DEPARTMENT:     Engineering Operations     STATUS:     Full Time
NO. OF POSITIONS:     One     UNION:     CUPE Local 387
HOURS OF WORK:     Monday to Friday,
40 hours per week     SALARY:     $27.90 per hour

Reporting to the Subforeman – Concrete, your work will involve formsetting and concrete finishing relative to the construction of sidewalks, curbs, steps, retaining walls, stairs, gutters and related facilities. You will be responsible for setting forms in accordance with established line and grade and for placing, screeding, floating and finishing concrete surfaces. Duties include: selecting and measuring material; cutting and setting forms; placing and screeding concrete; installing reinforcing materials and expansion joints, using floats, trowels, markers and edgers.

REQUIREMENTS:

Completion of Grade 12 or equivalent and related experience in formsetting and concrete finishing.
Considerable knowledge of the methods, materials, tools, practices and equipment used in setting forms for concrete work.
Good knowledge of the methods, practices, materials, tools and equipment used in concrete finishing on sidewalks, curbs and related concrete maintenance and construction projects.
Ability to perform skilled formsetting and concrete finishing duties.
Ability to understand and work from line and grade markers and instructions.
Ability to follow the safety precautions required in the work.
Ability to effectively perform tasks with minimal supervision.
Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with crew members and other City departments.
Ability to demonstrate and provide exceptional customer service skills.
Ability to perform manual/physical labour and to work in all weather conditions.
Skill in the use and care of tools and equipment used in formsetting and concrete finishing work.
Valid Class 5 BC Driver’s License.
The successful candidate must be able to successfully pass and maintain a clear Police Information Check.