concrete finisher
Education:
No degree, certificate or diploma.
Work site environment:
- Dusty.
- At heights.
- Hot.
- Outdoors.
- Work setting: Industrial.
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.
- Waterproof, damp proof and restore surfaces.
- Repair, resurface and replace worn or damaged sections of concrete structures.
- Read and interpret blueprints, maps, drawings and specifications.
- Utilize hand and power tools.
- Perform routine equipment maintenance.
- Perform job-site calculations.
- Operate forklift.
- Operate heavy equipment.
- Fill moulds with concrete.
- Ensure that the quality of products meets established standards.
- Maintain clean and safe work environment.
- Communicate with other workers to co-ordinate the preparation and completion of work assignments.
- Operate bridge or overhead cranes to lift, move and place plant machinery and materials.
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses :
Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate.
Computer and technology knowledge:
Tablet computer.
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.
- Standing for extended periods.
Own tools/equipment:
Steel-toed safety boots.
Personal suitability:
- Accurate.
- Excellent oral communication.
- Team player.
- Dependability.
Screening questions:
- Are you currently a student?.
- Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?.
- Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting for the position (English or French)?.
Employment terms options:
- Early morning.
- Morning.
Experience:
No experience (will train).
Employment terms options:
- Day.
- Weekend.
- Overtime available.
Health benefits:
- Dental plan.
- Health care plan.
- Vision care benefits.
Financial benefits:
- Group insurance benefits.
- Life insurance.
- Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP).
Other benefits:
- Free parking available.
- Other benefits.
- Paid time off (volunteering or personal days).
- Team building opportunities.
- Wellness program.
Support for youths:
- Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth.
- Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth.
Support for mature workers:
- Applies hiring policies that discourage age discrimination .
- Provides workspace accommodations, such as age-appropriate ergonomic considerations, to meet the physical needs of mature workers (for example: adjustable desks and chairs, accessible parking, etc.) .
- Offers resources to help mature workers plan their retirement (for example: financial planning, access to pension and benefits, lifestyle adjustments, etc.) .
Supports for visible minorities:
Offers mentorship programs that pair members of visible minorities with experienced employees.