Concrete Finisher

About the job

Precon

English

No degree, certificate or diploma

• Dusty
• At heights
• Hot
• Outdoors

Industrial

• Check formwork, granular base and steel reinforcement materials
• 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
• Work at heights, on scaffolding or swing stages
• Impart desired finish to concrete surfaces using hand and power tools
• Waterproof, damp proof and restore surfaces
• Repair, resurface and replace worn or damaged sections of concrete structures
• Read and interpret blueprints, maps, drawings and specifications
• Utilize hand and power tools
• Perform routine equipment maintenance
• Perform job-site calculations
• Operate forklift
• Operate heavy equipment
• Fill moulds with concrete
• Ensure that the quality of products meets established standards
• Maintain clean and safe work environment
• Communicate with other workers to co-ordinate the preparation and completion of work assignments
• Operate bridge or overhead cranes to lift, move and place plant machinery and materials

Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate

Tablet computer

• Valid driver's licence
• Own transportation

• Physically demanding
• Handling heavy loads
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Attention to detail
• Standing for extended periods

Steel-toed safety boots

• Accurate
• Excellent oral communication
• Team player
• Dependability

• Are you currently a student?
• Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?
• Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting for the position (English or French)?

• Early morning
• Morning

No experience (will train)

• Day
• Weekend
• Overtime available

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

• Free parking available
• Other benefits
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
• Team building opportunities
• Wellness program

• Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth
• Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth

• Applies hiring policies that discourage age discrimination
• Provides workspace accommodations, such as age-appropriate ergonomic considerations, to meet the physical needs of mature workers (for example: adjustable desks and chairs, accessible parking, etc.)
• Offers resources to help mature workers plan their retirement (for example: financial planning, access to pension and benefits, lifestyle adjustments, etc.)

Offers mentorship programs that pair members of visible minorities with experienced employees