Concrete Worker I (Apprentice) or II (Journeyman) - City of South Salt Lake

Under the direction of the Streets Division Manager, the Concrete Worker installs and repairs City streets, curbs, gutters, and sidewalks.

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ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

1. Removes, constructs and finishes concrete projects
   • Removes existing concrete
   • Reads and sets grade
   • Constructs necessary forms for concrete pouring
   • Finishes concrete of newly poured curbs, gutters and sidewalks
2. Maintains satisfactory condition of City streets during winter
   • Operates snow removal equipment
   • Patches asphalt
   • Maintains street signs and pavement markings

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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND CERTIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or equivalent and two years documented apprentice level experience in concrete finishing, or any equivalent combination of related education and experience.
• Must possess a valid state driver's license with a Class B CDL endorsement (including Tanker endorsements) or have the ability to obtain one within six months of employment.

NECESSARY KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

1. Knowledge of concrete removal and finishing techniques.
2. Skilled in concrete finishing; and skilled in the operation of a loader, backhoe, dump truck, jackhammer, tamper, and various hand tools.
3. Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.

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PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met or will be encountered by an employee while successfully performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is constantly required to stand, walk, and use hands to operate objects, tools or controls. The employee is occasionally required to sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and the ability to adjust focus.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in outside weather conditions. The employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

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The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of the specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. The job description is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

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