Cement Finisher

The City of Everett is accepting applications on a promotional basis for the Civil Service examination process for CEMENT FINISHER. All vacancies in this job class will be filled from the ranked Civil Service register established from the examination process for 36 months, or until exhausted.

The City provides excellent benefits, including medical, dental, vision, a retirement pension through Washington State Department of Retirement Systems, and basic life insurance plans. Employees will also accrue vacation, sick, and holidays throughout the calendar year. For more information on benefits for this position, : AFSCME Benefit Guide

ABOUT THE JOB

This work involves all aspects of maintenance and construction in the public right of way, to include site preparation, concrete form building, placement of concrete, concrete finishing, and other related public works tasks as assigned.  

Employees in this class are responsible for the safe and efficient operation of all equipment used in concrete and masonry construction practices.  Employees in this class are also responsible for the safe and efficient operation of equipment used for snow and ice removal. The work includes all aspects of concrete and masonry construction, including manual labor tasks such as loading of materials;

concrete saw cutting and placing masonry, rock, and concrete utilizing the equipment of the trade when necessary.  Employees in this class will be required to coordinate their tasks and assignments with co-workers.  Cement Finishers normally receive their work assignments and instructions from a supervisor and are then responsible to direct the work of other appropriate personnel to complete the assignments.  

The work of this classification is reviewed by a superior for conformance with instructions, City construction standards, care and safety exercised in the field, and other established performance criteria.

ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLES OF WORK

* Ascertain exact measurements on sidewalks, curbs, corners, steps, walls and other concrete construction and repair jobs; supervises setting of forms, mixing of cement, and  placement of concrete.

* Supervise, instruct, and conduct work of concrete construction in a level plane, walls, and footings, including clearing, grading, and setting forms, as well as mixing, wheeling, and placing concrete.

* Patch new and old concrete work where holes have developed.

* Perform related civil construction work tasks as required.

* Operate equipment to perform the above work; operate equipment for snow and ice removal.

For a full description of this position, please see the class specification here, on the City's website.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

* Regular Civil Service status (completed initial probationary period).

* Five (5) years of verifiable experience involving concrete form building, site preparation, placement of concrete, and concrete finishing work, OR

* A minimum of three (3) years of experience assigned to the M & O Division, Streets Work Group of Everett's Public Works Department working with concrete form building, site preparation, placement of concrete, and concrete finishing work.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS OR CERTIFICATIONS

* Possession of, and the ability to maintain, a valid Washington State Commercial Driver License (C.D.L.) with the necessary endorsements.

* Certified within one year of appointment in area of work as required by a regulating agency or as available from a professional organization, e.g., certified by the Regional Road Maintenance Program as an erosions specialist or equivalent (Certified Erosion and Sediment Control Lead - CESCL).

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS

* The work includes all aspects of concrete and masonry construction, including manual labor tasks such as loading of materials; concrete saw cutting and placing masonry, rock, and concrete utilizing the equipment of the trade when necessary.

* Perform physically strenuous outdoor work for prolonged periods under a variety of weather conditions.

* Must be able and willing to work shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays, and to respond to off-hour call outs.

* Lift and carry 50 pounds and…