Concrete Finisher I

Douglas County, CO; Castle Rock (CO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team in a full-time role as a Concrete Finisher I, where you will apply your expertise in concrete maintenance and construction. This position involves performing skilled work in a variety of concrete projects, ensuring quality and adherence to specifications. You will have the opportunity to operate various construction tools and equipment, train others, and respond to emergency situations. With a comprehensive benefits package and a supportive work environment, this is an exciting opportunity for individuals passionate about public works and community service. If you are ready to take on a challenging yet rewarding role, we encourage you to apply!

Benefits

Medical/Dental/Vision insurance

Comprehensive benefit package

Qualifications

• 3 years of concrete construction experience required.
• High school diploma or GED is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Finish concrete sidewalks, curbs, slabs, and walls.
• Operate various concrete construction tools and equipment.

Skills

Concrete finishing

Blueprint reading

Mathematical computations

Effective communication

Physical labor

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Volumetric mix trucks

Concrete pumps

Concrete saws

Dump trucks

Backhoes

Job description

Concrete Finisher I

Employment Type: Full-time Regular
Pay Range: $52,197.00 - 78,295.00
Location: Castle Rock, CO
Overtime Exempt: N
Elected Office / Department: DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS

A person in this position performs highly skilled work completing a variety of concrete maintenance, repair, and construction assignments in Public Works Operations. This person removes material, sets forms, finishes concrete, assures that job quality is performed in accordance with current specifications, and provides training to other concrete workers.

Generally, the hiring range is $52,197-$65,246 annually. Qualifications, education and experience as it relates to the position will be taken into consideration when determining hiring salary.

Douglas County offers an excellent comprehensive benefit package including but not limited to: Medical/Dental/Vision. For a more detailed overview please view the full Employee Benefit Guide.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Utilizes equipment and materials to replace, construct, and finish concrete sidewalks, curbs, slabs, walls, and drainage structures. Sets concrete forms. Places and ties re-bar and reinforcement steel. Operates various types of concrete construction tools and equipment including volumetric mix trucks, mud jacks, concrete pumps, curb machines, concrete saws, and other concrete hand tools and equipment.
• Prepares estimates and places orders for concrete.
• Operates other vehicles and equipment including pickups, tandem axle trucks, tractor trailers, rollers, sweepers, loaders, backhoes, snowplows, sanders, motor graders, screening mills, paving machines, and other construction equipment.
• Interprets construction blueprints and designs and fabricates materials for new construction and repair. Sets and checks grades.
• Performs snow and ice removal and applies anti-icing and de-icing products. Required to be available during snow removal and emergency management situations.
• Assists with the setup and placement of traffic control signage and devices in work zones. Performs traffic flagging during construction activities in work zones.
• Makes repairs to fix potholes and other defects in concrete and asphalt roadways as needed.
• Responds to emergency situations including, but not limited to fires, flooding, and natural disasters.
• Performs equipment operator duties when not assigned to specific concrete project work.
• Performs daily equipment and vehicle inspections before use. Performs minor maintenance on vehicles and equipment.
• Demonstrates and promotes a professional appearance, proper personal conduct, and appropriate behavior.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Supervision is periodic, and work is reviewed for quality upon completion.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: This position does not directly supervise other employees but frequently instructs others on concrete placement and finishing techniques.
INDEPENDENT JUDGMENT: Work is often performed independently with minimal supervision on concrete construction projects. The work requires a high degree of skill and self-initiative to produce a quality concrete product.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• A high school diploma or GED.
• Three (3) years of related experience in the field of concrete construction, to include concrete removal, placement, and finishing.
• A combination of experience and education may be considered.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Knowledge:

• Read and understand blueprints, diagrams and written and verbal instructions.
• Knowledge of the skills required to produce quality concrete work to repair and construct streets, sidewalks, slabs, walls, and other concrete projects.
• Knowledge of related safety practices and procedures.

Skills:

• Ability to perform mathematical computations for estimating material quantities.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Skill in the use of equipment and tools related to concrete construction.
• Skill in concrete project layout, form setting, and finishing.

Abilities:

• Ability to establish and maintain effective work relationships.
• Ability to perform strenuous physical labor for extended periods of time.
• Ability to layout plans from blueprints or established plans.
• Ability to train other employees.
• Ability to read equipment gauges, manuals, and reports.
• Ability to distinguish equipment warning signals.

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, & REGISTRATIONS

• Must possess a valid State of Colorado Commercial Driver License Class B upon hire, with complying insurance. Review of motor vehicle record is required at time of hire and periodically throughout employment. Incumbent is expected to obtain a Commercial Driver License Class A to achieve career progression in this classification series.
• Incumbents in this position must meet the Department of Transportation physical exam and drug and alcohol testing requirements.
• Must have a Flagger Certification.
• Must complete assigned training as required by the Department.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Physical Work Environment:

Work is performed primarily outdoors in all weather conditions with exposure to heat, cold, dust, noise, fumes, and chemicals.

Physical Demands:

This job performs heavy physical labor for extended periods of time requiring the ability to lift a maximum of 100 pounds and frequently lift or carry objects up to 50 pounds. Frequent bending, stooping, kneeling, pushing, pulling, and climbing is required. Requires good hand/eye and hand/foot coordination to operate tools, equipment, and vehicles. Ability to perform continuous strenuous physical labor for up to 10 hours a day (may exceed 12 hours during snow removal or emergency construction situations).

Material and Equipment Directly Used:

Concrete, admixtures, curing compounds, sealants, sand, gravel, salt, and other aggregates. Volumetric mix trucks, mud jacks, concrete pumps, curb machines, concrete saws, and other concrete hand tools and equipment. Dump trucks, loaders, backhoes, excavators, compactors, pickups, and other heavy equipment.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Closing Date: 2/14/2025 5:59PM MST. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until a suitable candidate is selected.

The job details outlined in this posting may represent a modified summary of the full job description. For a full copy of the job description CLICK HERE to view our job classifications.

In the event of an emergency/disaster in or near the County, all County employees are expected to make every effort to be available to assist the County Manager, Elected/Appointed Officials and Department Directors to ensure the continued operation of any and all necessary County functions. This may mean being available to perform additional duties and hours beyond what is normally required. In the event that an exempt employee does work more than 40 hours a week in support of County operations during an emergency, such employee may receive overtime or other appropriate wage compensation in accordance with existing County policies or at the discretion of the County.