P-72-25, Cement Finisher, Limited – Department of Public Works

City of Providence; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Providence is seeking a Cement Finisher to perform various cement construction tasks under supervision. This role involves mixing cement, laying bricks, and operating equipment during winter events. The position is limited and may not become permanent.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year experience as a cement finisher or concrete worker.
• Must possess a Rhode Island Commercial Driver’s License with airbrake endorsement.

Responsibilities

• Mixes or supervises the mixing of cement.
• Performs operations involved in general cement construction.
• Operates a plow and sander during winter operations.

Skills

Cement Construction

Supervision

Confined Space Certification

Education

High School Graduate

Tools

Cement Mixing Tools

Plow

Sander

Job description

P-72-25, Cement Finisher, Limited – Department of Public Works

Job Type: Limited Union

Job No.: P-72-25

Department: Public Works

Grade:

Posting Dates: 05/16/2025 – 05/30/2025

The City of Providence welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce at all levels of the organization. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit hiring discrimination of any type. All City hiring decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Job Summary

Under general supervision of up-line personnel involved in various types of cement construction work; operates a truck during emergencies and/or winter weather events to meet goals and objectives; and related work.

This is a first shift 7:00 am to 3:30 pm.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Mixes or supervises the mixing of cement in proportion proper to the type of work performed.
• Performs all operations involved in general cement construction including installations of forms, floating and finishing; pours cement into forms for the purpose of constructing cement or brick foundations, walls, and sidewalks; makes various articles of cement; rakes asphalt roads and sidewalks.
• Lays brick/block for the construction, repair, and/or adjustment of catch basins, manholes, and other appurtenant structures.
• Operates a plow and sander during winter operations.
• May supervise the work of assisting laborers.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Minimum of one (1) year experience as a cement finisher or concrete worker in the field of general construction.
• Must possess and maintain a Rhode Island Commercial Driver’s License with airbrake endorsement.
• Ability to complete Confined Space certification within six (6) months of appointment.
• Thorough knowledge of the practices, procedures, and materials used in cement construction and skill in their application and in the use of tools for cement or brick foundations, walls, or sidewalks.
• Must be able to perform all essential functions of the job.

Training Requirements

The term “limited” means that the successful candidate will perform the job for an undetermined length of time. The position may or may not become permanent.

Please note: The City is currently under a hiring freeze and while recruitment continues, ultimate hiring will be considered based on the freeze.