concrete finisher

AVL Construction Group Inc.; Drummond Parish; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental plan

Health care plan

Vision care benefits

Group insurance benefits

RRSP

Job summary

AVL Construction Group Inc. is seeking skilled cement/finishing workers to perform concrete-related tasks at our job sites in Canada. The role involves pouring, leveling, sealing, and finishing concrete surfaces with supervision of apprentices.

You will read blueprints and work at heights on scaffolding, in a dusty, outdoor environment. The ideal candidate has 1 year to less than 2 years of experience, a secondary school diploma, and proficiency in English or French.

Qualifications

• Secondary school graduation certificate is required.
• 1 year to less than 2 years of experience in a related role.
• On-site work at the physical location with no remote option.
• Languages: English or French.

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.
• Work at heights on scaffolding or swing stages.
• Instruct apprentices in job tasks.
• 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.
• Read and interpret blueprints, maps, drawings and specifications.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Excellent oral communication

Safety consciousness

Education

Secondary school graduation certificate

Job description

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Overview

Languages

English or French

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

On site

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

Work site environment

• Dusty
• At heights
• Cold/refrigerated
• Dangerous
• Hot
• Noisy
• Outdoors
• Wet/damp

Work setting

• Remote location
• Rural area
• Urban area
• Commercial
• Industrial
• Roads and bridges
• Sidewalks and curbs

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
• Work at heights, on scaffolding or swing stages
• Instruct apprentices
• 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
• Read and interpret blueprints, maps, drawings and specifications

Experience and specialization

Type of materials

• Colours and sealers
• Hardners and epoxies
• Light weight concrete
• Reinforcing membrane and protective covering

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Physically demanding
• Handling heavy loads
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Attention to detail
• Standing for extended periods

Own tools/equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots
• Gloves

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility
• Team player

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Group insurance benefits
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Employment groups

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

Support for youths

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