concrete finisher

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• No degree, certificate or diploma

Experience

3 years to less than 5 years

On the road

Work locations may vary. Frequent or constant travel is required from the employee.

Work site environment

• Dusty
• Noisy
• Outdoors

Work setting

• Rural area
• Urban area
• Commercial
• Industrial
• Institutional
• Residential
• Roads and bridges
• Sidewalks and curbs
• Various locations
• Construction

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
• Apply hardening and sealing components to cure surfaces
• Repair, resurface and replace worn or damaged sections of concrete structures
• Erect and dismantle concrete forms, scaffolding, ramps, catwalks shoring and barricades

Experience and specialization

Type of materials

• Colours and sealers
• Hardners and epoxies

Additional information

Transportation/travel information

• Willing to travel
• Travel expenses paid by employer

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Physically demanding
• Handling heavy loads
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Attention to detail

Own tools/equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots
• Gloves

Personal suitability

• Flexibility
• Team player
• Reliability

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Group insurance benefits

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Learning/training paid by employer
• Transportation provided by employer

Employment groups

This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:

Support for newcomers and refugees

• Does not require Canadian work experience

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

Support for Indigenous people

• Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Indigenous workers

Support for mature workers

• 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.)

Supports for visible minorities

• Offers mentorship programs that pair members of visible minorities with experienced employees

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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