concrete finisher
About this job
Overview
Languages
English
Education
- Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
Experience
3 years to less than 5 years
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Work site environment
- Dusty
- At heights
- Cold/refrigerated
- Hot
- Noisy
- Outdoors
- Wet/damp
Work setting
- Remote location
- Rural area
- Willing to relocate
- Construction site
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
- 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
Additional information
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
Benefits
Other benefits
- Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (DPSP)
- On-site amenities
- On-site housing options
- Team building opportunities
- Parking available
- Wellness program
Employment groups
This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:
Support for youths- Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth
Employment groups - Help
Membership in a group is not a job requirement. All interested applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.
This employer is committed to providing all job applicants with equal employment opportunities, and promoting inclusion. If you self-identify as a member of any employment group, you are encouraged to indicate it in your application.
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