Concrete Technician

City of Baytown; Baytown (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Baytown is seeking an entry-level Concrete Technician to join our Public Works team. You will assist crews with street, sidewalk, driveway, alley, drainage, and asphalt repairs; you will help set forms, place steel, finish concrete, and backfill. Prior concrete experience is a plus but not required.

A valid Texas driver’s license is required; Class B CDL must be obtained within six months of hire. The role rewards problem-solving, effective communication, a strong work ethic, and the

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record; TX license must be obtained within 90 days.
• Valid State of Texas Class "B" Commercial Driver’s License, or must be obtained within six months of date in position.
• Six months of related experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists crews in maintenance and repair of streets, sidewalks, driveways, alleys, drainage and asphalt repairs.
• Carries out oral and written instructions and communicates with the public and crew members.
• Cuts lumber and sets forms; cuts, lays and ties rebar.
• Prepares concrete base including setting forms, positioning steel, pouring and finishing concrete, removing forms and backfill.
• Mixes concrete in cement mixer and transports to pour site.
• Checks truck; loads supplies and cleans equipment daily.
• Drives to job site, sets up traffic cones and signs.
• Performs other related duties.

Skills

Problem solving

Communication skills

Strong work ethic

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Cement mixer operation

Skill saw

Hand tools

Job description

We are currently looking for an entry-level Concrete Technician to join our team. The successful candidate must have excellent problem solving and communication skills, as well as a strong work ethic. Previous experience in the concrete industry is a plus but not required. If you are looking for a great opportunity to gain valuable experience in the field, then this is the job for you!

Assists crews in the maintenance and repair of streets, sidewalks, driveways, alleys, drainage and asphalt repairs. Must have the ability to carry out oral and written instructions and to communicate with the general public and crew members.

• Works with crews performing construction and maintenance activities for streets, sidewalks, driveways, alleys and drainage and asphalt repairs. Follows all of the safety rules and regulations that are observed on the job site. Cuts lumber and sets forms; cuts, lays and ties rebar using steel cutter and rebar ties.
• Assists with preparation of concrete base including setting wood forms and positioning steel; measure and pour concrete ; finish concrete; remove wooden forms and backfill and clean site.
• Mixes concrete in cement mixer; fills wheelbarrow and pushes to box or pouring site; pours concrete; when making boxes, fills wheelbarrow with blocks or bricks and delivers to finisher.
• Checks truck; obtains supplies, equipment, and materials; loads truck with bricks, blocks, lumber, mortar, generator, wheelbarrow, sand, etc. Cleans assigned equipment and related parts daily, as required.
• Drives to the job site and prepares for work; sets up cones and signs to warn traffic.
• Performs all other related duties as assigned.

Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
• Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record (must obtain TX driver’s license within 90 days).
• Valid State of Texas Class "B" Commercial Driver’s License, or must be obtained within six months of date in position.

Preferred:

• Six months of related experience.

Ability to operate machinery and equipment including cement mixer, skill saw, and miscellaneous hand tools. Ability to build forms, form box tops, and pour slabs, driveways, curbs, and sidewalks. Ability to lay brick and block and finish concrete. Ability to get along appropriately with co-workers and the public.

Here at the City of Baytown, in recruiting for our team, we welcome the unique contributions that you bring. We strive to provide a workplace where differences are honored, with a workforce that reflects the diversity of the people we serve.

Attendance is an essential function of this position. The City reserves the right to require an employee in this position to work overtime. This position provides services or performs duties for the benefit of the general public during emergency situations. These may include services or duties different from those performed in the usual course and scope of your job. In the event of an evacuation, the incumbent in this position may be required to remain to perform needed services.

Overall Position Strength Demands

Heavy Work: Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.