CEMENT FINISHER

City of Chicago; Chicago (IL); On-site; Full time

Job summary

The City of Chicago is seeking a Cement Finisher for the Department of Transportation. This seasonal position involves performing journey-level cement mason work, including the laying and finishing of concrete for various construction projects. Candidates must have completed a cement finishing apprenticeship and possess a valid Illinois driver's license. The role requires strong skills in supervising laborers and ensuring quality in concrete work. Applications are accepted until May 27, 2025.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of a US Department of Labor registered cement finishing apprenticeship training program.
• A valid state of Illinois driver's license is required.

Responsibilities

• Performs journey-level cement mason work in laying, floating, and finishing concrete.
• Directs Concrete Laborers in preparing work areas for concrete pour.
• Finishes freshly poured concrete using specialized tools.

Skills

Cement Finishing

Concrete Work

Supervision

Education

Cement Finishing Apprenticeship

Job description

CEMENT FINISHERJob Number:409142-1

Description

BID/JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

Cement Finisher

CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Number of Positions: 1 (Seasonal positions)

(Additional vacancies possible pending budget approval)

Starting Annual Salary: $52.00/ Hourly

This position is open to the public and all current City employees covered under the City's collective bargaining agreement with the CEMENT MASONS LOCAL 502 (Bargaining unit 33). Only employees in City job titles in this bargaining unit are eligible to bid.

BID INSTRUCTIONS: Apply on the bid site: https://chicago.taleo.net/careersection/103/jobsearch.ftl?lang=en AND

1. Check the box on your profile titled "Currently employed by the City of Chicago"

2. Enter your employee ID (located on your pay stub labeled 'payee/employee number')

3. Select your correct bargaining unit

FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS WILL RESULT IN A REJECTED BID APPLICATION

Applications for this position will be accepted until 11:59pm CDT on 5/27/2025

Under supervision, performs journey-level cement mason work in the laying, floating, and finishing of concrete for the construction, installation, and repair of new or existing sidewalks, curbs and gutters, ramps and other construction projects, and performs related duties as required

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Reads drawings, specifications, and work orders to assess work required and to measure and lay out work to restore, install or repair concrete


• Ensures adequate supplies of tools, equipment, and materials are at work site


• Directs Concrete Laborers in filling and leveling surface area with sub-grade materials to prepare work area for concrete pour


• Assembles and sets formwork that hold concrete to required pitch and depth, and aligns forms


• Places reinforcement steel materials to ensure concrete reinforcement meets specifications


• Guides the positioning of trucks delivering concrete and moves chutes to facilitate the pouring of concrete on forms


• Places concrete and guides and instructs Concrete Laborers in the casting and spreading of concrete into forms or onto surfaces


• Finishes freshly poured concrete, using specialized tools (e.g., screed, bull float, trowel) to level and smooth the surface


• Uses powered or hand trowels to finish concrete to required lines and grades


• Operates power vibrator equipment to compact concrete


• Checks line and grade of concrete finishing work to ensure specifications are met


• Monitors the effects of weather on the curing rate of concrete throughout the work process


• Applies hardening and sealing compounds to cure surface of concrete, and waterproof or restore surface


• Covers and barricades finished work


• Works with Concrete Laborers in disassembling forms and cleaning work sites


• Loads, transports and unloads equipment and supplies


• Prepares work activity reports

Additional duties may be required for this position.

Location:1501 W Pershing Rd

Days:Monday- Friday

Hours:7:00 am to 3:30 pm

Qualifications

THESE ARE SEASONAL POSITIONS

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

*Successful completion of a US Department of Labor registered cement finishing apprenticeship training program and journeyman status; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

*A valid state of Illinois driver's license is required.

*Must have the permanent use of an automobile that is properly insured, including a clause specifically insuring the City of Chicago from accident liability

NOTE: You must provide your valid U.S. driver's license at time of processing.

SELECTION REQUIREMENTS

This position requires candidates to pass a job knowledge/skills assessment. Test results will be sent out by the Department of Human Resources after test results have been compiled and analyzed. Applicants who successfully apply for the position, meet the minimum qualifications, and possess the qualifications best suited to fulfill the responsibilities of the position will be hired in seniority or lottery/random order

For Information on our employees benefits please visit our benefits website at:

https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/fin/benefits-office.html

For Information on our salary and title structure visit our classifications website at:

https://www.chicago.gov/content/dam/city/depts/dhr/supp_info/JobClassification/2025_Classification_and_Pay_Plan.pdf

APPLICATION EVALUATION:Initial evaluation will be based on information provided on the application and the documents submitted. Department of Human Resource staff will review applications after the final posting date.Staff will follow any and all required Employment/Hiring Plan provisions, federal, state and local laws, and Collective Bargaining Agreements when applicable. Staff will apply hiring preferences as required by the municipal code. Placement on an eligibility list is not an offer or guarantee of an interview nor employment with the City of Chicago.

COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY:To further our commitment to hiring applicants with diverse experience the City of Chicago has adopted the following ordinances 2-74-020 and 2-74-075.The ordinances provide a preference to applicants who meet minimum qualifications and who are veterans of the Armed Forces, and/or residents of Socio-Economically Disadvantaged Areas (SEDA) and/or Chicago Public School (CPS) high school graduates to be referred to departments for consideration. These hiring preferences do not apply to bidders, as Collective Bargaining Agreements define the hiring process for bidders.For positions covered by a collective bargaining agreement, bidders will be considered before external candidates. To learn more about our hiring practices click here.

ALL REFERENCES TO POLITICAL SPONSORSHIP OR RECOMMENDATION MUST BE OMITTED FROM ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS SUBMITTED FOR CITY EMPLOYMENT.

The City of Chicago is an Equal Employment Opportunity, Military Friendly, and Fair Chance Employer.

City of Chicago

Brandon Johnson, Mayor

Job Posting:May 12, 2025, 5:00:00 AM|Closing Date (Period for Applying) - External:May 28, 2025, 4:59:00 AM

BU:33|Salary:52.00Pay Basis:Yearly