Concrete Finisher

Concrete Finisher Print ( Apply ? Concrete Finisher Salary $37.10 Hourly Location 664 N Tillamook St, OR Job Type Regular Job Number Bureau Portland Water Bureau Opening Date 10/28/2024 Closing Date 11/11/2024 11:59 PM Pacific + Description + Benefits + Questions The Position Job Appointment: Full time Work Schedule: 4 x 10-hour days Monday - Thursday Work Location: 664 N. Tillamook Street, Portland, OR, Benefit: Please check our benefit tab for an overview of benefit for this position Union Representation: (District Council Trade Union, DCTU). To view this labor agreement, please click here ( . Applicants start at the entry salary rate. If you are a DCTU represented employee, see labor agreement for additional information or talk to your union representative. Application Material: Please click APPLY to submit your application via the City of Portlands online portal. You will need respond to the supplemental questions and attach a resume. Position Summary Concrete Finishers perform a variety of skilled concrete finishing and allied trades work, including surface preparation, building concrete forms, structural reinforcement, materials preparation, masonry, and plastering. What youll get to do: + Utilize surveying equipment and layout area according to blueprints. + Saw cut spalls or damaged adjacent areas if needed. + Cut/Set forms and backfill as required. + Set grade stakes/nails with surveying equipment. + Set up and maintain proper/safe traffic control. + Muck chute/direct concrete driver safely. + Rake concrete to the top of the form. + Screed to grade and check with Smart level. + Bull float, Trowel/finish, Broom finish. + Use blueprints, smart level and surveying equipment. + Report daily accomplishments to the supervisor. Wage Information Entry: $37.10 per hour At Six Months: $40.27 per hour After one year: $41.47 per hour About the Bureau: The Portland Water Bureau's 600 employees work together to serve almost a million people in the Portland area. The bureau values a diverse workforce and seeks ways to promote equity and inclusion within the organization and with the public. Our mission: We serve excellent water every minute of every day. Our vision: The water our community loves is safe and abundant for generations to come. Our equity commitment: work to uproot systemic inequities and their impacts on our employees and the people we serve. We commit to the difficultand essentialwork of transforming Water Bureau policies, practices, and culture to better serve historically and currently oppressed communities. More Information about the bureau: Have a question? Contact Information: Anna Morgan, Senior Recruiter Bureau of Human Resources Email address: To Qualify The following minimum qualifications are required for this position: + Journey-level experience with concrete finishing, working at a highly skilled level and can be held responsible for directing others in performing such work. + Knowledge of tools, materials, processes, and techniques of concrete finishing and masonry; concrete and reinforced concrete structures. + Skill in constructing concrete forms, preparing areas for concrete placement, placing and finishing concrete, concrete reinforcement, and performing masonry work and tile setting; performing measurements and arithmetic computations including multiplication, division, fractions, decimals, and conversions. + Ability to learn and use safe working practices; maintain records; perform layout for concrete structures; communicate effectively; work effectively with coworkers in a diverse workforce, and respond appropriately to questions concerns from other employees and the public. Applicants must also: + Possess a valid state driver's license and acceptable driving record ( at the time of hire. + Submit a complete five-year court-certified Driver's Abstract of Driving Record (obtained at the applicant's expense) upon request. + Possess or obtain a class "A" CDL within 6 months from the date of hire (FREE in-house training available). + Take and pass a Pre-Hire employment exam. + Take and pass a Pre-employment drug test. The Recruitment Process STEP 1: Apply online between October 28 , 2024 November 11, 2024 Required Application Materials: + Resume + Answer to the Supplemental Questions (click on the Questions tab to preview the questions) Optional Application Materials: + If you would like to request Veteran's Preference, please submit your Veteran documents (ex, DD214-Member 4, VA Benefit Letter, etc.) by the closing date of the recruitment. Application Tips: + Your responses to the supplemental questions should include details describing your education, training and/or experience, and where obtained, which clearly reflects your qualifications for each of the numbered items in the "To Qualify" section of this announcement. + Your rsum should support the details described in your responses to the supplemental questions. + How We Determine Pay: The City of Portland is covered by the Oregon Equal Pay Act ( . Your salary is determined based on the experience listed in your resume that is directly related and equivalent to the position for which you are applying. It is strongly encouraged to include any transferable experience (paid or unpaid regardless of how recent) to ensure your offer is reflective of all your relevant experience. + Do not attach any additional documents. + Please note, all completed applications for this position must be submitted no later than on the closing date and time of this recruitment. + You can use AI tools to assist with your job application, but please make sure to personalize your responses to supplemental questions. Avoid copying and pasting. We encourage using AI to generate ideas and then tailor them to reflect your own experiences and skills. + All applications must be submitted via the City's online application process. + E-mailed and/or faxed applications will not be accepted. STEP 2: Minimum Qualification Evaluation: Week of November 11th - Week of November 18, 2024 + An evaluation of each applicant's training and paid and unpaid experience, as demonstrated in their resume and supplemental questions, weighted 100%. + Your rsum and responses to the supplemental questions will be the basis for our evaluation of your qualifications for this position. Incomplete or inappropriate information may result in disqualification. + You have 14 days from the notice of the minimum qualification evaluation results to let us know if you would like to review and discuss your evaluation result. Please read the City of Portland Administrative Rule 3.01 ( for complete information. + Additional evaluation may be required prior to establishment of the eligible list and/or final selection. STEP 3: Establishment of Eligible List: Week of November 25, 2024 + Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will be placed on the equally ranked eligible list. (Update if a Ranked list or other type of list is used) STEP 4: Selection (Interview): Early December + Hiring bureau will review and select candidates for an interview STEP 5: Offer of Employment: Mid/Late December + Some positions will require those offered employment to complete and sign a criminal background statement before being considered for employment. (Include if requires an in-depth background investigation.) STEP 6: Start Date: Early January + A start date will be determined after all conditions of employment have been met. *Timeline is approximate and subject to change. Additional Information ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Click here ( for additional information regarding the following: + City of Portland Core Values + Recruitment Process - Work Status + Equal Employment Opportunity + Veteran Preference + ADA, Pregnancy, and Religious Accommodations An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer A Career with the City of Portland offers many Employee Benefits We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to + Health Care (Medical, Vision and Dental) + Carrot Fertility + Wellness Benefits + Life Insurance + Long-term disability coverage to eligible employees and their families. + Employee Assistance Plan + Flexible Spending Accounts + Retirement + Oregon Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), including contributions to the PERS IAP plan paid by employer + Family Medical Leave + City Paid Parental Leave AND SO MANY MORE! Benefits may vary depending on bargaining unit and employment status. Click here to review the many different benefits the City of Portland offers ( . 01 Thank you for your interest in joining the team at the City of Portland. We sincerely value your time and hope to make your application experience as positive as possible. The following supplemental questions are an important step to assist us in determining if you have the minimum qualifications to succeed in the posted vacancy. Write specific and unique responses to each question. Answering "No", to any of the Yes/No questions or answering an essay question with the following "See resume", or entering "N/A" for any of the minimum qualifications listed in the "To Qualify" section may eliminate you from further consideration. Note: If you are requesting veterans' preference, please be sure to upload a copy of your DD214 and/or Veteran's administration letter stating your disability. Veteran's preference documentation must be submitted by the closing time of this announcement. Have you read and understood all the information listed above? + Yes + No - If you have any questions, please contact the recruiter on the announcement. 02 Where did you first learn about this job opportunity? (If on a website or job board, please specify which one) 03 The City of Portland receives public records requests at times. Please indicate which response you find appropriate: (Answer will not disqualify you from the process) + My application was submitted with the understanding that the City of Portland would keep the information confidential and would only disclose the information if ordered to do so. I would not have submitted this application without the promise of confidentiality. + You may release my application; I am waiving confidentiality. 04 Do you have journey-level experience with concrete finishing, working at a highly skilled level and can be held responsible for directing others in performing such work? + Yes + No 05 Provide a detailed example(s) of your journey-level experience with concrete finishing, working at a highly skilled level and can be held responsible for directing others in performing such work. In your response, include details that clearly reflect how you meet this minimum qualification. Such as: + Examples of when you used the knowledge skill or ability. + Role you served in (professional, internship, volunteer). + The impact and/or results of your of experience. + Skills, training, transferable skills or lived experience you have that will help you in this area. + Total years of experience applying the knowledge, skill, or ability. 06 Do you have knowledge of tools, materials, processes, and techniques of concrete finishing and masonry; concrete and reinforced concrete structures? + Yes + No 07 Provide a detailed example(s) of your knowledge of tools, materials, processes, and techniques of concrete finishing and masonry; concrete and reinforced concrete structures. In your response, include details that clearly reflect how you meet this minimum qualification. Such as: + Examples of when you used the knowledge skill or ability. + Role you served in (professional, internship, volunteer). + The impact and/or results of your of experience. + Skills, training, transferable skills or lived experience you have that will help you in this area. + Total years of experience applying the knowledge, skill, or ability. 08 Do you have skill in constructing concrete forms, preparing areas for concrete placement, placing and finishing concrete, concrete reinforcement, and performing masonry work and tile setting; performing measurements and arithmetic computations including multiplication, division, fractions, decimals, and conversions? + Yes + No 09 Provide a detailed example(s) of your skill in constructing concrete forms, preparing areas for concrete placement, placing and finishing concrete, concrete reinforcement, and performing masonry work and tile setting; performing measurements and arithmetic computations including multiplication, division, fractions, decimals, and conversions. In your response, include details that clearly reflect how you meet this minimum qualification. Such as: + Examples of when you used the knowledge skill or ability. + Role you served in (professional, internship, volunteer). + The impact and/or results of your of experience. + Skills, training, transferable skills or lived experience you have that will help you in this area. + Total years of experience applying the knowledge, skill, or ability. 10 Do you have the ability to learn and use safe working practices; maintain records; perform layout for concrete structures; communicate effectively; work effectively with coworkers in a diverse workforce, and respond appropriately to questions concerns from other employees and the public? + Yes + No 11 Provide a detailed example(s) of your ability to learn and use safe working practices; maintain records; perform layout for concrete structures; communicate effectively; work effectively with coworkers in a diverse workforce, and respond appropriately to questions concerns from other employees and the public. In your response, include details that clearly reflect how you meet this minimum qualification. Such as: + Examples of when you used the knowledge skill or ability. + Role you served in (professional, internship, volunteer). + The impact and/or results of your of experience. + Skills, training, transferable skills or lived experience you have that will help you in this area. + Total years of experience applying the knowledge, skill, or ability. 12 Do you possess a valid state driver's license and acceptable driving record at the time of hire? + Yes + No 13 Are you able to submit a complete five-year court-certified Driver's Abstract of Driving Record (obtained at your expense) upon request? + Yes + No 14 Do you possess or obtain a class "A" CDL within 6 months from the date of hire (FREE in-house training available)? + Yes + No 15 Are you able to take and pass a Pre-Hire employment exam? + Yes + No 16 Are you able to take and pass a Pre-employment drug test? + Yes + No Required Question Agency City of Portland Address 1120 SW 5th Ave, Room 987 Portland, Oregon, 97204 Website Apply Please verify your email address Verify Email

Created: 2024-11-05