Concrete Finisher Journeyman - Wareham Spillway

Kiewit-Corporation-cba042a0; Mayo; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Kiewit Corporation is seeking a Concrete Finisher Journeyman for projects in Mayo, Yukon, CA. The role involves placing and finishing poured concrete surfaces, including floors and sidewalks, and ensuring surfaces meet plan specifications.

You will grind and rub surfaces for uniformity and supervise finish work on site with a focus on safety and quality. The position requires the ability to work outdoors in all weather, climb and work at heights, and operate a range of hand and power tools.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with field experience preferred.
• Ability to understand, follow and transmit written and oral instructions.
• Apprentices are welcome to apply.

Responsibilities

• Move discharge chute of truck to direct concrete into forms, then spread, level and smooth.
• Check forms for proper construction and alignment.
• Finish concrete using chisels, grinders, and hand tools to remove high spots.
• Mold expansion joints and edges using edging tools and straightedge.
• Monitor curing conditions related to wind, heat, or cold.
• Use concrete vibrators to consolidate concrete.
• Ensure proper use of equipment and materials; report unsafe conditions.
• Estimate sizes, distances, quantities, and resources for work activities.
• Inspect workers' output for compliance with plans and specs.

Skills

Safety awareness

Tool proficiency

Effective communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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Concrete Finisher Journeyman - Wareham Spillway

Location:

Mayo, YT, CA

Requisition ID:190069

Position Summary

Place and finish surfaces of poured concrete, such as floors, walks, sidewalks, roads, or curbs using a variety of hand tools. Place concrete for walls and footings. Grind and rub hardened concrete to a uniform surface.

Primary Responsibilities and Duties

• Move discharge chute of truck to direct concrete into forms then spread, level, and smooth concrete; rough surface with a broom if plans call for it.
• Check forms that hold the concrete to see that they are properly constructed.
• Chip, scrape, and grind high spots, ridges, and rough projections to finish concrete by using pneumatic chisels, power grinders, and/or hand tools.
• Mold expansion joints and edges, using edging tools, jointers, and straightedge.
• Monitor how the wind, heat, or cold affect the curing of the concrete throughout the entire process.
• Utilize concrete vibrators to consolidate concrete.
• Verify equipment and materials are used properly and report unsafe conditions to management.
• Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity.
• Inspect subordinate's work for compliance with the contract plans and specifications, point out deficiencies and explain and take any corrective action needed.

Qualifications

• May require a high school diploma or its equivalent with previous years of experience in the field or in a related area.
• Must possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for the position.
• Ability to understand, follow and transmit written and oral instructions and communicate effectively with management/supervision.
• Proficient in the safe and efficient use of electrical, hand tools, power tools and layout tools as well as measurement tools .
• Apprentices are welcome to apply .

Work Setting & Job Requirements

• Able to meet all physical requirements.
• Must have all required tools.
• Expected to climb and work at heights and in confined spaces (may exceed 200 ft).
• Able to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Able to work overtime, nights, and weekends as required by the workload.
• Observe and comply with all safety and project rules. Perform other duties as required.

We believe in equal opportunity in employment practices without discrimination, and complywith all laws regarding human rights in the provinces where we operate.

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