Concrete Former (Finisher)

Job Overview

Job Description

Permanent, Full Time - 40 hrs per week.

Toronto - Kitchener.

Languages: English

Education: No degree, certificate or diploma

Experience: 3 years to less than 5 years

On the road: Work locations may vary. Frequent or constant travel is required from the employee.

Work site environment:
Hot
Outdoors
Wet/damp

Work setting:
Urban area
Residential

Responsibilities/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
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

Experience and specialization

Type of materials:
Colours and sealers
Hardners and epoxies
Light weight concrete
Mastic flooring
Reinforcing membrane and protective covering

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities:
Physically demanding
Handling heavy loads
Bending, crouching, kneeling
Standing for extended periods

Own tools/equipment:
Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability:
Flexibility
Team player
Dependability