Concrete Finisher

Position Title: Concrete Finisher Pay Grade: G Department: Public Works FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Reports To: Foreman Safety Sensitive: Yes - CDL Position Supervises: No Date Approved: 10/2013 On-call Required: No Date Revised: 03/2026

Job description statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job title and not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required, and subject to change as approved by the City Manager.

HOURS: 7:00AM - 3:45PM, M-F

JOB SUMMARY:

Employees in this class are under general supervision. Work performed in executing specific tasks of a skilled nature, which involves some advanced training and/or experience.

Examples of work performed: receives work orders or project assignment from supervisor; orders, assembles and prepares materials necessary to complete assignment; establishes a safe work area and coordinates activities with employees or the general public as necessary; creates and places forms to meet specifications; finishes concrete; carpentry work for form construction; masonry work for catch basin construction; performs routine preventive maintenance and cleaning on all equipment utilized in the performance of assigned tasks; operates laser for pipe laying on a specific grade; operates light equipment and performs simple tasks with heavy equipment including backhoes, dump trucks and loaders; performs related work as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of practices used in the operation of light equipment


Knowledge of state and city traffic regulations

Knowledge of safety precautions and maintenance of equipment

Knowledge of the materials and equipment used in general maintenance work


Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions

Ability to operate a variety of light and heavy vehicles and equipment


Ability to pour and finish concrete

Ability to understand and follow oral and written instruction

Ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with the public and co-workers

REQUIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

Must possess a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) and Tennessee Driver's license. Experience required in construction work involving a knowledge of concrete work (forming, finishing, etc.), pipe laying and equipment operation.


PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

High school education or equivalent is preferred.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Physical:

Some heavy lifting and pushing required. Drives truck to haul crew, materials and equipment. Subjected to extended periods of physical exertion while shoveling and digging and forming and finishing concrete. Good hand-eye coordination is required in the operation of large, heavy trucks especially when operating in and around construction on rights-of-way and in tight situations.

Environmental:

Ability to work in adverse weather conditions.

FULL-TIME BENEFITS SUMMARY:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Paid Life Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Account
• Voluntary Benefits
• Pension and 401k Retirement Savings
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Sick time - 8 hours/month
• Paid Vacation time - 8 hours/month

City of Cookeville is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Hiring decisions are administered without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

Qualified individuals with known disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, please contact the Human Resources division at View phone number on click.appcast.io.


Successful applicants must pass a limited background check, pre-employment physical, and drug screen.