Concrete Finisher

Position overview

This role is focused on forming, placing, finishing, and repairing concrete while also supporting a range of Public Works activities. The job combines hands-on construction work with equipment operation, material handling, documentation, and basic field communication.

Key duties

• Prepare work sites for concrete placement by measuring and marking the area, setting levels and grades, and clearing debris.
• Install forms for concrete pours and estimate the quantity of concrete needed for each job.
• Oversee the pour, distribute concrete within the form, consolidate it, level it to the required depth and finish, and shape the surface and expansion joints.
• Complete final finishing work to achieve the required texture, remove imperfections, and patch voids or damaged spots.
• Break out deteriorated concrete, remove debris, and repair potholes and other surface damage.
• Operate department equipment and tools such as dump trucks, front-end loaders, backhoes, tamping machines, cement mixers, air compressors, jackhammers, chainsaws, concrete saws, hand tools, and related implements.
• Move, load, and unload equipment and materials needed for project completion.
• Carry out manual labor tasks that may include lifting heavy materials, shoveling, debris pickup, and placing signs or barricades.
• Keep equipment, tools, and machinery in working order through routine checks, cleaning, lubrication, fluid checks, and other basic maintenance tasks; report defective equipment when found.
• Collect, stage, and transport tools, supplies, and materials to job locations; request additional materials when needed.
• Complete forms, reports, work orders, maps, and other documentation as assigned.
• Communicate by phone or radio, share information, relay messages, and respond to service or information requests from employees, officials, the public, and others.
• May step in for a supervisor when needed, including reviewing work, helping maintain standards, and providing backup support to coworkers or other departments.
• Perform any other job-related duties assigned.

Qualifications and requirements

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• At least 2 years of prior experience or training in concrete work, brick work, or a similar field is required; equivalent combinations of education, training, and experience may also be considered.
• A valid Georgia driver’s license must be held and maintained.

Core skills and competencies

• Ability to collect, organize, copy, and record information accurately.
• Comfort working with established procedures and comparing work against set standards.
• Strong capability with construction equipment, tools, and materials, including making quick adjustments as needed.
• Ability to understand reference materials and practical instructions.
• Basic math skills, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, decimals, percentages, and possibly fractions or graphs.
• Ability to follow written, verbal, and diagram-based instructions.
• Sound judgment in changing field conditions and semi-routine work settings.

Physical and environmental conditions

This position involves sustained physical effort and may include climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and lifting or moving moderately heavy items ranging from 20 to 50 pounds. Work may require color, depth, texture, and visual discrimination, along with clear spoken communication. Field conditions may include dirt, dust, pollen, wet or humid conditions, rain, temperature extremes, noise, machinery, vibration, electrical hazards, traffic risks, and exposure to toxic substances.

Equal opportunity and accommodation

The employer is an equal opportunity employer. Reasonable accommodations will be provided to qualified individuals with disabilities in line with the Americans with Disabilities Act, and applicants and employees are encouraged to discuss accommodation needs with the employer.

Benefits

Employer-paid benefits include vacation pay, sick pay, holiday pay, medical insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, and a defined benefit retirement plan. Optional benefits include vision insurance, short-term disability insurance, long-term disability insurance, a 457(b) plan, whole life insurance, critical illness insurance, and a discounted YMCA membership.

Application questions

Applicants are asked to confirm the following:

• Whether they have at least 2 years of previous experience or training involving concrete or brick work, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Whether they have a high school diploma or GED.
• Whether they have a valid Georgia driver’s license.