Concrete Finisher

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* JOB TITLE:

** Concrete Finisher
** JOB CLASS NUMBER:
** TRD
222
* * PAY GRADE:
**** SALARY:
** G04 $ 19.00 per hour
** FLSA STATUS:
** Non-Exempt
** BUSINESS UNIT NAME:
** Drainage Utility
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* REPORTS TO:

** Drainage Utility Supervisor
** SUPERVISORY WORK:
** None
* * SUMMARY
* * Under the general supervision of the Foreperson II, this position supervises activities of Utility Workers in the maintenance, repair, and construction of City curbs, gutters, valleys/channels and other City properties. Generally in charge of forming, grading, and finishing concrete with all associated responsibilities and skills. May be required on occasion to perform semi-skilled or manual unskilled work. This position will be required to work shifts including evenings, weekends, holidays, overtime as necessary by the department, and during inclement weather.

This position is considered weather essential personnel.
** ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
*** Operates a small work unit in the concrete repair, construction, and maintenance of drainage infrastructure.
* Set forms and reinforcements as needed, pours concrete and finishes the concrete to grade.
* Repairs concrete structures including curbs, gutters, street valleys, alley aprons, etc.
* Oversees all equipment and tool inventory under their direction.
* Performs minor maintenance and repairs to equipment, observing a preventative maintenance schedule.
* Calculates and orders the amount of materials needed for each job.
* Sets and figures simple grade when needed.
* Consults with foreman on work schedules and plans.
* Assigns various tasks to crew members.
* Keep vehicles and equipment clean and in good working order.
* Takes over as Foreman as needed.

Other Responsibilities:

· Maintains safe working environment through the application of standard barricading and traffic safety procedures.
· Proper completion of daily job reports, and other reports as needed.
· Maintains an inventory of all tools.
· Operates other equipment or trucks as needed during emergencies, trains on unfamiliar equipment or operates within comparable pay range when necessary.
· Orders supplies from warehouse or outside suppliers as necessary.
· Maintains safe working environment through compliance with occupational safety rules and practices.
· Performs manual work when needed to assist in the performance of various tasks.
· Capture and record progression of projects utilizing electronic devices.
· Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
** MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
** Graduation from high school or GED required. One (1) year experience as a Concrete Finisher required. Three (3) years experience in utility/storm drainage construction, or maintenance, or similar type work preferred. Completion of 16 hours training in traffic and barricading procedures during probationary year. Valid Texas Driver’s License required. Must be able to obtain a Texas Class  A  Commercial Driver’s License when scheduled to attend CDL training course during probationary year.

Regular and punctual attendance is a requirement of this position.  
** KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
*** Must possess good communication skills, both oral and written.
* Must have good working knowledge of light and medium-sized trucks and equipment, i.e., utility trucks and 5-10 cu.yd. dump truck.
* Must be knowledgeable and skilled in the use of all hand tools common to the concrete trade, both power and manual.
* Must have working knowledge of traffic control devices and their applications.
* Skill in running and maintaining power saws, drills and other machinery and equipment used in setting and reinforcing forms.
* Ability to work safely around power equipment and heavy equipment.
* Possession of good communication skills, good public relations representative of the…