Concrete Finisher

City of Albany, Georgia•Georgia 31701, GA

About The Position

The Concrete Finisher operates equipment and performs manual work associated with producing and finishing concrete areas and assisting with Public Works projects. The role prepares work areas, establishes forms and grades, monitors and finishes concrete pours, repairs concrete surfaces, and operates and maintains equipment, machinery, and tools. It also transports materials and equipment, performs general project labor, handles job-related documentation, and communicates with employees, officials, the public, and others. The employee may perform supervisory duties in the supervisor’s absence and provide backup assistance to other employees or departments.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Two years of previous experience and/or training involving concrete or brick work, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia Driver’s License.
Ability to operate and control equipment, machinery, tools, and materials requiring complex or rapid adjustments.
Ability to follow written, oral, or diagrammatic instructions and exercise judgment in semi-routine work.
Ability to perform basic arithmetic, calculate decimals and percentages, and potentially use fractions or interpret graphs.
Ability to communicate orally and exchange information to clarify details within established policies and procedures.
Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull moderately heavy objects and materials weighing 20–50 pounds.
Ability to perform work involving climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling.
Ability to perceive and discriminate colors, depth, texture, and visual cues or signals.

Responsibilities

Prepare concrete work areas by measuring and marking areas, leveling and setting grades, and removing debris.
Set up concrete forms and determine the amount of concrete required for projects.
Monitor concrete pours; spread, shake down, level, shape, and finish concrete to specified depths, consistency, and textures; mold expansion joints; and patch defects or holes.
Break up and remove old concrete and repair concrete surfaces and potholes.
Operate equipment, machinery, and tools used for department projects, including dump trucks, loaders, backhoes, tamping machines, cement mixers, compressors, jackhammers, saws, and hand tools.
Transport, load, and unload equipment and materials used in projects.
Perform manual project work, including moving heavy materials, shoveling, removing debris or litter, and placing signage.
Maintain machinery, equipment, and tools by inspecting them, checking and replacing fluids, greasing, washing and cleaning them, and reporting faulty equipment.
Monitor equipment operation to maintain efficiency and safety and clean work areas.
Gather and transport equipment, tools, materials, and supplies to work sites and request additional materials as needed.
Prepare, complete, process, forward, or retain forms, reports, work orders, maps, and other documentation.
Communicate by telephone and two-way radio; provide information, take and relay messages, and respond to service and information requests.
May perform supervisory duties in the supervisor’s absence, including supervising work, reviewing work, and maintaining standards.
Provide assistance or backup coverage to other employees or departments as assigned and perform other related duties as required.