Position Purpose

Under general supervision, performs work involved in construction and repair of cement and concrete surfaces and structures.

Essential Functions and Basic Duties

• Performs work on the mixing, pouring, spreading, and leveling of cement and concrete on such surfaces as sidewalks, steps, walls, curbs, ramps, streets, and roads.
• Lays out the work to be done, sets forms in curved as well as straight lines.
• Sets grade for drainage and sidewalks.
• Determines materials to be used and selects proper tools to accomplish the job in accordance with appropriate methods and accepted trade practices.
• Works from oral instructions, blueprints, work orders, and rough sketches.
• Supervises co-workers on the concrete crew.
• Performs other work as required.

Qualifications

Training and Experience

• Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of an equivalent GED certificate, supplemented by one (1) year of responsible cement finisher or cement finisher's apprentice experience.

**** Special Requirements

• Possession of valid commercial driver's license, Class B with air brake endorsement.
• Ability to successfully complete background and drug screenings.

Special Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Comprehensive knowledge of work methods, sequences, and techniques of cement work.
• Ability to assemble and set forms to meet precise job specifications in accordance with type and shape of structures and material.
• Understand use of reinforcement steel or wire and must be able to arrange reinforcement material to obtain maximum strength.
• Know when cement is sufficiently vibrated to eliminate bubbles.
• Thorough knowledge of the properties and characteristics of materials in order to determine proper mixtures and setting time.
• Able to finish surfaces to specified desired finish and texture by such methods as rubbing with abrasive stone or applying a smooth coat of cement mortar.
• Able to perform finishing work such as rolling curbs and shaping drainage areas.

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** An Equal Opportunity Employer**

We do not discriminate on-the-basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth, pregnancy/childbirth related medical conditions age, or disability or any other protected class. It is our intention that all qualified applicants are given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors. If you need an accommodation to complete the application process, contact City of Glasgow at 270-651-5131.