Concrete Worker

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Works under the supervision of a maintenance foreman in the Public Works Division. Performs semi-skilled manual work in assisting in the repair and maintenance of the city's sanitary or storm sewer system. Mixes concrete or mortar by hand or a portable mixer. Makes connections and minor repairs to ditches and other structures by applying concrete, mortar, or sealant to cracks, seams, and tie-ins when assigned. May assist in building various concrete structures, such as retaining walls and head walls. May pour, work, and broom concrete if assigned. Utilizes hand and power tools to excavate, level, and condition soil. Utilizes air hammer to break out asphalt and concrete. Cleans drainage structures such as inlets and culverts using hand tools which include shovels, rakes, wheelbarrows, etc. Lifts and carries materials, tools, and supplies, including loading and unloading trucks. Removes and replaces inlet grates, rims, and manhole covers.

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TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Must be able to understand verbal and written instructions. Requires traversing uneven land on foot, sometimes across or through ditches. Requires the ability to perform heavy manual work which will involve lifting rims, tools, and materials, which can weigh up to 50 lbs. as well as handling of manhole covers and inlet grates (approximately 150 lbs) with assistance. Requires ability to operate hand tools and a portable concrete mixer.

TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS: Majority of work is performed in an outdoors environment. May be exposed to insects, weeds, poisonous plants, bacteria, insecticides, pesticides, flooded areas, traffic, noise, and all types of weather conditions. May require some contact with the general public. Work will involve working inside underground pipes and culverts. Work may also be performed in traffic areas.