concrete finisher
About the role
Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate. Work site environment: Dusty. Dangerous. Hot. Noisy. Outdoors. Work setting: On-site customer service. Urban area. Residential. Various locations. 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. Apply hardening and sealing components to cure surfaces. Repair, resurface and replace worn or damaged sections of concrete structures. Read and interpret blueprints, maps, drawings and specifications. Monitor safety conditions. Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses : Cement Finisher Trade Certification. Occupational Health and Safety Certificate. Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate. Type of materials: Colours and sealers. Hardners and epoxies. Type of product: Power tools. Swimming pools/equipment. Type of heavy equipment operated: Concrete spreader. Compactor. Type of related experience: Landscape construction. Equipment and machinery experience: Hand tools. Construction machinery. Concrete saws. Concrete finishing machine. Area of work experience: Landscaping. Construction specialization: Poured concrete. Sales experience: Concrete products. 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. Standing for extended periods. Own tools/equipment: Tools. Safety equipment/gear. Steel-toed safety boots. Hard hat. Personal suitability: Accurate. Client focus. Excellent oral communication. Flexibility. Team player. Dependability. Screening questions: Are you authorized to work in Canada?. Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?. Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?. Employment terms options: Early morning. Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years. Employment terms options: Morning. Day.