936-Streets & Sidewalks - 5424-936 Concrete Finisher

JOB SUMMARY:

Under direction, to install and finish concrete block walls and surfaces.  To perform related work as required.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:          

Mixes, grades, including setting forms and finishes concrete.  Constructs and repairs block walls. Operates concrete breaking equipment. 

Withdraws materials and maintains records.

Regular attendance required.  All duties performed on-site for the Community.

Works effectively with co-workers, customers and others by sharing ideas in a constructive and positive manner; listens to and objectively considers ideas and suggestions from others; keeps commitments; keeps others informed of work progress, timetables and issues; addresses problems and issues constructively to find mutually acceptable and practical business solutions; addresses others by name, title or other respectful identifier; and respects the diversity of our workforce in actions, words and deeds.

NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Follows up on assigned written resident complaint requests, corrects problems, discusses with resident or refers to a supervisor-noting disposition.  Drives a flatbed truck to transport masonry materials

EQUIPMENT OPERATED:

Cement mixer, concrete saw, jackhammer and flatbed truck and hand tools

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Exposure to dust, fumes and normal outdoor elements.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

Educational development which produces the ability to read, write and apply common sense

understanding to the carrying out of oral or written instructions.  Experience in working with and finishing concrete or equivalent combination of education and experience that produces the following:

• Knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions of the job.
• Knowledge of the techniques and practices of asphalt and concrete construction.
• Knowledge of the safety hazards and necessary precautions associated with the area of

      assignment

• Ability to perform manual labor requiring physical strength and stamina appropriate to the

      area of assignment.

• Ability to read and write work related job instructions in English.
• Ability to communicate effectively with others in English.
• Ability to pass respiratory pulmonary function test.
• Ability to pass qualitative and/or quantitative respirator fit test.
• Skill in repairing and finishing concrete.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Possession of a valid California driver’s license.
• Ability to pass respiratory pulmonary function test and annual medical examination.
• Ability to pass qualitative and/or quantitative respirator fit test.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:    

Standing, walking and repetitive motion for up to 2 hours a day.  Occasional lifting and/or carrying up to 100 lbs., balancing, climbing, crouching, feeling, fingering, grasping, kneeling, pulling, pushing, reaching and stooping.

MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:       

Reading, verbal communication and customer contact.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job.  They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified