Concrete Finisher

Jefferson County•Littleton, CO

3d•$35 - $39

About The Position

The Concrete Finisher performs concrete repair, maintenance, construction, and finishing work for the Road & Bridge Division. The role smooths and finishes poured concrete floors, walls, sidewalks, inlets, retaining walls, and curbs to specified textures, and builds and repairs bridge decks, drop boxes, head and wing walls, curb and gutter, sidewalks, flow pan, and ADA ramps. The position operates and drives equipment or vehicles used in county road construction, maintenance, snow plowing, and repair. It also supports construction-site safety, traffic control, equipment inspections and maintenance, and basic employee training. The position may work at various locations and responds to emergencies and snow-removal operations at any time of day or week. The typical schedule is Monday through Thursday, 6:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. From December through the end of February, the schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m. Scheduled weekly hours are 40. The hiring range is $35.10–$39.00 per hour, determined based on education, experience, and skills.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent certificate; an equivalent combination of education and experience is acceptable.
Three years of general concrete work or similar experience.
Driver’s license.
Obtain a valid Class B CDL with Tanker endorsement, with the Air Brake restriction removed, and a valid DOT medical card within 12 months of hire.
Acquire Flagger Certification within six weeks of hire.
Pass a pre-employment physical, background check, and Motor Vehicle Record check.
Meet applicable federal motor carrier requirements, including being able to read and speak English sufficiently to converse with the public, understand highway traffic signs and signals, respond to official inquiries, and make entries on reports and records.
For driving on County business, obtain a valid Colorado driver’s license within 30 days of hire if not already held.
Positions requiring a CDL are subject to pre- and post-employment drug-testing regulations; the County will contact previous employers for past alcohol and drug testing information.

Nice To Haves

Experience with concrete finishing, ADA ramps, setting forms, sidewalks, curbs, and gutters.
Experience building concrete walls.
Experience reading blueprints and engineering surveys.
Experience with a skid steer.
Active CDL.
May be required to obtain Traffic Control Supervisor, Stormwater Management, and/or Erosion Control certifications.
May be required to obtain a Class A CDL and a Hazmat endorsement.

Responsibilities

Smooth and finish poured concrete floors, walls, sidewalks, inlets, retaining walls, and curbs to specified textures.
Prepare concrete bases, set wood forms, position steel, measure and pour concrete, finish concrete, remove forms, backfill soil, and clean the work site.
Finish concrete to a level plane and sound structure by screening, floating, troweling, and brooming; float, groove, and edge surfaces as required.
Build and repair bridge decks, drop boxes, head and wing walls, curb and gutter, sidewalks, flow pan, and ADA ramps.
Read and interpret plans to set forms and fasten steel rods and braces.
Assist with construction-site tasks and ensure flagging, traffic control, public safety, and crew safety requirements are met in work zones.
Act as lead worker for small crews.
Safely operate and drive equipment or vehicles used in county road construction, maintenance, snow plowing, and repair.
Perform equipment and vehicle pre- and post-trip inspections, routine cleaning, and minor maintenance and repairs.
Inspect and prepare equipment, including fueling, cleaning, lubricating, and changing tires; request maintenance and repair services and modify equipment for specific uses.
Report incidents, accidents, traffic violations, and damage to equipment, vehicles, or utilities.
Follow the Road & Bridge Safety Management Program, use PPE properly, and maintain a safe work environment consistent with regulatory and organizational requirements.
Keep time, activity, mileage records, and logs.
Respond to emergencies and snow-removal operations 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and report to an assigned shop within one hour of being called.
Assist with basic development and training of fellow employees.
Perform other assigned duties at various locations.