Concrete Finisher

Salary Range is $19.77 - $21.90 per hour

SUMMARY: Operates equipment and trucks, performs concrete installation and repair, maintenance of facility building and grounds. Does related work as assigned under direct and indirect supervision. Must be available for emergency basis stand-by, subject to 24 hour call-in.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED: Not applicable.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: This list represents the types of duties required by the position. Other duties may be assigned as reasonably expected.

• Perform curb, flat work and finishing for Curb & Sidewalk or Concrete Patch Crew.
• Operates track excavator, backhoe, skid loader, front-end loader, compressor with air hammer, walk-behind and hand-held concrete saws.
• Operate trucks of varying weight designations.
• Perform snow removal operations during the winter.
• Communicate with supervisor on daily job functions.
• Be able to perform essential functions on the job, with or without reasonable accommodations.

NON-ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Must have the ability to perform very strenuous work in extremely adverse weather conditions.
• Knowledge of work crew practices, basic safety and traffic rules and regulations.
• Keep work area and equipment clean daily.
• Assumes additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES PREFERRED:

• Ability to read and write.
• Clean driving record.
• Experience in concrete work, finishing and flat work preferred.
• Knowledge of equipment operations and functions.
• Knowledge of safety hazards and precautionary measures.
• Able to use laser to set elevations.
• Able to lay out and establish various grades.
• Ability to use various hand tools.
• Must have basic knowledge of Street and Sewer Department operations.

LICENSE REQUIREMENTS:

Must have or be able to obtain a Class “A” or Class “B” Commercial Driver’s license within 60 working days with endorsements as noted:

Class “A” Commercial Driver’s License: Air brake, Combination Vehicle

Class “B” Commercial Driver’s License :Air Brake, Tanker

TOOLS/EQUIPMENT USED: Back-hoe, skid loader, front-end loader, trucks ranging from pick-ups to semi-tractor/trailer. Specialized processing equipment, air hammer, hand tools and all safety equipment. All Street/Sewer maintenance and construction equipment.

WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Most work to be performed occurs outdoors. While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts and in all weather conditions. The employee is frequently exposed to cold or heat and humidity, fumes or airborne particles and vibrations. Ability to climb into truck beds, ability to lift to 120 pounds, ability to push or pull equipment into position, ability to perform very strenuous physical work. Exposure to oil and grease, solvents and other chemicals, bio-solids, compost and dust. This is a safety-sensitive position, subject to random testing for drugs and alcohol in accordance with City policy.