About this role
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.