Cement finisher
THE FOUNDATION GROUP INC. Calgary, Alberta
Permanent
Full time
As soon as possible
Description
- Work Term: Permanent
- Work Language: English
- Hours: 30 to 44 hours per week
- Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
- Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years
Work site environment- Dusty
- Cold/refrigerated
- Dangerous
- Hot
- Noisy
- Outdoors
- Wet/damp
Work setting- On-site customer service
- Remote location
- Rural area
- Urban area
- Willing to relocate
- Commercial
- Industrial
- Residential
- Sewers and water mains
- Sidewalks and curbs
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
- Work at heights, on scaffolding or swing stages
- Impart desired finish to concrete surfaces using hand and power tools
- Instruct apprentices
- Install anchor bolts, steel plates, door sills and other fixtures
- Apply hardening and sealing components to cure surfaces
- 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
Type of materials- Colours and sealers
- Hardners and epoxies
- Light weight concrete
- Mastic flooring
- Reinforcing membrane and protective covering
Transportation/travel information- Valid driver's licence
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- Safety equipment/gear
- Steel-toed safety boots
- Hard hat
- Safety glasses/goggles
- Ear plugs
- Gloves
Personal suitability- Accurate
- Client focus
- Excellent oral communication
- Flexibility
- Team player
- Dependability
Screening questions- Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
- Are you willing to relocate for this position?
- Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
- Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
Salary: $31.00 hourly
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