concrete finisher

Education:

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate.

Tasks:

• Fill hollows and remove spots on freshly poured cement.
• Prepare tenders and quotations.
• Operate power vibrators to compact concrete.
• Level top surface concrete according to grade and depth specification.
• Work at heights, on scaffolding or swing stages.
• Impart desired finish to concrete surfaces using hand and power tools.
• Instruct apprentices.
• Install anchor bolts, steel plates, door sills and other fixtures.
• Apply hardening and sealing components to cure surfaces.
• Waterproof, damp proof and restore surfaces.
• Repair, resurface and replace worn or damaged sections of concrete structures.
• Operate CADD and other computer software systems.
• Read and interpret blueprints, maps, drawings and specifications.

Work conditions and physical capabilities:

• Physically demanding.
• Handling heavy loads.
• Bending, crouching, kneeling.
• Attention to detail.
• Standing for extended periods.
• Fast-paced environment.
• Manual dexterity.
• Hand-eye co-ordination.
• Ability to distinguish between colours.

Personal suitability:

• Flexibility.
• Team player.
• Judgement.
• Reliability.

Employment terms options:

• Early morning.
• Evening.

Experience:

3 years to less than 5 years.

Employment terms options:

• Morning.
• Day.