Concrete Finisher- Streets

City of Carrollton; Trinity Mills (TX); On-site; USD 37,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Carrollton seeks a Concrete Finisher in Public Works. You will pour, spread and level concrete, set forms, tie reinforcing steel, wreck forms, backfill, lay sod, and finish surfaces under moderate supervision.

Work involves operating various light/medium construction equipment, performing preventative maintenance, recording material usage and logs, and following safety procedures. A Texas driver license is required; Class A CDL is preferred.

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of construction practices and safety precautions.
• Able to read and comprehend instructions in English.
• Ability to perform manual labor and operate hand/power tools.
• Familiarity with concrete finishing processes and forms.

Responsibilities

• Pours, spreads and levels concrete; sets forms; ties steel; backfills; beds sod; finishes surfaces.
• Operates light/medium construction equipment and maintains tools.
• Keeps logs and paperwork on materials, equipment usage and related information.
• Adheres to safety procedures and uses safety equipment.

Skills

Concrete finishing

Manual labor

Equipment maintenance

Safety awareness

Communication

Education

Eighth grade education

Tools

Dump trucks

Concrete trucks

Skid steer

Backhoe

Augers

Loaders

Trenchers

Compaction machine

Roller

Power tools

Job description

JOB TITLE: Concrete Finisher

DEPARTMENT/DIVISION: Public Works

REPORTS TO: Public Works Maintenance Supervisor

SUMMARY: Responsible for performing crew member duties in support of maintenance projects. Pours, spreads and levels concrete; sets forms, ties steel, wrecks forms, backfills, lays sod, uses various finishing tools, etc. Work is performed with moderate supervision.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Pours, spreads and levels concrete; sets forms, ties steel, wrecks forms; bores holes in existing concrete to install rebar; repairs sprinkler systems damaged by crews; clean tools of concrete; hauls old spoils to designated dump site; watches for buried utility lines during excavation; lifts and carries objects such as cement bags, small equipment, tampers, water pumps, and jackhammer weighing up to 100 lbs.
• Operates a variety of light and/or medium construction and/or maintenance equipment, which may include: dump trucks, concrete trucks, skid steers, breakers, track hoes, concrete cutting saws, backhoes, augers, loaders, trenchers, compaction machine, roller, and/or other related items.
• Performs preventative maintenance of equipment, such as oil, fluid, grease, and clean.
• Operates, maintains, and repairs a variety of hand and/or power tools in assigned area of responsibility.
• Completes a variety of logs, documents, and/or simple reports regarding quantity of materials handled, equipment operations, and/or other related information.
• Observes safe work methods and uses safety equipment.
• Sets up traffic warning devices and barricades and directs traffic around work sites.
• Monitors inventory and supply levels; recommends replenishment of materials.
• Responsible for responding to and assisting during emergency situations.
• Responsible for responding to and assisting during winter weather operations.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of applicable Federal, State and Local vehicle ordinances;
• Knowledge of basic construction practices;
• Knowledge of equipment, tools, materials, and methods of assigned specialty area;
• Knowledge of occupational hazards and related safety precautions;
• Skilled in writing, reading and comprehending instructions in English;
• Skilled in performing concrete finishing work in a safe, efficient manner;
• Skilled in performing manual labor;
• Skilled in maintaining small to medium sized equipment and trucks;
• Skilled in completing paperwork and documentation;
• Skilled in performing semi-skilled maintenance and repair activities;
• Skilled in operating, maintaining, and repairing a variety of hand and power tools;
• Skilled in communicating effectively with a variety of individuals.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Eighth grade education.

PREFERENCES:

• Class A State of Texas Commercial Driver’s License
• One year of related maintenance and/or construction experience

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Frequent climbing, balancing, reaching, sitting, standing, walking, stooping, kneeling, crouching, talking, seeing, hearing, smelling, and manual dexterity.
• Occasional lifting and carrying of over 100 pounds.
• Work is typically performed in an outdoor environment, with potential exposure to adverse weather conditions.
• Work is occasionally performed in close quarters, high and precarious places, and near moving mechanical parts.
• Potential exposure to risk of electrical shock, vibration, fumes, and airborne particles.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• Must possess a valid motor vehicle driver license
• Must pass pre-employment drug test.
• Must pass criminal history check.
• Must pass motor vehicle records check.
• Must obtain Class A State of Texas Commercial Driver’s License 6 months of employment.