Concrete Worker I (Apprentice) or II (Journeyman)

City of South Salt Lake; South Salt Lake (UT); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team in a vital role as a Concrete Worker, where you will be responsible for installing and repairing essential City infrastructure, including streets and sidewalks. This position offers the opportunity to work outdoors and make a tangible impact on your community. You will utilize your skills in concrete finishing and equipment operation while ensuring the safety and maintenance of City streets. If you are looking for a fulfilling job that combines physical work with community service, this is the perfect opportunity for you to grow and contribute.

Qualifications

• High school diploma with two years in concrete finishing or equivalent.
• Valid state driver's license with Class B CDL endorsement required.

Responsibilities

• Installs and repairs City streets, curbs, gutters, and sidewalks.
• Operates snow removal equipment and maintains street conditions.

Skills

Concrete finishing techniques

Effective communication

Operation of construction equipment

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Loader

Backhoe

Dump truck

Jackhammer

Tamper

Various hand tools

Job description

Under the direction of the Streets Division Manager, the Concrete Worker installs and repairs City streets, curbs, gutters, and sidewalks.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

1. Removes, constructs and finishes concrete projects
   • Removes existing concrete
   • Reads and sets grade
   • Constructs necessary forms for concrete pouring
   • Finishes concrete of newly poured curbs, gutters and sidewalks
2. Maintains satisfactory condition of City streets during winter
   • Operates snow removal equipment
   • Patches asphalt
   • Maintains street signs and pavement markings

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND CERTIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or equivalent and two years documented apprentice level experience in concrete finishing, or any equivalent combination of related education and experience.
• Must possess a valid state driver's license with a Class B CDL endorsement (including Tanker endorsements) or have the ability to obtain one within six months of employment.

NECESSARY KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

1. Knowledge of concrete removal and finishing techniques.
2. Skilled in concrete finishing; and skilled in the operation of a loader, backhoe, dump truck, jackhammer, tamper, and various hand tools.
3. Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met or will be encountered by an employee while successfully 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 is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is constantly required to stand, walk, and use hands to operate objects, tools or controls. The employee is occasionally required to sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and the ability to adjust focus.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in outside weather conditions. The employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.