Formsetter-concrete Finisher
7 months ago
Formsetter-Concrete Finisher
New Westminster, British Columbia
**Number of Openings**: 2
**Hours per Week**: 40 hours per week.
**Employee Group**: CUPE, Local 387
**Location**: Engineering Operations Division: 901 First St
**Competition #**: 291
**Additional Details**:
Reporting to the Superintendent of Streets, you will perform skilled work in formsetting and concrete finishing relative to the construction of sidewalks, curbs, steps, retaining walls, stairs, gutters and related facilities. You will be responsible for selecting and measuring material; cutting and setting forms in accordance with established line and grade; placing, screeding, floating and finishing concrete surfaces, using floats, trowels, markers and edgers and installing reinforcing materials and expansion joints. You will also be responsible for performing various maintenance tasks that may arise within the Streets department including assisting with snow/ice control during winter operations.
**If you have the following characteristics and qualifications, we want to hear from you**:
- Completion of Grade 12 or equivalent and related experience in formsetting and concrete finishing.
- Considerable knowledge of the methods and practices used in setting forms for concrete work.
- Considerable knowledge in the materials, tools and equipment used for concrete work.
- Good knowledge of the methods, practices, materials, tools and equipment used in concrete finishing on sidewalks, curbs and related concrete maintenance and construction projects.
- Ability to perform skilled formsetting and concrete finishing duties.
- Ability to understand and work from line and grade markers and instructions.
- Ability to follow the safety precautions required in the work.
- Ability to effectively perform tasks with mínimal supervision.
- Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with crew members and other City departments.
- Ability to demonstrate and provide exceptional customer service skills.
- Ability to perform manual/physical labour and to work in all weather conditions.
- Skill in the use and care of tools and equipment used in formsetting and concrete finishing work.
- Valid Class 5 BC Driver’s License. (Class 3 with air brake endorsement is preferred).
- To support a workforce that reflects the diversity of our community; women, Indigenous Peoples, racialized individuals, persons of diverse sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (LGBTQ2S+), persons with disabilities, and others who may contribute to diversity of our workforce, are encouraged to express their interest._
- New Westminster is on the unceded and unsurrendered land of the Halq'eméylem-speaking peoples. It is acknowledged by the City that colonialism has made invisible their histories and connections to the land._
- We are learning and building relationships with the people whose lands we are on._
- We thank all applicants for their interest and advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted._
- This position is only open to those legally entitled to work in Canada._
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