Concrete Technician

City of Baytown•2123 Market St Baytown, TX

About The Position

The Concrete Technician assists crews with construction, maintenance, and repair activities involving streets, sidewalks, driveways, alleys, drainage, and asphalt. This entry-level role requires problem-solving and communication skills, a strong work ethic, and the ability to follow oral and written instructions and communicate with the public and crew members. Previous concrete-industry experience is a plus but is not required. The technician prepares concrete bases, builds and removes forms, positions and ties rebar, mixes and pours concrete, finishes concrete, and cleans and backfills work sites. The role also involves preparing and loading trucks, obtaining supplies and equipment, maintaining assigned equipment, driving to job sites, and setting up traffic-warning cones and signs. Attendance is essential. The City may require overtime, and the position may be called upon to provide services during emergencies, including remaining during an evacuation to perform needed services.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record; must obtain a Texas driver’s license within 90 days.
Valid State of Texas Class B Commercial Driver’s License, or must obtain one within six months of entering the position.
Ability to carry out oral and written instructions and communicate with the public and crew members.
Ability to operate a cement mixer, skill saw, and miscellaneous hand tools.
Ability to build forms and box tops, and pour slabs, driveways, curbs, and sidewalks.
Ability to lay brick and block and finish concrete.
Ability to get along appropriately with co-workers and the public.
Ability to meet the position’s heavy-work demands: exert up to 100 pounds occasionally, up to 50 pounds frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds constantly.
Attendance is an essential function of the position.
Ability to work overtime if required.

Nice To Haves

Six months of related experience.
Previous experience in the concrete industry.

Responsibilities

Assist crews with construction, maintenance, and repair work on streets, sidewalks, driveways, alleys, drainage, and asphalt.
Follow safety rules and regulations at job sites.
Cut lumber, set forms, and cut, lay, and tie rebar using a steel cutter and rebar ties.
Prepare concrete bases by setting wood forms and positioning steel; measure, pour, and finish concrete; remove forms; backfill and clean the site.
Mix concrete in a cement mixer, transport it by wheelbarrow, and pour it at the work site.
When making boxes, transport blocks or bricks by wheelbarrow to the finisher.
Check trucks and obtain, load, and transport supplies, equipment, and materials, including bricks, blocks, lumber, mortar, generators, wheelbarrows, and sand.
Clean assigned equipment and related parts daily as required.
Drive to job sites, prepare for work, and set up cones and signs to warn traffic.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Provide services or perform duties during emergency situations as required; remain during an evacuation if needed to perform services.