Concrete Finisher I

Concrete Finisher I

Employment Type: 0 - Full-time Regular
Pay Range: $52,197.00 - 78,295.00
Location: Castle Rock, CO
Overtime Exempt: N
Elected Office / Department: DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS

A person in this position performs highly skilled work completing a variety of concrete maintenance, repair, and construction assignments in Public Works Operations. This person removes material, sets forms, finishes concrete, assures that job quality is performed in accordance with current specifications, and provides training to other concrete workers.

Generally, the hiring range is $52,197-$65,246 annually. Qualifications, education and experience as it relates to the position will be taken into consideration when determining hiring salary.

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ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: (The following examples are illustrative only and are not intended to be all inclusive.)

• Utilizes equipment and materials to replace, construct, and finish concrete sidewalks, curbs, slabs, walls, and drainage structures. Set concrete forms. Places and ties re-bar and reinforcement steel. Operates various types of concrete construction tools and equipment including volumetric mix trucks, mud jacks, concrete pumps, curb machines, concrete saws, and other concrete hand tools and equipment.
• Prepares estimates and places orders for concrete.
• Operates other vehicles and equipment including pickups, tandem axle trucks, tractor trailers, rollers, sweepers, loaders, backhoes, snowplows, sanders, motor graders, screening mills, paving machines, and other construction equipment.
• Interprets construction blueprints and designs and fabricates materials for new construction and repair. Sets and checks grades.
• Performs snow and ice removal and applies anti-icing and de-icing products. Required to be available during snow removal and emergency management situations.
• Assists with the setup and placement of traffic control signage and devices in work zones. Performs traffic flagging during construction activities in work zones.
• Makes repairs to fix potholes and other defects in concrete and asphalt roadways as needed.
• Responds to emergency situations including, but not limited to fires, flooding, and natural disasters.
• Performs equipment operator duties when not assigned to specific concrete project work.
• Performs daily equipment and vehicle inspections before use. Performs minor maintenance on vehicles and equipment.
• Demonstrates and promotes a professional appearance, proper personal conduct, and appropriate behavior.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

• A high school diploma or GED.
• Three (3) years of related experience in the field of concrete construction, to include concrete removal, placement, and finishing.
• A combination of experience and education may be considered.

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, & REGISTRATIONS:

• Must possess a valid State of Colorado Commercial Driver License Class B upon hire, with complying insurance. Review of motor vehicle record is required at time of hire and periodically throughout employment. Incumbent is expected to obtain a Commercial Driver License Class A to achieve career progression in this classification series.
• Incumbents in this position must meet the Department of Transportation physical exam and drug and alcohol testing requirements.
• Must have a Flagger Certification.
• Must complete assigned training as required by the Department.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Closing Date: 12/12/2025 5:59PM MST. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until a suitable candidate is selected.

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In the event of an emergency/disaster in or near the County, all County employees are expected to make every effort to be available to assist the County Manager, Elected/Appointed Officials and Department Directors to ensure the continued operation of any and all necessary County functions. This may mean being available to perform additional duties and hours beyond what is normally required. In the event that an exempt employee does work more than 40 hours a week in support of County operations during an emergency, such employee may receive overtime or other appropriate wage compensation in accordance with existing County policies or at the discretion of the County.