Concrete Finisher's Assistant

2 days ago

Victoria, Canada The Corporation of The City of Victoria Full time

**Job Description**:
**Concrete Finisher’s Assistant**

**Competition Number**:25/36

**Posting Scope**:Internal / External

**Posted Date**:February 25, 2025

**Closing Date**:March 18, 2025, 4:30 PM PST

**Department**:Engineering & Public Works

**Posting Type**: Temporary - up to 10 months

**Work schedule**:Monday to Friday ( 40 hour work week)

**Salary**:$ 32.09 per hour, Pay Grade 4

**Job Code**:634

**Employee Group**:This is a CUPE Local 50 position

**Number of Vacancies**:4

**POSITION FUNCTION**

Assist in the construction of forms and placing of concrete for curbs, gutters and sidewalks.

**KEY DUTIES**

Operate various hand and power equipment such as shovels, jackhammers and concrete saws to prepare sites for concrete work such as sidewalks, curbs, gutters and driveways; lift and load broken concrete; erect, strip and clean forms; operate vehicle to pick up and deliver construction materials; act as padman to direct the operation of various construction and excavation equipment.

Assist in constructing forms to grades and alignments established from grade sheets and control points; assist with setting pins and arms to control the alignment of the curb extruder.

Perform related duties where qualified.

**INDEPENDENCE**

Work is assigned by supervisor and reviewed while in progress.

Problems are referred to supervisor.

**WORKING CONDITIONS**

**Physical Effort**:
Shovel, rake, load and dig heavy materials (often)

Build forms, place and finish concrete. (often)

Operate jackhammers, cut-off saws, plate tampers and compactors. (occasional)

**Mental Effort**:
Normal.

**Visual/Auditory Effort**:
Normal.

**Work Environment**:
Work outside in all weather conditions. (continuous)

Exposure to equipment noise. (often)

Work on construction sites. (continuous)

Work in moving traffic (occasional)

**KEY SKILLS AND ABILITIES**

Understand and discuss job related matters.

Operate various power equipment and hand tools.

**QUALIFICATIONS**

**Formal Education, Training and Occupational Certification**:
Grade 10.

Current and valid class 5 B.C. Driver’s licence.

**Experience**:
1 year of related experience.

or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

**OTHER**:
May be requested to substitute in a more senior position.

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