sidewalk concrete finisher

Additional Information

• Work Term: Seasonal
• Work Language: English
• Hours: 40 to 60 hours per week
• Education: No degree, certificate or diploma
• Experience: 3 years to less than 5 years

Work site environment

• Dusty
• Noisy
• Outdoors

Work setting

• Relocation costs covered by employer
• Commercial
• Industrial
• Roads and bridges
• 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
• 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
• 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

Type of materials

• Colours and sealers
• Hardners and epoxies
• Reinforcing membrane and protective covering

Security and safety

• Drug test

Transportation/travel information

• Willing to travel
• Willing to travel regularly
• Travel expenses paid by employer

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Physically demanding
• Handling heavy loads
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Attention to detail

Own tools/equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Flexibility
• Team player

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan

Financial benefits

• Bonus
• Mileage paid

Long term benefits

• Life insurance
• Other benefits