Concrete Finisher II

(The following examples are illustrative only and are not intended to be all inclusive.)

• Utilizes equipment and materials to replace, construct, and finish concrete sidewalks, curbs, slabs, walls, and drainage structures. Set concrete forms. Places and ties re-bar and reinforcement steel. Operates various types of concrete construction tools and equipment including volumetric mix trucks, mud jacks.
• Prepares estimates and places orders for concrete.
• Operates other vehicles and equipment including pickups, tandem axle trucks, tractor trailers, rollers, sweepers, loaders, backhoes, snowplows, sanders, motor graders, and other construction equipment.
• May lead in the mobilization of supplies and demobilization of supplies, equipment, and crew in job site set up and work completion in accordance with safety, quality, and performance standards and procedures. Helps ensure close- out of work orders.
• Collaborates with Supervisors and Assistant Supervisors on the planning of individual tasks associated with smaller crew size including the development of temporary traffic control plans.
• Operates equipment and tools including heavy equipment needed to perform maintenance tasks and provide training for others in equipment operation.
• Interprets construction blueprints and designs and fabricates materials for new construction and repair. Sets and checks grades.
• Helps ensure good customer service. Collaborates with Supervisors to respond to customer requests. Required to model good customer service and adherence to code of conduct.
• Helps ensure all work meets departmental expectations. Helps ensure compliance with projects rules, procedures, applicable laws, and regulations. Supports department vision, mission, goals, objectives, policy, and procedures.
• Performs snow and ice removal and applies anti-icing and de-icing products. Required to be available during snow removal and emergency management situations.
• Assists with the setup and placement of traffic control signage and devices in work zones. Performs traffic flagging during construction activities in work zones.
• Makes repairs to fix potholes and other defects in concrete and asphalt roadways as needed.
• Responds to emergency situations including, but not limited to fires, flooding, and natural disasters.
• Performs equipment operator duties when not assigned to specific concrete project work.
• Performs daily equipment and vehicle inspections before use. Performs minor maintenance on vehicles and equipment.
• Demonstrates and promotes a professional appearance, proper personal conduct, and appropriate behavior.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervision is periodic, and work is reviewed for quality upon completion.

This position does not directly supervise other employees but frequently acts as a lead worker instructing others on concrete placement and finishing techniques. In addition to sharing of information, interactions at this level may also include providing advice to others outside direct reporting relationships on specific problems or general policies/procedures.

Work is often performed independently with minimal supervision on concrete construction projects. The work requires a high degree of skill and self-initiative to produce a quality concrete product.

A high school diploma or GED and 5 years of related experience in the field of concrete construction, to include concrete removal, placement, and finishing. Four years must be Douglas County as a Concrete Finisher. A combination of experience and education may be considered.

All criteria identified in the current Concrete Finisher II…