Cement Finisher

The City of Everett is accepting applications on a promotional basis for the Civil Service examination process for CEMENT FINISHER. All vacancies in this job class will be filled from the ranked Civil Service register established from the examination process for 36 months, or until exhausted.

The City provides excellent benefits, including medical, dental, vision, a retirement pension through Washington State Department of Retirement Systems, and basic life insurance plans. Employees will also accrue vacation, sick, and holidays throughout the calendar year. For more information on benefits for this position, click here: AFSCME Benefit Guide

ABOUT THE JOB

This work involves all aspects of maintenance and construction in the public right of way, to include site preparation, concrete form building, placement of concrete, concrete finishing, and other related public works tasks as assigned.  

Employees in this class are responsible for the safe and efficient operation of all equipment used in concrete and masonry construction practices.  Employees in this class are also responsible for the safe and efficient operation of equipment used for snow and ice removal. The work includes all aspects of concrete and masonry construction, including manual labor tasks such as loading of materials; concrete saw cutting and placing masonry, rock, and concrete utilizing the equipment of the trade when necessary.  Employees in this class will be required to coordinate their tasks and assignments with co-workers.  Cement Finishers normally receive their work assignments and instructions from a supervisor and are then responsible to direct the work of other appropriate personnel to complete the assignments.  The work of this classification is reviewed by a superior for conformance with instructions, City construction standards, care and safety exercised in the field, and other established performance criteria.

ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLES OF WORK

• Ascertain exact measurements on sidewalks, curbs, corners, steps, walls and other concrete construction and repair jobs; supervises setting of forms, mixing of cement, and  placement of concrete.
• Supervise, instruct, and conduct work of concrete construction in a level plane, walls, and footings, including clearing, grading, and setting forms, as well as mixing, wheeling, and placing concrete.
• Patch new and old concrete work where holes have developed.
• Perform related civil construction work tasks as required.
• Operate equipment to perform the above work; operate equipment for snow and ice removal.

For a full description of this position, please see the class specification here, on the City’s website. 

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS 

• Regular Civil Service status (completed initial probationary period).
• Five (5) years of verifiable experience involving concrete form building, site preparation, placement of concrete, and concrete finishing work, OR
• A minimum of three (3) years of experience assigned to the M & O Division, Streets Work Group of Everett’s Public Works Department working with concrete form building, site preparation, placement of concrete, and concrete finishing work.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS OR CERTIFICATIONS

• Possession of, and the ability to maintain, a valid Washington State Commercial Driver License (C.D.L.) with the necessary endorsements.
• Certified within one year of appointment in area of work as required by a regulating agency or as available from a professional organization, e.g., certified by the Regional Road Maintenance Program as an erosions specialist or equivalent (Certified Erosion and Sediment Control Lead - CESCL).

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS

• The work includes all aspects of concrete and masonry construction, including manual labor tasks such as loading of materials; concrete saw cutting and placing masonry, rock, and concrete utilizing the equipment of the trade when necessary.
• Perform physically strenuous outdoor work for prolonged periods under a variety of weather conditions.
• Must be able and willing to work shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays, and to respond to off-hour call outs.
• Lift and carry 50 pounds and occasionally move heavier objects as required by work assignment.

HOW TO APPLY

• Application materials may be accessed via http://www.everettwa.gov/promotional.
• All applicants are required to complete and submit the following:

1. The standard City of Everett Application Form.
2. Responses to the Supplemental Questionnaire for Cement Finisher*.
3. A resume is required. Failure to submit a resume is a disqualifier.

• Applications must be submitted through the City’s online application system by 5:00 p.m. on June 21, 2026 to be considered.  
• LATE, INCOMPLETE, FAXED, OR EMAILED APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

EXAMINATION STEPS

• The Supplemental Questionnaire is part of the application (weighed 10%). Answers must be detailed.
• Top-scoring applicants will be called to a practical examination (weighted 90%) early to mid July
• All vacancies in this job class will be filled from the ranked Civil Service register established from the examination process for 36 months.  

IMPORTANT NOTES

• A passing grade of 70.00 or higher is required on all parts of the screening process for placement on the ranked Civil Service eligible register.  
• The examination process is designed to sample and measure the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities. 
• Candidates will be contacted throughout this process via email, and should periodically check their spam folders for messages filtered by their email providers.
• Applicants claiming veterans’ preference points in accordance with RCW 41.04.010 as amended and meeting eligibility criteria must submit form DD214 or other official military separation documentation that clearly indicates an honorable discharge from military service on or before the date filing closes. 
• This job classification is represented by Everett Municipal Employees Local 113, AFSCME.

Filing Opens: June 5, 2026

Filing Closes: June 21, 2026

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Salary : $6,342 - $7,708