For most jobs, concrete is mixed at a pre-mix concrete supplier's factory and delivered to the site in a pre-mix concrete truck. Concreters usually work outside on construction sites which may be dusty and noisy. Much of their time is spent standing or kneeling and they may also have to work at heights or underground in tunnels. Concreters may travel from job to job and usually begin work very early in the morning.
Concreters may specialize as concrete finishers or concrete slab layers. There are large differences in the work done by concreters working on high-rise buildings and those working on smaller residential and commercial buildings.
There is a growing industry in pre-cast concrete where concrete elements are cast and cured in factories and then transported to the site for use.
Personal Requirements:
- physically fit
- able to lift heavy objects
- enjoy practical work
- enjoy outdoor work.
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