Sidewalk Concrete Finisher

Employer

Ruby Rock Construction Ltd.

Languages

English

Education

No degree, certificate or diploma

Work site environment

• Dusty
• Noisy
• Outdoors

Work setting

• Commercial
• Industrial
• Roads and bridges
• Sidewalks and curbs
• Various locations
• Staff accommodation available

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
• 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
• Mix, pour and spread materials such as concrete and asphalt
• Load, unload and transport construction materials
• Erect and dismantle concrete forms, scaffolding, ramps, catwalks shoring and barricades
• Level earth to fine grade specifications

Type of materials

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

Transportation/travel information

• Willing to travel
• Travel expenses paid by employer

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Physically demanding
• Handling heavy loads
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Attention to detail
• Fast-paced environment

Weight handling

Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Flexibility
• Team player
• Dependability
• Organized

Employment terms options

Evening

Experience

3 years to less than 5 years

Employment terms options

• Morning
• Night
• Day
• Weekend
• Overtime required

Health benefits

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

Financial benefits

• Bonus
• Life insurance
• Mileage paid

Other benefits

Transportation provided by employer

Support for newcomers and refugees

• Offers mentorship programs that pair newcomers and/or refugees with experienced employees
• Does not require Canadian work experience

Support for youths

• Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth
• Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for 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 staff with awareness training to create a welcoming work environment for mature workers

Supports for visible minorities

• Offers mentorship programs that pair members of visible minorities with experienced employees
• Provides diversity and cross-cultural training to create a welcoming work environment for members of visible minorities