Our Company
Our concrete pumps and specialty equipment, combined with the vast experience of our employees, allow Astra to establish the best quality finish and we continually ensure the confidence and satisfaction of our clients.
Positions Available
We're hiring
Shop assistant will work on a variety of equipment for repair and maintenance. The types of equipment serviced are varied: concrete pumps, power trowels, vehicles, etc. The shop assistant position does not have a limited job description, and is expected to:
Assist in maintenance of vehicles and equipment
Deliver and pick-up parts and/or materials from retailers or the field
Follow and carry out instructions
Complete paperwork in an orderly and timely manner
Protect self and others by following work safe procedures
Communicate effectively, be flexible, and discuss and resolve issues
Minimum level of completed education required – high school or high school equivalent
Legally eligible to work in Canada
Valid BC driver's license with clean driving record
Some mechanical experience and the ability to learn quickly
Must be well organized, be able to multitask, and work well under pressure
Must have proper personal protective gear (steel-toe boots, hard hat, vest)
Full-time position, work overtime as required, occasional Saturdays
Strenuous activity and agility is required in the handling of equipment and accessories
Beneficial, but not required:
Experience in the concrete industry
Level 1 First Aid
Wage:
Wage based on experience, but starting at $18 per hour
A concrete pump operator is responsible for the operation of a truck mounted concrete boom pump. Duties of an operator are as follows:
Drive a concrete pump truck to and from construction sites located throughout the Greater Vancouver Area
Evaluate the site conditions and set-up the truck appropriately
Uses and cares for tools and equipment associated with and including the concrete pump and truck
Operates the boom and pump as required to place concrete in the desired locations
Loads and unloads concrete pumps and attachments
Complies with safety regulations and precautionary measures while operating the concrete pump - protects self and others by following work safe procedures
Conducts routine maintenance and repairs to the machinery
Various other duties (deliveries, material handling, etc.) to support other business divisions as required
Communicates effectively, is flexible, and discusses and resolves issues
Legally eligible to work in Canada
18 years of age or older
Valid BC driver's license - Class 3 with Air brakes or Class 1 - clean driver record
Knowledge of Greater Vancouver Area trucking routes
Must be mechanically inclined - basic mechanical knowledge/skills
Ability to lift objects exceeding 50 lbs (23 kg)
Must be detail oriented with attention to cleanliness and care of equipment
Willingness to work flexible hours with varying start/finish times including Saturday shifts (at times required to work long hours)
Must be able to effectively communicate with customers in a friendly and professional manner
Depth perception, hand-eye coordination and a keen awareness for your surroundings are mandatory
Must have proper personal protective gear (steel-toe boots, hard hat, protective glasses, vest, gloves)
A concrete finisher smooths and finishes freshly poured concrete, applying curing, or surface treatments, as well as installs, maintains, and restores masonry structures, such as floors, walls, and sidewalks. Further duties are as follows:
Drives to and from construction sites located throughout the Greater Vancouver Area
Protects self and others by following procedures that are safe
Communicates effectively, is flexible, and discusses and resolves issues
Uses tools and equipment associated with concrete finishing to:
Fill hollows and remove high spots to smooth freshly poured concrete
Level top surface of concrete according to grade and depth specifications using straightedge or float
Apply hardening and sealing compounds to cure surface of concrete
Legally eligible to work in Canada
Access to a vehicle/transportation, as required to travel to and from a variety of job sites around the Greater Vancouver Area
Good physical strength and stamina to use proper lifting techniques required to shovel and move heavy wet concrete at times in excess of 25 kilograms
Manual dexterity and a good sense of balance
Availability and willingness to work flexible hours with varying start/finish times including Saturday shifts - required to work long hours, typically graveyard-like hours
Must be able to effectively work within a crew; teamwork skills
Must have proper personal protective gear (steel-toe rubber boots, hard hat, protective glasses, vest, glasses)
3 to 5 years’ experience concrete finishing
Experience working with a variety of concrete tools (walk-behind and ride-on power trowels, etc.)
Level 1 First Aid
