concrete finisher

Duron Atlantic Limited; Dartmouth; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Duron Atlantic Limited in Dartmouth, NS, is seeking a skilled concrete finisher to prepare, level and finish concrete surfaces on-site. You will read blueprints and specifications, operate power vibrators, and apply curing compounds to ensure durable, high-quality results.

Ideal candidates have 7 months to less than 1 year of experience and a 1–2 year college diploma. This full-time, on-site role is physically demanding and requires working at the physical location.

Qualifications

• College-level training in concrete finishing or related field.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and specifications.
• Experience with power vibrators and hand tools is preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.

Skills

Concrete finishing

Blueprint reading

Power tools

Education

College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years

Tools

Power vibrators

Hand tools

Job description

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years

Experience

7 months to less than 1 year

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Responsibilities

Tasks

• 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
• 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

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Physically demanding

Employment groups

This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:

Support for persons with disabilities

• Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for persons with disabilities

Support for newcomers and refugees

• Provides diversity and cross-cultural trainings to create a welcoming work environment for newcomers and/or refugees

Support for youths

• Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth

Support for Veterans

• Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for Veterans

Support for Indigenous people

• Provides cultural competency training and/or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers

Support for mature workers

• Applies hiring policies that discourage age discrimination

Supports for visible minorities

• Provides diversity and cross-cultural training to create a welcoming work environment for members of visible minorities