Concrete Finisher

Work Term: Permanent
- Work Language: English
- Hours: 30 to 40 hours per week
- Education: Other trades certificate or diploma
- Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years
- or equivalent experience
**Work site environment**:

- Dusty
- At heights
- Cold/refrigerated
- Dangerous
- Hot
- Noisy
- Outdoors
- Confined spaces
**Work setting**:

- Rural area
- Urban area
- Commercial
- Institutional
- Residential
- Sidewalks and curbs
- Various locations
**Tasks**:

- Check formwork, granular base and steel reinforcement materials and direct placement of concrete into forms or onto surfaces according to grade
- Operate power vibrators to compact concrete
- Level top surface concrete according to grade and depth specification
- Tend or feed machines or equipment used in construction
- Remove rubble and other debris at construction sites
- Perform routine maintenance work
- Mix, pour and spread materials
- Load, unload and transport construction materials
- Level earth to fine grade specifications
- Erect and dismantle concrete forms, scaffolding, ramps, catwalks shoring and barricades
- Assist heavy equipment operators
- Clean and pile salvaged materials
**Type of materials**:

- Hardners and epoxies
- Light weight concrete
- Reinforcing membrane and protective covering
**Equipment and machinery experience**:

- Concrete saws
- Concrete vibrators
- Circular saws
- Curbing machine
**Construction specialization**:

- Industrial, commercial and institutional
**Security and safety**:

- Criminal record check
**Transportation/travel information**:

- Valid driver's licence
- Own transportation
- Own vehicle
**Work conditions and physical capabilities**:

- Physically demanding
- Handling heavy loads
- Bending, crouching, kneeling
- Attention to detail
- Sound discrimination
- Fast-paced environment
- Work under pressure
- Repetitive tasks
- Manual dexterity
- Hand-eye co-ordination
- Tight deadlines
**Weight handling**:

- Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)
**Own tools/equipment**:

- Steel-toed safety boots
- Cellular phone
**Personal suitability**:

- Accurate
- Excellent oral communication
- Flexibility
- Team player
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Dependability
- Reliability
**Screening questions**:

- Are you available for shift or on-call work?
- Are you available for the advertised start date?
- Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
- Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
- Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
**Green job**:

- Involves duties and responsibilities that lead to positive environmental outcomes
- Involves supporting green economy sectors
**Health benefits**:

- Dental plan
- Disability benefits
- Health care plan
- Paramedical services coverage
- Vision care benefits
**Long term benefits**:

- Life insurance
**Other benefits**:

- Free parking available
- Parking available