Anyone know anything about concrete?

How many yards is the pad? If the pad is any size at all then you might be better off finding someone with experience. Trust me. At least find a relative who has done it before to help out.
You will need a screed board, bull float, a couple of mag. floats, knee boards, trials, edgers and a couple of guys if it is any size at all? Concrete is something that you don't mess around with because it's a one shot deal. This might help. http://www.wikihow.com/Finish-Concrete