Concreter, Kaimahi raima
Also known as
- Concrete worker, concrete finisher, concrete placer, concrete pump operator, concrete installer
Concreters mix, spread and finish concrete for construction projects like buildings and footpaths.
Duration
2:06 mins
Your pay could be
$24
Lower
$25 to $40
Most common
$50
Upper
How does this pay compare?
Pay is before tax
Concreters
- usually work regular business hours but may work early mornings, evenings and weekends
- usually work on building and construction sites and may travel locally
- may work in noisy, dirty and hazardous conditions
- may do physically demanding work
- need to be practical, accurate and safety conscious
Tasks
- inspect completed work to ensure proper installation
- position construction forms or moulds
- spread concrete or other aggregate mixtures
- finish concrete surfaces
- monitor construction operations
- pour materials into or on designated areas
- signal equipment operators to indicate proper equipment positioning
- direct construction or extraction personnel
- apply sealants or other protective coatings
- compact materials to create level bases
Practical
Enterprising
Organised
Interests that fit this job
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Do the quizYou usually learn on the job to become a concreter and a qualification may be useful.
You may need
- to do an apprenticeship in building and construction
- a New Zealand Certificate in Concrete Construction (Commercial and Civil Instructure) (Level 4)
- to get a licensed building practitioners foundations licence
- a driver licence with a special-type vehicle endorsement
If you’re in school
You usually don't need specific NCEA levels for this job.
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