Cement Finisher - DOW

Jardeg; Fort Saskatchewan; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Jardeg is seeking a skilled Cement Finisher for an industrial project in Fort Saskatchewan. The successful candidate will have a minimum of 3 years’ experience in concrete finishing. Responsibilities include inspecting and supervising concrete mixing, placing and finishing various concrete structures, repairing surfaces, and operating necessary tools. A CSTS 2020, WHMIS, and Fall Pro certificate is required. This position offers local accommodations and values inclusivity, welcoming applications from all qualified individuals.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience with concrete finishing.
• Experience using cutting and fastening tools, chipping and abrading tools.
• Experience using floats and darbies.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and supervise the mixing of concrete.
• Place and finish concrete floors, sidewalks, curbs, and structures.
• Repair, waterproof, and restore concrete surfaces.

Skills

Concrete finishing

Experience with hand and power tools

Experience using vibrators to consolidate concrete

Experience using trowels and finishing brooms

Education

CSTS 2020 / WHMIS / Fall Pro certificate

Job description

Job Overview

• Position: Cement Finisher – DOW
• Project Type: Industrial
• Project Location: Fort Saskatchewan
• Shift: Days
• Schedule: 14/7
• Accommodations: Local Only
• GC: Graham
• Allied Partner: Woodland Constructors Ltd
• Reference Number: 30968

Responsibilities

• Inspect and/or supervise the mixing of concrete
• Direct pouring, tamps, screeds, floats; and prepare for finishing troweling and edging
• Place and finish concrete floors, sidewalks, curbs, bridge decks and other concrete structures
• Repair, waterproof and restore concrete surfaces
• Level and smooth the surface, round the edges, and make joints or grooves to help control cracking on the surface
• Perform hand troweling for hard to reach spots in corners, edges, and around pipes
• Set the forms that hold concrete to the desired pitch and depth, and alignment
• Spread, level, and smooth concrete, using rake, shovel, hand or power trowel, hand or power screed, and float
• Mold expansion joints and edges using edging tools, jointers, and straightedge
• Signal truck driver to position truck to facilitate pouring concrete, and move chute to direct concrete on forms
• Produce rough concrete surface using broom
• Operate power vibrator to compact concrete
• Cut out damaged areas, drill holes for reinforcing rods, and position reinforcing rods to repair concrete, using power saw and drill
• Wet concrete surface, and rub with stone to smooth surface and obtain specified finish
• Wet surface to prepare for bonding, fill holes and cracks with grout or slurry, and smooth using trowel
• Clean chipped area using wire brush, and feel and observe surface to determine if it is rough or uneven
• Apply hardening and sealing compounds to cure surface of concrete, and waterproof or restore surface
• Chip, scrape, and grind high spots, ridges, and rough projections to finish concrete using pneumatic chisels, power grinders, or hand tools
• Install anchor bolts, steel plates, door sills and other fixtures in freshly poured concrete and/or pattern or stamp the surface to provide a decorative finish

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience with concrete finishing
• Experience using hand and power tools, cutting and fastening tools, chipping and abrading tools
• Experience using vibrators to consolidate concrete
• Experience using floats and darbies
• Experience using trowels, edgers and joiners, brushes and finishing brooms
• Certificate: CSTS 2020 / WHMIS / Fall Pro

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and are committed to an inclusive, accessible workplace. We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available by request to your recruiter for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.