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We are currently accepting applications for a Concrete Finisher.
Turnbull Excavating Ltd. is an established construction company located in Estevan, Sk. We are involved in Municipal, commercial and Residential construction projects of various size and scale in Estevan and within 100 km radius.
Main Duties;
- Check formwork, granular base and steel reinforcemnet materials and direct placement of concrete into forms or onto surfaces according to grade
- Fill hollows and remove high spots to smooth freshly poured concrete
- Operate power vibrator to compact concrete
- Level top surface of concrete according to grade and depth specifications using straightedge or float
- Impert desired finish to concrete surfaces using hand and power tools
- Install anchor bolts, steel plates, door sills and other fixtures in freshly poured concrete
- Apply hardening and sealing compounds to cure surface of the concrete
- Waterproof, damp-proof and restore concrete surfaces
- Repair, resurface and replace worn or damaged sections of floors, walls, roads and other concrete structures
Qualifications; Preference to candidate with completion of 2-4 year apprenticeship program or Over 3 years of work experience in the trade. Must have a minimum of 3-5 years as a concrete finisher.
We offer competitve wage $30.00-40.00/ hour dependant on qualifications and experience.
Excellent benefits program. Relocation allowance after one year of service.
We thank all applicants for their interest. Only potential candidates will be contacted.
Essential Skills
- Reading text
- Writing
- Oral communication
- Working with others
- Problem solving
- Decision making
- Critical thinking
- Job task planning and organizing
- Finding information
- Significant use of memory
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
- 3rd Period Apprentice
- Driver's License
- Cement Finisher Red Seal Certificate
- Cement Finisher Trade Certification
Additional Skills
- Supervise other workers
- Read and interpret blueprints, drawings and specifications
Specific Skills
- Waterproof, damp proof and restore surfaces
- Utilize laser levelling technology
- Strip concrete forms
- Signal and direct pumping from concrete mixing trucks
- Repair, resurface and replace worn or damaged sections of concrete structures
- Operate power vibrators to compact concrete
- Level top surface concrete according to grade and depth specification
- Install anchor bolts, steel plates, door sills and other fixtures
- Finish concrete surfaces using hand and power tools
- Fill hollows and remove spots on freshly poured cement
- Direct placement of concrete into forms or surfaces
- Cut control joints
- Check formwork, granular base and steel reinforcement material
- Apply hardening and sealing components to cure surfaces
Area Of Specialization
- Waterproofing
- Slab installation
- High tolerance floors
- Grouting
- Floor finishing
- Floor levelling
- Floor pouring
- Cutting and coring concrete
- Curing concrete
Materials Used
- Reinforcing membrane and protective covering
- Hardners and epoxies
- Colours and sealers
Type of Establishment/Work Setting Experience
- Sidewalks and curbs
- Residential
- Industrial
- Commercial
Major Work Area
- Resurface
- Repair and patch
- Construction