concrete finisher

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• or equivalent experience

Experience

7 months to less than 1 year

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work site environment

• Dusty
• Outdoors

Responsibilities

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
• Impart desired finish to concrete surfaces using hand and power tools
• 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
• Estimate costs and materials
• Read and interpret blueprints, maps, drawings and specifications

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Physically demanding
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Attention to detail

Own tools/equipment

• Hard hat
• Safety glasses/goggles

Personal suitability

• Team player
• Dependability