What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cement Finisher position at The City of San Diego?
JOB INFORMATION
See NOTE(S) below for future wage increases and/or additional compensation opportunities.
Cement Finisher positions participate in the work of a crew in site preparation for a variety of concrete projects; read and interpret plans and standard drawings; design and build forms; place and finish concrete projects such as catch basins, curbs, cross gutters, sidewalks, steps, storm drains, vaults, walls, and other similar concrete projects using floats, jointers, screeds, trowels, and other tools; repair broken concrete; complete forms; drive pick-up, flat-bed, and small dump trucks; and perform other duties as assigned.
Notes:
Note:
See NOTE(S) below for future wage increases and/or additional compensation opportunities.
Cement Finisher positions participate in the work of a crew in site preparation for a variety of concrete projects; read and interpret plans and standard drawings; design and build forms; place and finish concrete projects such as catch basins, curbs, cross gutters, sidewalks, steps, storm drains, vaults, walls, and other similar concrete projects using floats, jointers, screeds, trowels, and other tools; repair broken concrete; complete forms; drive pick-up, flat-bed, and small dump trucks; and perform other duties as assigned.
Notes:
- Employees in job classifications represented by AFSME Local 127 are scheduled to receive the following general wage increases:
- 3.5% effective 7/1/27
- 2% effective 7/1/28
- 2% effective 1/1/29
- Eligible benefitted employees originally hired on or after July 10, 2021, will be automatically enrolled in the San Diego City Employees Retirement System (SDCERS).
- Cement Finisher employees may be required to work overtime, including weekends and holidays.
- Some Cement Finisher positions are required to pass a medical physical, respiratory fit test, and obtain Confined Space Certification within six months from date of hire. Employees will be required to obtain and maintain Confined Space Certification to retain employment.
- Cement Finisher employees who operate commercial vehicles are required by California State Law, as a condition of employment, to submit to drug and alcohol testing. Prior to hire, a background check will be completed in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse and with former employers regarding drug and alcohol testing results.
- Successful completion of a state-accredited three-year Cement Mason Apprenticeship Program.
- Three years of full-time cement finishing experience under the direction of a journey-level cement finisher. Qualifying experience MUST include reading plans and drawings, building and setting forms, and finishing cement on a variety of concrete projects.
- City of San Diego employees using Out-of-Class Assignment (OCA) experience to qualify must submit written documentation signed by their appointing authority or payroll specialist, detailing the work performed, dates, and total number of qualifying OCA hours. OCA experience without the required documentation will NOT be considered.
Note:
- Some positions may require a valid California Class B License AND a valid California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) medical certificate dated within the last two years at the time of hire or within six months of hire.
- Experience in operating a Transit and/or Laser Level used in the layout and construction of curbs, gutters, sidewalks and other infrastructure improvements.
- Experience installing masonry retaining walls and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) curb ramps.