Maintenance Concrete Finisher - Periodic Posting

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**JOB POSTING**
JOB ID #:
20489
Maintenance Concrete Finisher - Periodic Posting
Public Works
Transportation
Various Locations
NUMBER OF VACANCIES:
Various
UNION/NON-UNION:
CUPE Local 5167 Outside
HOURS Of WORK:
40.00 per week
- GRADE:
E
- SALARY/HOUR:
$27.085 - $29.440 per hour- Note:
See appropriate Collective Agreement or the Non Union Salary Range for details.
STATUS/LENGTH:
Periodic Posting
- Note:
All vacancies for this position shall be filled from this competition between May 25, 2023 and November 30, 2023.
Job Description ID #:
4009
As a condition of employment you are required to provide proof that you are fully vaccinated or provide proof of valid exemption satisfactory to the employer prior to your start date. You must acknowledge and agree to comply with any future vaccine policy requirements as an ongoing condition of employment at the City of Hamilton.
SUMMARY OF DUTIES
Reports to the District Supervisor(s) and/or Lead Hand(s) within the Roadway Maintenance Section. Performs concrete breakout, forming, pouring and concrete finishing. Performs labouring and driving duties on a daily basis as assigned.
GENERAL DUTIES
Break out, form, pour and finish all locations including but not limited to:
City walks, approaches, curbs, sidewalks, driveway approaches, wheelchair ramps, curb face resets, catch basins.
Complete all base prep, levelling and compaction as required to work being completed.
Efficiently complete all finish work such as but not limited to levelling, roughing, edging, saw cutting.
Competently operates and maintains tools, equipment and vehicles related to the job and related to roadside drainage, hard surface and loose top maintenance programs. These include but are not limited to:
trowels, floats, compactor, edger, compressor, jack hammer, concrete saw, vibrator, gas meter, Scott air pack, tripod, block and tackle, power auger, skill saw, pouring chute, mechanical equipment, trucks, tractors, loaders, dump trucks.
Signals and directs pumping from concrete trucks.
Install specific items such as but not limited to:
expansion joints, water shut-off valves, sign-post bases, tactile plates.
Interacts with the general public, colleagues, representatives of other agencies, supervisors and co-workers in a courteous and respectful manner, while adhering to the City of Hamilton’s Corporate Culture, policies and procedures.
Set up cones, signs and barricades for traffic control.
Completes all restoration on job site including but not limited to;
laying sod, backfillingmaterial, restore asphalt pavement.
Prepare and make appropriate repairs for areas such as but not limited to;
dog ear repairs, spalling, parging. Interprets drawings and Utility locates.
Load and unload tools, equipment and materials.
Perform inspections and minor preventative maintenance on tools and equipment. Measure and estimate concrete requirements
Install and repair speciality work such as but not limited to;
interlocking brick, tree pits, steps, stairways
Perform labouring duties as required.
Works with competent knowledge in accordance with the provisions of applicable Health and Safety legislation and all City of Hamilton corporate and departmental policies and procedures related to Occupational Health and Safety.
Completes all documentation such as but not limited to:
daily activity logs, inspections, winter documentation, various reports as required.
Performs duties in various locations in the Transportation Operations &
Maintenance Division. Duties vary dependant on location, rural or urban setting. This may include duties such as but not limited to filling potholes, shovelling, manual labour, traffic control (flagging), operation of various power tools, vehicles, grass cutting equipment, litter/bulk pick up, working around water. Must be able to work in adverse road and weather conditions.
Performs other duties as assigned which are directly related to the major responsibilities of the Roadway Maintenance section.
QUALIFICATIONS
1. Demonstrated substantial training and experience in concrete repair, installation and finishing.
2. A Red Seal Certification for this field is preferred.
3. Must have solid interpersonal skills required to assist and respond with all scenarios and situations in regards to the general public, co-workers, supervisors and any other sta