concrete pump operator

Education:

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate.

Work setting:

Various locations.

Tasks:

• Perform pre-operational inspection.
• Mix, pour and spread materials such as concrete and asphalt.
• Assist in framing houses, erecting walls and building roofs.
• Tend or feed machines or equipment used in construction.
• Adjust equipment, valves, pumps and controls and process equipment.

Type of materials:

Concrete products.

Type of heavy equipment operated:

• Concrete pumping equipment.
• Concrete spreader.

Equipment and machinery experience:

Pumps.

Construction specialization:

• Industrial, commercial and institutional.
• Residential.

Security and safety:

• Driving record check (abstract).
• Drug test.

Work conditions and physical capabilities:

• Fast-paced environment.
• Work under pressure.
• Physically demanding.
• Repetitive tasks.
• Attention to detail.

Personal suitability:

• Accurate.
• Team player.
• Hardworking.

Experience:

1 year to less than 2 years.

Green job:

Involves duties and responsibilities that lead to positive environmental outcomes.

Health benefits:

• Dental plan.
• Health care plan.

Support for youths:

• Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth.
• Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth.
• Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth.