concrete finisher
Education:
Secondary (high) school graduation certificate.
Work site environment:
- Dusty.
- At heights.
- Cold/refrigerated.
- Hot.
- Noisy.
- Outdoors.
- Wet/damp.
Work setting:
- Remote location.
- Rural area.
- Willing to relocate.
- Construction site.
Tasks:
- Check formwork, granular base and steel reinforcement materials.
- Direct placement of concrete into forms or onto surfaces according to grade.
- Fill hollows and remove spots on freshly poured cement.
- 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.
- Repair, resurface and replace worn or damaged sections of concrete structures.
- Read and interpret blueprints, maps, drawings and specifications.
Transportation/travel information:
- Valid driver's licence.
- Own transportation.
Work conditions and physical capabilities:
- Physically demanding.
- Handling heavy loads.
- Bending, crouching, kneeling.
- Attention to detail.
- Sound discrimination.
- Standing for extended periods.
Own tools/equipment:
- Tools.
- Steel-toed safety boots.
- Gloves.
- Rain gear.
Personal suitability:
- Accurate.
- Client focus.
- Excellent oral communication.
- Flexibility.
- Team player.
- Dependability.
Screening questions:
- Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?.
- Do you have experience working in this field?.
Employment terms options:
Early morning.
Experience:
3 years to less than 5 years.
Employment terms options:
- Morning.
- Day.
Other benefits:
- Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (DPSP).
- On-site amenities.
- On-site housing options.
- Team building opportunities.
- Parking available.
- Wellness program.
Support for youths:
Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth.