Cement Finisher; A262730-2 Street Construction

Smooths and finishes freshly poured concrete. Applies curing or surface treatments. Installs, maintains, and restores various masonry structures such as floors, sidewalks, recreation courts, and patios.

• Pours concrete for curbing and gutters; patches curbs; finishes concrete and places poles.
• Performs brick laying duties; mixes and levels mortar and lays brick.
• Repairs asphalt, paves streets, and patches potholes.
• Sets steel rods and ties rebar.
• Performs related work as required.
• Will be required to drive a City vehicle for City business use.

• English grammar, spelling, and punctuation
• Safety protocols
• Construction practices and methods
• Concrete finishing techniques

• Organization and time management
• Ability to perform a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature
• Build and maintain effective working relationships with others
• Communicate clearly and effectively both orally and in writing
• Maintain good planning and organizational skills
• Take and follow directions from supervisor
• Give directions to and gain compliance from assigned staff
• Perform strenuous work and routine work
• Maintain a valid Texas Driver License and a good driving record
• Project a positive and professional image of the City of Laredo
• Communicate both orally and in writing in the English language and orally in the Spanish language
• Comply with all City of Laredo policies and procedures
• Maintain good health and physical condition sufficient to permit the full performance of duties of this position

• Frequent exposure to unpleasant environmental conditions and/or hazards. Majority of work performed outside or with exposure to risk.
• Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, a negligible amount of force frequently, and/or constantly having to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.

• Office or similar indoor environment
• Outdoor environment
• Street environment (near moving traffic)
• Construction site
• Confined space
• Vehicles
• Warehouse environment

• Extreme cold (below 32 degrees)
• Communicable diseases
• Moving mechanical parts
• Fumes or airborne particles
• Toxic or caustic chemicals or substances

• Individuals with known violent backgrounds

• Individuals who are hostile or irate

• Extreme heat (above 100 degrees)
• Loud noises (85+ decibels such as heavy trucks, jack hammers, construction)

• Regional travel
• National travel
• International travel

• Local travel

• At least one (1) year of general experience. Experience in concrete work is preferred.

• Valid Texas Driver's License. If applicant holds an out-of-state license, a State of Texas Driver's License must be obtained within 6 months of employment.

As part of the minimum requirements for all positions with the City of Laredo, a thorough background check and certified school transcripts will be required from all applicants who are offered employment.

Effective February 24, 1997, all selected applicants are required to undergo a drug and alcohol test prior to employment.

Effective January 7, 2008, all persons in safety-sensitive functions/positions, as per City of Laredo Drug and Alcohol Policy definition, shall be subject to random drug and alcohol testing.

A person with a disability who needs a reasonable accommodation related to a selection process is requested to contact the Human Resources Department at  two days prior to the scheduled interview and/or test if applicable.

City of Laredo is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Pro Disabled and Veteran Employer. We welcome differences in the form of gender, race, ethnicity, disability, geography, socioeconomic status, age, politics, religion, philosophy, sexual orientation, or gender identity. All applicants who share this goal are encouraged to apply. Must be able to function in a principle-based organization that has a culture built on character and core values.