Concrete Finisher / Form Setter / Laborer

CONCRETE FINISHER / FORM SETTER / LABORER

Company:  GCS General Contracting Services Inc.

Business information : We are industry leading experts on the safe and quality driven delivery of civil construction projects. Our primary scopes of expertise are horizontal directional drilling, concrete & asphalt and general earthworks & remediation.

Business Address: 54314 Range Road 255, St Albert, AB, T8T 0T8

Work Location: S ame as above and various locations in Edmonton and surrounding areas.

Type of Employment: Construction Employee

Estimated Start Date:  As soon as possible

JOB DESCRIPTION

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  Install formworks, granular base and steel reinforcement materials and direct placement of concrete into forms or onto surfaces according to grade


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  Level top surface concrete according to grade and depth specification


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  Install anchor bolts, steel plates, door sills and other fixtures


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  Repair, resurface and replace worn or damaged sections of concrete structures


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  Fill hollows and remove spots on freshly poured cement


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  Operate power vibrators to compact concrete


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  Impart desired finish to concrete surfaces using hand and power tools


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  Apply hardening and sealing components to cure surfaces


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  Waterproof, damps proof and restore surfaces


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  Concrete remediation and working around underground utilities


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  Assist with the preparation of tenders and quotations


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  Estimate cost and materials


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  Read and interpret blueprints and drawings for concrete forms, rebar reinforcement, as per project specifications


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  Place and finish concrete surfaces to project specifications


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  Execute field projects according to instructions provided by the client, project manager and the field supervisor


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  Ensure freshly poured concrete surfaces are protected from constantly changing weather conditions (covered, heat & hoarded accordingly)


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  Provide quality assurance/control for concrete pours


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  Work with minimal supervision and direction


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  Follow all safety and quality control procedures


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  Participate in site safety meetings


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  Drive to different job sites to perform job duties

REQUIREMENTS

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  Education:   Completion of high school is required


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  Experience: A minimum of 3 years of experience is required. If the candidate does not have at least 3 years of experience, then a post-secondary education certificate is required OR completion of a two-to four-year apprenticeship program will help to qualify.


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  Experience with curb, sidewalk, and various flat work and driveway finishing is required


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  Grouting experience is an asset


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  Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities: Tight deadlines, combination of sitting, standing, walking, handling heavy loads, bending, crouching, kneeling, standing for extended periods of time, physically demanding, overtime required.


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  Weight handling:  Up to 50 lbs


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  Personal Suitability: Client focus, team player, flexibility, accurate


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  Work Site Environment: Dusty, noisy, weather conditions (hot, cold), at heights, outdoors

LICENCES AND SAFETY CERTIFICATIONS

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  Valid driver’s license is required.


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  CSTS 2020 training is required


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  Ground Disturbance training is required


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  Standard First Aid training is an asset

Benefits: health and dental benefits, transportation from one site to another provided.