Concrete Formsetter/Finisher

Texarkana College

Texarkana (TX)

On-site

USD 38,000 - 62,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

City of Texarkana, Texas is seeking a skilled maintenance worker to perform concrete finishing on sidewalks, curbs, gutters, and drainage structures. The role includes operating light construction equipment and performing routine maintenance on vehicles and tools.

Responsibilities include setting rails, forming, and pouring concrete, plus storm cleanup and heavy outdoor labor. A valid Class B CDL is preferred, and the job emphasizes safety and regular attendance.

Qualifications

Ability to read and write.
Hazards and safety precautions awareness in municipal maintenance.
Knowledge of practices, methods, materials and tools used in equipment maintenance.
Ability to set grades with a line level.
Ability to set up forms for pouring and finishing concrete.
Maintain preventive maintenance programs.
Establish and maintain good working relationships with employees, supervisors and the public.
Skill in operating listed tools and equipment.

Responsibilities

Presence in the workplace on a regular basis to fulfill essential functions.
Assist in setting rails and forms and tying structural steel for concrete projects.
Direct pouring and finishing of concrete surfaces.
Operate light construction equipment and perform routine maintenance.
Pickup trash and clean city properties.
Perform storm cleanup and inclement weather preparations.

Skills

Reading and writing

Safety awareness

Equipment maintenance

Grade setting with line level

Form setup for pouring and finishing

Preventive maintenance

Interpersonal skills

Tool operation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Concrete saw

Dump truck

Backhoe

Leveling instruments

Survey equipment

Transit level

Job description

GENERAL PURPOSE

Assumes the responsibility for the maintenance of City property and equipment that includes but is not limited to performing skilled concrete finishing work on projects that include sidewalks, curbs, gutters, bridges, and drainage structures; light duty maintenance and construction equipment for public works construction, maintenance and demolition projects; and the operation of other related equipment.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Works under the supervision of the Foreman, Assistant Street Superintendent and/or Street Superintendent

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

None

SAFETY SENSITIVE DESIGNATION

This position is designed as a safety sensitive position and is subject to random drug screening.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

Presence in the workplace on a regular basis is required to accomplish the essential functions, regular attendance MUST be maintained.
Participates in setting rails and forms and tying structural steel for concrete projects according to specifications on plans or as directed.
Directs pouring, spades freshly poured concrete, and screeds surface level with rails or forms.
Floats, dusts, trowels, grooves, and edges surfaces as required.
Drives dump truck to transport supplies or materials.
Operates three or more of the following pieces of light duty equipment: small motor grader, small dozer, backhoe, roller, bush-hog mowers, front-end loader, haul-type truck and/or other light duty construction, maintenance and demolition equipment
Operates equipment for the purpose of ditching, leveling, and smoothing to grade on maintenance and construction projects; hauling, dumping, and/or spreading of material
Instructs and trains assigned workers on equipment used; regularly services equipment; reports repair needs
Makes routine repairs and adjustments on equipment used
Performs strenuous manual labor, as necessary
Pickup trash/debris and clean up City owned properties.
Perform storm cleanup of trees, limbs, etc.
Inclement weather preparations.

PERIPHERAL DUTIES

Performs all other functions as assigned by the Superintendent, Assistant Superintendent, Foreman.

Experience

DESIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Three (3) years experience in construction work including work in concrete finishing and in the safe and efficient operation of light construction and maintenance equipment
Any equivalent combination of education and experience

Necessary Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

Ability to read and write
Working knowledge of the hazards and safety precautions common to municipal maintenance and repair activities
Working knowledge of the practices, methods, materials and tools used in modern equipment maintenance
Ability to set grades with line level
Ability to set up forms for preparation of pouring and finishing.
Ability to maintain effective preventive maintenance programs
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, supervisors and the public
Skill in the operation of listed tools and equipment

Special Requirements

Possession of a valid Class B Commercial Drivers License (Preferred)

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED

Concrete saw, dump truck, concrete tools and equipment, backhoe, leveling instruments, line level, and transit level. Power and hand tools, equipment for vehicle and mechanical system work; tools required for minor repairs and routine maintenance of motorized vehicles; portable radio; light-duty construction, maintenance, and demolition equipment; survey equipment including blueprints

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

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 job functions.

Work is performed in outdoor settings. Hand-eye coordination is necessary to operate various pieces of equipment.

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

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

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing 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 frequently works near moving mechanical parts or in outside weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes, toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is moderately noisy.

The City of Texarkana, Texas provides three weeks of paid vacation and three weeks of paid sick leave per year as well as 13 paid holidays per year.

Retirement benefits are through the Texas Municipal Retirement System with the City contributing at a rate of 2 to 1 and the employee contributing 7% each paycheck to TMRS. Employees are vested after five years and may retire after either twenty years of service at any age or at age 60 as long as they are vested.

Retirement benefits for the Fire Department are paid through the Firemen's Relief and Pension Fund and employees are eligible to retire after twenty years of employment.

A voluntary 457 deferred compensation program through MissionSquare is also offered to all City employees.

The City of Texarkana, Texas provides health, dental, and vision insurance to its employees at a minimal cost. Life insurance equal to one times your annual salary is offered at no cost to the employee with supplemental life and dependent life insurance also available but is paid by the employee. Insurance becomes effective the first of the month following thirty days of employment.

01 What have been your primary duties in your most recent job or position?

02 Do you have the ability to perform strenuous manual labor on a regular basis?

03 Do you currently possess a valid Class A or Class B Commercial Drivers License?

Class A CDL
Class B CDL
Do not currently possess a CDL

04 Please select all equipment that you have prior experience using.

Concrete Saw
Concrete Tools & Equipment
Leveling Instruments
Survey Equipment
Dump Truck
Haul-Type Truck
Backhoe
Bulldozer
Bush-Hog Mower
Front-End Loader
Roller
Motor Grader
Demolition Equipment

05 Please describe any experience you may have in the operation of the equipment you selected from the previous question.

06 Do you have at least three (3) years of experience in construction work including work in concrete finishing and/or in the safe and efficient operation of light duty construction and maintenance equipment?

07 If "Yes", please describe your level/years of experience in construction work including work in concrete finishing and/or in the safe and efficient operation of light construction and maintenance equipment.

08 Do you have experience in the operation of power and hand tools?

09 Describe your experience in performing unskilled and semi-skilled labor in the care, construction, and maintenance of streets, sewers, pipelines, parks and other projects of this nature. If no experience, answer N/A.

10 Do you have the ability to set grades with a line level?

11 Do you have the ability to set up forms for preparation of pouring and finishing of concrete?

12 Describe your experience operating equipment for the purpose of ditching, leveling, and smoothing to grade on maintenance and construction projects.

13 Do you have the ability to frequently lift and/or move up to twenty-five (25) pounds and occasionally lift and/or move more than one-hundred (100) pounds?

14 COMMENTS: If your "Yes" or "No" answer needs more clarification, please provide that information here and note the number of the question you are referencing.