concrete finisher

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
  
  

Experience

5 years or more

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work site environment

• Dusty
• At heights
• Cold/refrigerated
• Dangerous
• Hot
• Noisy
• Outdoors
• Wet/damp
  
  

Work setting

• Remote location
• Rural area
• Urban area
• Commercial
• Industrial
• Roads and bridges
• Sidewalks and curbs
• Various locations
  
  

Responsibilities

Tasks

• 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
• Instruct apprentices
• Apply hardening and sealing components to cure surfaces
• Repair, resurface and replace worn or damaged sections of concrete structures
  
  

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate
  
  

Experience and specialization

Type of materials

• Colours and sealers
• Hardners and epoxies
• Light weight concrete
  
  

Additional information

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver's licence
• Own transportation
• Own vehicle
  
  

Own tools/equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots
• Hard hat
• Safety glasses/goggles
• Ear plugs
• Gloves
  
  

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility
• Team player
• Dependability
  
  

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits
  
  

Other Benefits

• Free parking available
  
  

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

• Recruits newcomers and/or refugees who were displaced by a conflict or a natural disaster (for example: Ukraine, Afghanistan, etc.)
• Supports newcomers and/or refugees with foreign credential recognition
• Does not require Canadian work experience
  
  

Support for Veterans

• Supports Veterans in translating their military skills and experience into the language of the civilian job market