Epoxy & Concrete Polishing Finisher

Prep and application get a floor most of the way there. The finish is what the client actually sees, and it's the part that either holds up under forklift traffic for the next ten years or starts showing problems in year two. Laborers and installers handle prep and application; the Finisher runs the final coat, the decorative work, and the quality sign-off. You're the one deciding whether a floor meets spec before DTI's name goes on it.

Responsibilities

You will own the finish stage — final coats, decorative systems, and the quality call — working with less direct supervision than a laborer or installer, on both local and traveling jobs.

• Apply final coats on epoxy, polyaspartic, and other resinous flooring systems to spec
• Run decorative flake and quartz broadcast systems, including even distribution and full-coverage technique
• Execute metallic epoxy pours and other decorative finishes that require a steady hand and real technique, not just material knowledge
• Read a floor mid-process and catch problems (pinholes, uneven cure, contamination, moisture issues) before they become a callback
• Make the final call on whether a floor meets spec, and know when to push back rather than sign off on something that doesn't
• Coordinate the final stages of the install with the crew lead, including sequencing, cure times, and site conditions
• Keep pace on jobs with a tight shutdown or turnaround window without cutting corners on the finish
• Train and guide newer installers on finish technique when the job allows for it
• Travel with the crew to out-of-state jobs as scheduled and work some night hours when needed
• Flag problems on the floor immediately and communicate clearly with the crew lead and client-facing team

Requirements

• 2+ years of hands-on experience finishing epoxy or resinous concrete floors, including at least one decorative system (flake, quartz, or metallic)
• Demonstrated ability to independently judge whether a floor meets spec and troubleshoot problems mid-application
• Willingness and ability to travel for work, including multi-day trips to CA, AZ, NV, and TX
• Ability to work flexible hours, including occasional night shifts
• Ability to lift 50+ lbs repeatedly, kneel, bend, and stand on concrete for a full shift
• Comfortable working around chemicals, fumes, and dust with proper PPE (provided)
• Reliable, on time, and able to work with minimal direct supervision on the finish stage
• Valid driver's license

Preferred, but not required:

• Experience with metallic epoxy pours specifically
• Experience training or mentoring less experienced installers
• OSHA 10 Construction certification
• Prior experience traveling for construction or installation work
• Bilingual English/Spanish

Ideal Candidate

The finisher who fits this crew doesn't need someone standing over their shoulder to know a floor isn't right yet. They catch the problem while it's still fixable, not after the client walks the job. They can run a flake broadcast evenly under a deadline and still slow down for the metallic pour that doesn't forgive a rushed hand. When you apply, tell us which decorative systems you've run (flake, quartz, metallic) and the largest job you've finished independently.

Compensation

Pay ranges from $28–$45 per hour, placed by experience: Finishers with 2–4 years of finish-stage experience, solid on standard epoxy and flake/quartz broadcast, earn $28–$35; Senior Finishers with 4+ years who independently run metallic pours and decorative systems, are trusted with quality sign-off, and can train other installers earn $35–$45. Placement is determined during the interview and, where possible, a hands-on evaluation — what you can produce on a floor matters more than years on paper. Overtime is paid per California law. On travel jobs, DTI covers lodging and per diem for meals. PPE and required safety gear are provided.