Cement Finisher - Wastewater Construction

City and County of Denver•Denver, CO

11d•$29 - $45•Onsite

About The Position

With competitive pay, great benefits, and endless opportunities, working for the City and County of Denver means seeing yourself working with purpose — for you, and those who benefit from your passion, skills and expertise. Join our diverse, inclusive and talented workforce of more than 11,000 team members who are at the heart of what makes Denver, Denver. What We Offer The City and County of Denver offers competitive pay commensurate with education and experience. Although the full pay range is posted, the target hiring range is $28.86-$35.00/ hr. We also offer generous benefits for full-time employees which include but are not limited to: A guaranteed life-long monthly pension, once vested after 5 years of service 457B Retirement Plan 140 hours of PTO earned within first year + 12 paid holidays, 1 personal holiday, 1 Wellness Day and 1 volunteer day per year Competitive medical, dental and vision plans effective within 1 month of start date Location & Schedule The position will report to 2000 West 3rd Ave., Denver, CO 80223, and the working hours are expected to be from 6:30 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday to Friday. Who We Are & What You’ll Do The Department of Transportation and Infrastructure (DOTI), through its employees, enhances the quality of life in Denver by efficiently delivering effective, high quality, safe and equitable public infrastructure, and services. For more information, please visit the DOTI website . DOTI’s Commitment to Equity: DOTI is committed to providing attention and resources to the areas, assets, and people of the city with the greatest need through equitable contracting, equitable investments, and equitable workforce development. DOTI’s culture revolves around four key principles: (1) Invest in Our People, (2) Operate with Discipline, (3) Use Data to Drive Decisions, and (4) Deliver Results. Wastewater Management oversees all aspects of wastewater functions, including the construction, operation, maintenance of the City’s sanitary and storm systems, and responding to customer inquiries regarding sewage and storm drainage service charges. As a Cement Finisher you will: Set forms for concrete flatwork Check forms for conformance to plans Order concrete per approved plans and specifications Spread, level and smooth concrete utilizing tools provided Cut in joints to prevent uncontrolled cracking of the concrete slab Monitor the weather and take steps to prevent damage to the fresh concrete placement Broom finish concrete flatwork Guide and mentor laborers during the concrete placements Clean and maintain concrete tools Quality control of form setting and concrete placement Sets forms, mixes, pours and stamps, and finishes concrete for curb and gutter, sidewalks, alleys, roadways, and driveway cuts Lays out and plans the installation of concrete projects and maintains and repairs concrete. Observes all common safety practices associated with equipment operations. Estimates materials, labor and equipment costs. Repair of storm and sanitary sewers Concrete repairs of storm inlets Performs other related duties as assigned or requested - such as snow removal duties What You’ll Bring We value diversity of ethnicity, race, socioeconomic status, sexual identity, gender, religion, language, ability, and experience and exemplify this through the makeup of our team at all levels. You'll be right at home here if you cultivate strong relationships and push yourself, your work, the people around you and Denver to the next level.

Requirements

Graduation from high school or the possession of a GED, HiSET or TASC Certificate.
Completion of a recognized apprenticeship program for cement finishing or three (3) years of experience in cement pouring and finishing.
A combination of appropriate education and experience may be substituted for the minimum education and experience requirements
This job requires driving.
Requires a valid Driver's License at the time of application.
Licenses and certifications must be kept current as a condition of employment.
By position, requires a valid Colorado Commercial Driver's License (CDL "B") with appropriate endorsements by the end of probation.

Nice To Haves

Have basic knowledge in concrete flat work that include but not limited to sidewalks, alleys, curb and gutter, form setting, and rebar setting.
Basic knowledge with hand tools and power tools
Willing to perform other job duties in the department relating to Storm and Sanitary Repairs
Experience reading blueprints

Responsibilities

Set forms for concrete flatwork
Check forms for conformance to plans
Order concrete per approved plans and specifications
Spread, level and smooth concrete utilizing tools provided
Cut in joints to prevent uncontrolled cracking of the concrete slab
Monitor the weather and take steps to prevent damage to the fresh concrete placement
Broom finish concrete flatwork
Guide and mentor laborers during the concrete placements
Clean and maintain concrete tools
Quality control of form setting and concrete placement
Sets forms, mixes, pours and stamps, and finishes concrete for curb and gutter, sidewalks, alleys, roadways, and driveway cuts
Lays out and plans the installation of concrete projects and maintains and repairs concrete.
Observes all common safety practices associated with equipment operations.
Estimates materials, labor and equipment costs.
Repair of storm and sanitary sewers
Concrete repairs of storm inlets
Performs other related duties as assigned or requested - such as snow removal duties

Benefits

A guaranteed life-long monthly pension, once vested after 5 years of service
457B Retirement Plan
140 hours of PTO earned within first year + 12 paid holidays, 1 personal holiday, 1 Wellness Day and 1 volunteer day per year
Competitive medical, dental and vision plans effective within 1 month of start date

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