, or concrete work is helpful.
  • For the Concrete Laborer role, the ability to read basic construction plans or follow layout is a plus.

About the company

Kinsley Construction builds commercial facilities, public infrastructure and industrial plants for clients throughout the Mid-Atlantic region. Its building and civil teams handle work from design through construction, including site development, bridges and underground utilities. The industrial division constructs and renovates heavy manufacturing facilities and handles maintenance, while Kinsley Materials produces construction products for sale to other contractors. Customers hire the company for construction management, general contracting and project delivery, with its own crews carrying out several trades. Founded in 1963, Kinsley Construction is headquartered in York, Pennsylvania.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

York, PA

Founded

1963

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What believers are saying

  • Trade entry has clear eligibility: Kinsley's Lancaster carpenter/concrete trainees need to be adults with a diploma or equivalent.
  • Field travel adds pay: eligible Kinsley employees receive hourly Incentive Zone Pay based on home-to-job-site distance.
  • Time off includes fixed holidays: Kinsley's benefits package lists nine paid holidays alongside paid time off.

What critics are saying

  • Industrial travel affects home life: Kinsley's millwright/welder posting requires overnight stays in double-occupancy hotels.
  • Utilities schedules vary: Kinsley's York asphalt and concrete patching crews require evening and weekend availability.
  • Trainees need independent transport: Kinsley's Lancaster role requires a driver's license and reliable transportation.

What makes Kinsley Construction unique

  • Family leadership remains embedded: Andrew and James Kinsley oversee paired divisions as chief operating officers.
  • Fabrication stays in-house: Kinsley's 116,000-square-foot shop builds structural steel and custom industrial weldments.
  • Materials logistics use owned equipment: Kinsley Materials operates 50 dump trucks serving a 100-mile radius.

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