CONCRETE FINISHER (NOC 73100)

Salary: $36.00/hour

CONCRETE FINISHER (NOC 73100)

Company: GCS General Contracting Services Ltd.

Business information: We are industry leading experts on the safe and quality driven delivery of civil construction projects. Our primary scopes of expertise are horizontal directional drilling, concrete & asphalt and general earthworks & remediation.

Business Address: 54314 Range Road 255, St. Albert, AB, T8T 0T8

Work Location: Same as above and various locations in Alberta.

Type of Employment:Full time Permanent

Estimated Start Date:As soon as possible
Title of the position: Concrete Finisher

Vacancy: 10

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Check formworks, granular base and steel reinforcement materials and direct placement of concrete into forms or onto surfaces according to grade
• Level top surface concrete according to grade and depth specification
• Install anchor bolts, steel plates, door sills and other fixtures
• Repair, resurface and replace worn or damaged sections of concrete structures
• Fill hollows and remove spots on freshly poured cement
• Operate power vibrators to compact concrete
• Impart desired finish to concrete surfaces using hand and power tools
• Apply hardening and sealing components to cure surfaces
• Waterproof, damps proof and restore surfaces
• Instruct apprentices
• Work at heights, on scaffolding or swing stages
• Concrete remediation and working around underground utilities
• Assist with the preparation of tenders and quotations
• Estimate cost and materials
• Read and interpret blueprints and drawings for concrete forms, rebar reinforcement, as per project specifications
• Place and finish concrete surfaces to project specifications
• Execute field projects according to instructions provided by the client, project manager and the field supervisor
• Ensure freshly poured concrete surfaces are protected from constantly changing weather conditions (covered, heat & hoarded accordingly)
• Provide quality assurance/control for concrete pours
• Work with minimal supervision and direction
• Follow all safety and quality control procedures
• Participate in site safety meetings
• Drive to different job sites to perform job duties
• Asphalt paving and removal to prepare for concrete
  
• Concrete Curbing
  
• Snow Removal with snow blower, shovel and/or skid steer/loader if needed during the winter

REQUIREMENTS

• Education: Completion of high school is required or equivalent
• Experience:3 years to less than 5 years
• Experience with curb, sidewalk, and various flat work and driveway finishing is required
• Types of materials: colors and sealers, hardeners and epoxies, light weight concrete, reinforcing membrane and protective covering
• Grouting experience is an asset
• Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities: Tight deadlines, attention to detail, combination of sitting, standing, walking, handling heavy loads, bending, crouching, kneeling, standing for extended periods of time, physically demanding, overtime required.
• Weight handling: Up to 22.5 kg (50 lbs.)
• Personal Suitability:Client focus, team player, flexibility, accurate
• Security & Safety: Basic security clearance, drug test
• Work Site Environment: Dusty, noisy, weather conditions (hot, cold), wet/damp, outdoors, work at heights
• Work Setting: Urban areas, commercial, residential, roads and bridges, sidewalks and curbs, maintenance, various locations.

LICENCES AND SAFETY CERTIFICATIONS

• Valid drivers license is required
• CSTS 2020 training is required
• Ground Disturbance II training is required
• Standard First Aid training is an asset

Salary: $36.00 per hour, 30 - 72 hours per week.

Benefits: health and dental benefits, transportation from one site to another provided, financial benefits (Bonus) may be provided.

Important information: Work schedule will be 6 days per week. Flexibility on schedule is needed, therefore, depending on the duties to be completed or the weather conditions, the employee could start earlier or finish later. **We guarantee 30 hours of work per week** Overtime will be required.

Apply online or apply by mail / in person to:54314 Range Road 255, St. Albert, AB, T8T 0T8