Concrete Finisher

**Summary** Responsible for setting paving forms, placing/finishing concrete while operating various equipment in addition to performing a variety of construction tasks with assigned team members. **Pay Range:** $19.42 - $21.80 (Depending on qualifications and experience) **Work Schedule:** 4 day workweek: Monday - Thursday Summer Schedule: 6:30 AM - 5:00 PM Winter Schedule: 7:00 AM - 5:30 PM **Essential Duties and Responsibilities** - Operate a transit/level to set grade for paving forms, establish sub-grade, and set grade pens for the finished concrete grade. - Assist survey crew in setting and maintaining sensor line to accurate alignment/grade for the excavation and slipform paving teams. - Set forms for alleys, streets, driveways, sidewalks, ADA ramps, inlets, curbs, and concrete structure improvements. - Efficient skill sets to operate a ten-foot bump cutter/paver straightedge for cutting, filling, and scraping freshly poured concrete pavement to improve roughness and rideability. - Smooth, shape, and freestyle concrete curbs behind screed and slipform pavers. - Place and finish concrete to correct grade to ensure proper drainage and smooth ride quality that adheres to all City, State, and Federal Standards. - Perform the following tasks independently and as a team member: place and tie rebar, remove paving forms, clean debris, backfill pavement, place, roll, and water sod. - Operate equipment such as a front-end loader, industrial box blade/loader, skid steer loader and backhoe loader in addition to a variety of power tools such as a hammer drill, and ski saw. - Perform pre-trip/post-trip vehicle inspection reports, including service and maintenance equipment and vehicles. - Attend all required safety training/meetings and obey all safety policies and procedures. - Inspect the worksite to ensure all traffic control devices are in place, clean, and in good working condition. - Load and deliver traffic control devices for high water events including, placement for road closures/monitoring water levels - Perform final cleanup from weather events to ensure alleys and streets are passable for emergency vehicles, including tree and debris removal, as well as all other general cleanups. - Respond to weather events and emergencies including, working shift schedules when required. - Other unlisted duties will be required. **Minimum Qualifications** - High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED) - 18 months’ experience - Ability to lift 50 pounds or more several times daily *Or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.* **Preferred Qualifications** **Education/ Experience** - High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED) - 2 years experience **Knowledge, Skills & Abilities** - Knowledge of safety practices and hazards standard to work area - Knowledge of City of Garland Standard Construction Details - Skill in effective oral and written communication - Skill in maintenance, operations and maintenance of various concrete finishing equipment and tools - Skill in general care, maintenance and repair of various concrete equipment and tools - Ability to understand and implement verbal and written instructions - Ability to perform physical labor - Ability to work efficiently in a team environment and independently in the absence of supervision **Licenses and Certifications** Valid Class C Texas driver's license **Physical Requirements / Work Environment** The incumbent works in a field environment; outside in extreme hot/ cold, wet weather, and noisy conditions. Must be able to lift/carry 50 pounds or more several times daily.