Concrete Finisher

Employer

Precon

Languages

English

Education

No degree, certificate or diploma

Work site environment

• Dusty
• At heights
• Hot
• Outdoors

Work setting

Industrial

Tasks

• 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

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate

Computer and technology knowledge

Tablet computer

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver's licence
• Own transportation

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Own tools/equipment

Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Excellent oral communication
• Team player
• Dependability

Screening questions

• 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)?

Employment terms options

• Early morning
• Morning

Experience

No experience (will train)

Employment terms options

• Day
• Weekend
• Overtime available

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

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

Other benefits

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

Support for youths

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

Support for mature workers

• 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.)

Supports for visible minorities

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