Concrete Formsetter/Finisher

City of Texarkana•Street Dept.-Texarkana, TX

12d•Onsite

About The Position

Assumes the responsibility for the maintenance of City property and equipment that includes but is not limited to performing skilled concrete finishing work on projects that include sidewalks, curbs, gutters, bridges, and drainage structures; light duty maintenance and construction equipment for public works construction, maintenance and demolition projects; and the operation of other related equipment. This position is designed as a safety sensitive position and is subject to random drug screening. Presence in the workplace on a regular basis is required to accomplish the essential functions, regular attendance MUST be maintained.

Requirements

Three (3) years experience in construction work including work in concrete finishing and in the safe and efficient operation of light construction and maintenance equipment.
Ability to read and write.
Working knowledge of the hazards and safety precautions common to municipal maintenance and repair activities.
Working knowledge of the practices, methods, materials and tools used in modern equipment maintenance.
Ability to set grades with line level.
Ability to set up forms for preparation of pouring and finishing.
Ability to maintain effective preventive maintenance programs.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, supervisors and the public.
Skill in the operation of listed tools and equipment.

Nice To Haves

Possession of a valid Class B Commercial Drivers License

Responsibilities

Participates in setting rails and forms and tying structural steel for concrete projects according to specifications on plans or as directed.
Directs pouring, spades freshly poured concrete, and screeds surface level with rails or forms.
Floats, dusts, trowels, grooves, and edges surfaces as required.
Drives dump truck to transport supplies or materials.
Operates three or more of the following pieces of light duty equipment: small motor grader, small dozer, backhoe, roller, bush-hog mowers, front-end loader, haul-type truck and/or other light duty construction, maintenance and demolition equipment.
Operates equipment for the purpose of ditching, leveling, and smoothing to grade on maintenance and construction projects; hauling, dumping, and/or spreading of material.
Instructs and trains assigned workers on equipment used; regularly services equipment; reports repair needs.
Makes routine repairs and adjustments on equipment used.
Performs strenuous manual labor, as necessary.
Pickup trash/debris and clean up City owned properties.
Perform storm cleanup of trees, limbs, etc.
Inclement weather preparations.
Performs all other functions as assigned by the Superintendent, Assistant Superintendent, Foreman.