Job Details

Concrete finishers pour, level, and smooth concrete for surfaces such as roads, curbs, floors, and sidewalks. Duties may include cutting expansion joints with a power saw, aligning forms to desired depth and pitch, directing the casting of concrete, preparing and cleaning surface areas, and completing moldings using a variety of hand-held and power tools.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Setting forms that hold the concrete in place.
• Cleaning and inspecting surfaces for pouring issues.
• Directing the casting of the concrete with the truck driver.
• Pouring, smoothing, and leveling concrete using a rake, trowel, float, and screed. This includes handheld tools and power tool versions.
• Monitoring the effects of the weather on the curing process.
• Applying sealing and hardening components.
• Safely operating power vibrator to ensure the concrete is compacted.
• Molding and constructing expansion joints using joiners and edging tools.
• Polishing surface using a power surfacing machine.

• High school diploma.
• Minimum 2 years work experience as a concrete laborer or mason.
• Ability to stand for long periods.
• Ability to lift heavy materials and work long hours.
• Ability to kneel for long periods.
• Knowledge of hand-held and power tools including power vibrators, polishers, cutting saws, and edging tools.
• Able to work shifts, at night and on public holidays as required.