Equipment Operator I - Concrete Finisher

City of Monroe•Monroe, NC

12d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs intermediate skilled trades work in the construction, maintenance, repair, and modification of sidewalks, curbs and gutters, slabs, and related structures; operates a variety of medium to heavy automotive and construction equipment; does related work as required. Work is performed under the moderate supervision of a Street Maintenance Crew Leader.

Requirements

General knowledge of the common practices, tools, terminology and safety precautions of concrete work
General knowledge of the use and characteristics of building materials
Skill in the use of masonry tools and equipment
Ability to work from sketches, drawings, plans or specifications
Ability to follow oral and written instructions
Ability to estimate needed materials and time required for various jobs
General knowledge of the occupational hazards and proper safety precautions involved
Thorough knowledge of traffic laws and regulations governing equipment operation
Ability to understand and follow specific oral instructions
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates and the general public
Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school and minimal experience in concrete work.

Nice To Haves

Possession of or ability to obtain a Class A commercial driver's license valid in the State of North Carolina within six months of employment.

Responsibilities

Prepares site, setting forms, pouring and finishing concrete; performing general masonry work; assisting with other public work duties.
Sets forms and grades to pour sidewalks, curbs and gutters and slabs.
Screens and floats fresh concrete, runs edges, puts in joints and broom finishes.
Lays concrete pipes for driveways.
Builds forms and pours concrete for foundations.
Sets forms for grading and performs other concrete finishing operations.
Performs the duties of a Street Maintenance Worker II when required.
Operates a variety of medium to heavy equipment such as rubber tire loader, rollers, skid loaders, backhoe, front-end loader, dump truck, tractors, and similar motorized vehicles, small equipment and street sweepers.
Operates backhoe to cut and remove asphalt street sections, sidewalks or curb and gutter for patch or reconstructions, digs trenches, culverts and loads sand, rocks, etc.
Operates landscaping equipment and performs a variety of grounds keeping tasks.
Operates equipment in street and pedestrian traffic, around other ground utilities and in other tight places requiring care and skill.
Performs preventive maintenance on equipment.
Cleans and washes equipment on a periodic basis.
Reports any unsafe conditions of equipment and other necessary repairs to supervisor.
Assists with paving potholes and repairing utility cuts, raising valves and manhole covers in preparation for resurfacing, cleaning catch basins and other tasks.
Assists with snow removal and ice control.
Performs related tasks as required.