Concrete Finisher at City of Albany in Albany, GA

The purpose of this classification is to operate equipment and perform manual work functions associated with producing/finishing concrete areas and assisting with various Public Works projects.Prepares work areas for concrete surface; measures/marks area to be formed; levels area and sets grade; removes debris.

Sets up forms for concrete area; determines amount of concrete required for project.

Monitors pouring of cement into forms; spreads concrete into sections of forms; shakes down poured cement; levels cement to appropriate depth and consistency; shapes surfaces; molds expansion joints.

Finishes surfaces of poured concrete to specified textures; removes rough or defective spots; patches holes.

Breaks old concrete surfaces and removes materials; repairs concrete surfaces and potholes.

Operates a variety of equipment, machinery, and tools used in department projects which may include a dump truck, front-end loader, backhoe, tamping machine, cement mixer, air compressor, jackhammer, chainsaw, concrete saw, sledgehammer, mallet, shovel, rake, axe, mechanic tools, concrete tools, concrete forms, etc.

Transports, loads and unloads various equipment and materials used in projects.

Performs manual work functions associated with department projects (which may include lifting/moving heavy materials, shoveling materials, picking up debris/litter, placing signage, etc.).

Performs general maintenance tasks necessary to maintain machinery, equipment and tools in operable condition (such as inspecting equipment, checking fluid levels, replacing fluids, greasing equipment, washing/cleaning equipment, cleaning work areas, etc.); monitors equipment operations to maintain efficiency and safety; reports faulty equipment.

Gathers appropriate equipment, tools, materials and supplies for use at work sites; initiates requests for additional materials; transports materials to job sites.

Receives, prepares and/or completes various forms, reports, work orders, maps, or other documentation; processes and forwards or retains as appropriate.

Communicates via telephone and/or two-way radio; provides information; takes and relays messages; responds to requests for service and information from employees, officials, the public or other individuals.

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS

May perform the duties of supervisor in absence of same, which may include supervising, reviewing work and maintaining standards; provides assistance and/or backup coverage to other employees or departments as assigned.

Performs other related duties as required.High school diploma or GED required; additionally, two (2) years previous experience and/or training involving concrete or brick work; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job. Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia Driver's License.Data Utilization: Requires the ability to compile, assemble, copy, record and/or transcribe data and/or information according to a prescribed schema or plan. Includes judging whether readily observable functional, structural or compositional characteristics are similar to or divergent from prescribed standards, procedures or routines.

Human Interaction: Requires the ability to exchange information for the purpose of clarifying details within well established policies, procedures and standards.

Equipment, Machinery, Tools, and Materials Utilization: Requires the ability to operate and control the actions of equipment, machinery, tools and/or materials requiring complex and/or rapid adjustments.

Verbal Aptitude: Requires the ability to utilize a variety of reference and descriptive data and information.

Mathematical Aptitude: Requires the ability to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division; ability to calculate decimals and percentages; may require ability to utilize principles of fractions and/or interpret graphs.

Functional Reasoning: Requires ability to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagrammatic form. Involves semi-routine standardized work with some latitude for independent judgment concerning choices of action.

Situational Reasoning: Requires the ability to exercise the judgment, decisiveness and creativity in situations involving a variety of generally pre-defined duties which are often characterized by frequent change.

ADA COMPLIANCE

Physical Ability: Tasks involve regular and sustained performance of moderately physically demanding work, typically involving some combination of climbing and balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling, and that generally involves lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling of moderately heavy objects and materials (20-50 pounds).

Sensory Requirements: Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate colors or shades of colors, depth, texture, and visual cues or signals. Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally. Environmental Factors: Performance of essential functions may require exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such as dirt, dust, pollen, wetness, humidity, rain, temperature and noise extremes, machinery, vibrations, electric currents, traffic hazards, or toxic agents.

The City of Albany, Georgia is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Albany, Georgia will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.