Cement Finisher - Laborer

Natchez Workforce Development; Job; On-site; EUR 14,476 - 19,302; Full time

Job summary

City of Natchez is seeking a Cement Finisher / Laborer to join the Public Works team. This full-time role involves operating light and heavy equipment used in maintenance, construction, and related skilled manual work.

Responsibilities include finishing concrete surfaces, patching and forming sidewalks, loading and moving materials, and performing routine equipment maintenance under supervision. CDL is a plus; 18+ years old and passing background checks required.

Qualifications

• Education/experience combination acceptable; knowledge of construction equipment and tools; must be at least 18; background check and drug screening.

Responsibilities

• Finish surface of poured concrete, patch and repair, align forms for sidewalks, curbs, etc.
• Perform physical tasks loading/unloading and moving supplies, materials and heavy equipment.
• Perform simple equipment or operative duties under limited supervision; CDL a plus.
• Perform construction/maintenance/repair work on streets, highways, buildings or facilities.

Skills

Heavy manual work

Understand oral instructions

Routine manual work

Heavy lifting

Tools

Automotive equipment

Concrete finishing tools

Carpentry tools

Shovels

Hand and power tools

Job description

Job Title

Cement Finisher / Laborer

Location

City of Natchez

Job Type

Full Time, Regular

Effective Date

09/29/2025

Department

Public Works

Reports To

Public Works Director

Salary Range

$14.00 per hour

Principal Purpose

This is semi‑skilled/skilled work in the operation of light and heavy equipment used in the areas of maintenance, construction and/or related skilled manual work.

Scope of Responsibility

This is general semi‑skilled manual work requiring some special training and experience which sometimes involves the use of some acquired skills. The work also involves performance of a wide variety of semi‑skilled activities which are related to the following areas: all types of maintenance, personal service, construction, housekeeping, or other areas as designated by the appointing authority. Duties require a limited knowledge of a particular craft or area of work, and work is performed under limited supervision of a superior in a higher classification. The supervisor provides basic training and instruction in the proper performance of the duties in a manner that does not require continuous and direct supervision.

Essential Job Functions

• Finish surface of poured concrete, patch and repair, align forms for sidewalks, curbs, etc.
• Perform physical tasks involving loading, unloading and moving supplies, materials and heavy equipment.
• Perform simple equipment, machinery maintenance or operative duties under limited supervision. CDL a plus.
• Perform physical tasks involved in construction, maintenance and repair of streets and highways, buildings and other structures or facilities.

Qualifications

Any combination of education and experience which is acceptable to the appointing authority, and which is job related; knowledge of construction equipment and tools; must be at least 18 years of age; pass background check and drug screening.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Willingness to perform heavy manual work for extended periods under varying climate conditions.
• Ability to understand oral instructions.
• Willingness to perform routine manual work.
• Ability and stamina to lift heavy articles.

Tools And Equipment Used

Automotive and construction equipment, concrete finishing tools, carpentry tools, shovels, common hand and power tools.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle or feel or operate objects, tools, or controls, and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to stand and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk, sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl and smell.

The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

Corrective devices may be used to meet physical requirements.

Work Environment

The employee regularly works in outside weather conditions, near moving vehicles, machinery and is exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and vibrations. The employee will occasionally be required to work in high precarious places and be exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the workplace is usually loud.

Selection Guidelines

Formal application, rating of education and experience, oral interview and reference check.

EEO Statement

The City of Natchez is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The functions, qualifications, knowledge/skills, and physical requirements listed in this job description represent the essential duties of the job, which the incumbent must be able to perform either with or without reasonable accommodation. The job functions listed do not necessarily include all.

Job Details

Category: Employment Opportunities | Status: Open | Posted: September 29, 2025 8:00 AM | Closing: Open Until Filled