Dan Farris
Summary
Accomplished Journeyman Concrete Finisher with extensive experience at Cascade Civil, specializing in concrete finishing and surface preparation. Proven ability to lead teams and enhance project efficiency while ensuring high-quality results. Skilled in blueprint interpretation and structural reinforcement, consistently delivering smooth, durable surfaces that meet project specifications.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Journeyman Concrete Finisher
Cascade Civil
Redmond, Or
06.2019 - 02.2026
- Prepared surfaces for concrete pouring using various tools and techniques.
- Finished concrete to create smooth, even surfaces, enhancing quality of construction projects.
- Installed expansion joints and control joints to manage concrete movement.
- Operated power tools and equipment for effective finishing techniques.
- Trained junior workers in concrete finishing methods, improving team skill level and efficiency.
- Leveled surface of freshly-poured concrete with a screed board.
- Installed expansion joints in freshly-poured slabs with groovers or jointers.
- Installed forms for sidewalks, curbs, steps, gutters. prior to pouring concrete.
- Smoothed the surface of the concrete with finishing tools such as floats and trowels.
- Executed repairs on existing concrete structures with patching compounds, restoring integrity and appearance.
- Positioned wire mesh and rebar to reinforce concrete.
- Finished surfaces by troweling, floating and brushing following project requirements and specifications.
- Maintained safety of work areas by adhering to strict regulations.
- Constructed forms to create various concrete structures.
- Used forklifts and other equipment to move materials and complete project work with construction team.
- Molded expansion joints and edges using edging tools, jointers, and straightedge.
- Reviewed blueprints and other drawings to identify correct grades.
- Set concrete forms to desired pitch and depth and aligned.
- Signaled truck driver to pour concrete and move chute, directing concrete on forms.
- Prioritized tasks for each job after reading project blueprints and documents.
Journeyman Concrete Finisher
Dave ogden
Bend, Or
06.2008 - 02.2019
- Finished concrete to achieve smooth, even surfaces for construction projects.
- Leveled surface of freshly-poured concrete with a screed board.
- Finished surfaces by troweling, floating and brushing following project requirements and specifications.
- Installed forms for sidewalks, curbs, steps, and gutters prior to pouring concrete to ensure structural integrity and compliance with project specifications.
- Set concrete forms to desired pitch and depth and aligned.
- Installed expansion joints and control joints to manage concrete movement.
- Operated power tools and equipment to achieve precise finishes and enhance overall quality of concrete work.
- Positioned wire mesh and rebar to reinforce concrete.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize workflow and maintain project timelines on job sites.
- Maintained safety standards while working in high-pressure construction environments.
- Performed repairs on existing concrete structures using patching compounds and other materials.
- Created requested finishes and results using small gravel for pebble appearance and other techniques.
- Constructed forms to create various concrete structures.
- Used forklifts and other equipment to move materials and complete project work with construction team.
Concrete Finisher
Mike Aldrich
Bend, Or
05.2000 - 01.2008
- Finished concrete surfaces, achieving smooth and level finishes for quality assurance.
- Finished surfaces by hand-troweling or machine-troweling for a smooth finish.
- Operated power tools for mixing and pouring concrete, enhancing workflow efficiency.
- Collaborated with team to set forms and prepare site for concrete work.
- Assisted in setting up formwork prior to pouring concrete.
- Positioned wire mesh and rebar to reinforce concrete.
- Monitored weather conditions to determine optimal pouring times.
- Used numerous types of power tools and other equipment daily.
- Maintained safety of work areas by strictly adhering to regulations, ensuring compliance and safety.
Journeyman Concrete Finisher
Cascade Civil
Redmond, Or
Education
GED
Bend, OrSkills
- Joint cutting
- Concrete repair techniques
- Hand troweling
- Formwork construction
- Rebar installation
- Surface preparation
- Joint cutting
- Driveway installation
- Slab-on-grade construction
- Sidewalk construction
- Stamped concrete application
- Broom finishing
- Power trowel operation
- Trowel operation
- Screed usage
- Hand tool operation
- Form setting
- Blueprint interpretation
- Structural reinforcement
- Commercial construction experience
- Equipment operation
- Commercial construction experience
- Slab-on-grade construction
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Journeyman Concrete Finisher
Cascade Civil
06.2019 - 02.2026
Journeyman Concrete Finisher
Dave ogden
06.2008 - 02.2019
Concrete Finisher
Mike Aldrich
05.2000 - 01.2008
Journeyman Concrete Finisher
Cascade Civil
GED