Trades We Connect
CreteMate connects businesses with skilled professionals across all concrete and construction trades including diggers, concrete cutters, remedial concrete workers, pumpies, hosies, linesmen, and tippers. Find the right workers for every aspect of your project.
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
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
Digger & Excavator Operators
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 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 Workers
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
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
Concrete Pump Operators (Pumpies)
Licensed operators who use specialized pumping equipment to transport and place concrete in hard-to-reach areas.
Common tasks:
- Operating line and boom pumps
- Setting up and positioning equipment
- Coordinating with concrete trucks
- Maintaining pump equipment
- Ensuring safe concrete placement
Concrete Hose Operators (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
Linesmen
Specialists who set out and mark construction lines, levels, and reference points for accurate concrete placement.
Common tasks:
- Setting out construction lines
- Establishing levels and grades
- Using laser levels and theodolites
- Marking reference points
- Ensuring dimensional accuracy
Tipper Truck Drivers
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
Find the Right Trade for Your Project
Whether you need a single labourer or a full crew of concreters, formworkers, steel fixers, diggers, pumpies, hosies, linesmen, tippers, and more - CreteMate helps you find verified professionals with the right skills, tickets, and experience.
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