Trades We Connect

CreteMate connects businesses with skilled professionals across all concrete and construction trades including hosies, concreters, formworkers, labourers, steel fixers, tippers, diggers, digger drivers (dry hire), concrete pump, pumpies, concrete cutters, and remedial concrete workers. Find the right workers for every aspect of your project.

Hosies

Workers who manage and direct concrete hoses during pumping operations to ensure precise placement.

Common tasks:

  • Directing concrete flow from hoses
  • Coordinating with pump operators
  • Controlling concrete placement
  • Managing hose movement and positioning
  • Ensuring accurate concrete distribution

Concreters

Skilled professionals who pour, spread, and finish concrete for foundations, slabs, driveways, and structural elements.

Common tasks:

  • Pouring and leveling concrete
  • Finishing surfaces (troweling, edging)
  • Concrete slab construction
  • Driveways and pathways
  • Decorative concrete work

Formworkers

Specialists in building temporary molds and structures that hold concrete in place while it sets and cures.

Common tasks:

  • Building timber and steel formwork
  • Setting up scaffolding systems
  • Creating molds for complex shapes
  • Stripping and cleaning forms
  • Reading and interpreting plans

Labourers

Essential support workers who assist skilled tradespeople with various tasks on concrete construction sites.

Common tasks:

  • Site preparation and cleanup
  • Moving materials and equipment
  • Assisting with concrete pours
  • Operating basic tools
  • General construction support

Steel Fixers

Experts in positioning and securing steel reinforcement bars (rebar) that strengthen concrete structures.

Common tasks:

  • Cutting and bending rebar
  • Tying reinforcement mesh
  • Reading structural drawings
  • Installing post-tensioning systems
  • Placing starter bars and dowels

Tippers

Licensed drivers who transport and deliver aggregates, soil, and materials to and from construction sites.

Common tasks:

  • Transporting construction materials
  • Loading and unloading aggregates
  • Operating tipper mechanisms
  • Site navigation and delivery
  • Maintaining vehicle safety standards

Diggers

Licensed operators who prepare sites by excavating, grading, and moving earth for concrete work.

Common tasks:

  • Site excavation and clearing
  • Trenching for footings
  • Grading and leveling
  • Loading and moving materials
  • Operating various machinery

Digger Drivers (Dry Hire)

Skilled digger operators available for dry hire arrangements where you provide the machine and they bring the expertise.

Common tasks:

  • Operating client-supplied equipment
  • Site excavation and earthworks
  • Trenching and foundation prep
  • Material handling and loading
  • Flexible hire arrangements

Concrete Pump

Specialized pumping equipment and operators that transport and place concrete efficiently across construction sites.

Common tasks:

  • Line pump operations
  • Boom pump services
  • Long-distance concrete placement
  • High-rise concrete delivery
  • Equipment setup and positioning

Pumpies

Skilled workers who assist with concrete pump operations, managing hoses and ensuring smooth concrete flow.

Common tasks:

  • Assisting pump operators
  • Managing concrete hose lines
  • Coordinating concrete placement
  • Maintaining pump equipment
  • Ensuring safe work practices

Concrete Cutters

Specialists using precision equipment to cut, drill, and remove concrete for modifications and repairs.

Common tasks:

  • Saw cutting joints and openings
  • Core drilling for pipes and conduits
  • Demolition cutting
  • Road and pavement cutting
  • Wall and floor sawing

Remedial Concrete

Experts in repairing, restoring, and strengthening damaged or deteriorating concrete structures.

Common tasks:

  • Crack injection and sealing
  • Concrete cancer repair
  • Structural strengthening
  • Waterproofing treatments
  • Surface restoration

Find the Right Trade for Your Project

Whether you need a single labourer or a full crew of hosies, concreters, formworkers, steel fixers, tippers, diggers, concrete pump, pumpies, concrete cutters, and remedial concrete workers - CreteMate helps you find verified professionals with the right skills, tickets, and experience.

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