concrete finisher

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.

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Fill hollows and remove spots on freshly poured cement
• Prepare tenders and quotations
• 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
• Waterproof, damp proof and restore surfaces
• Repair, resurface and replace worn or damaged sections of concrete structures
• Operate CADD and other computer software systems
• Read and interpret blueprints, maps, drawings and specifications

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Physically demanding
• Handling heavy loads
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Attention to detail
• Standing for extended periods
• Fast-paced environment
• Manual dexterity
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Ability to distinguish between colours

Personal suitability

• Flexibility
• Team player
• Judgement
• Reliability