Concrete Finisher

This is your opportunity to become a member of an extraordinary organization and a dynamic team!

Under general supervision, Concrete Finishers perform skilled work in concrete laying, finishing and repair. Incumbents perform standard concrete finishing work on a variety of concrete jobs, such as, manholes, sidewalks, curbs, gutters, and steps. Assignments may also include custom concrete, stamped concrete and decorative design and color work.

A vacancy currently exists in the Street Maintenance Division of the Department of Public Works. Immediate and future vacancies will be filled from this eligible list for a period of three (3) months from the date the eligible list is created, with the option of extending that period at the City's discretion.

Pay,Benefits, & Work Schedule

BENEFITS: UNIT 7 Classification- International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local Union 100 (IBEW)

HEALTH INSURANCE: The City contributes toward monthly premiums for PPO medical, dental and vision for employee and dependents.

FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT: IRS 125 plan for health and dependent care expenses.

DEFERRED COMPENSATION: Voluntary 457 plan with Fidelity Investments to increase your retirement savings.

VACATION: Accrue (8-14) hours per month.

SICK LEAVE: Accrue eight (8) hours per month.

HOLIDAYS: Ten (10) city-observed annual holidays plus birthday and two (2) personal days.

SHORT-TERM DISABILITY: provided through California SDI program

BILINGUAL PREMIUM: PAY: $50 per month

HEALTH REIMBURSEMENT ARRANGEMENT: Eligible retirees can use remaining Sick Leave balance at 80% of hourly rate and other leave balances, if applicable, to reimburse medical insurance and qualified medical expenses, tax free.

RETIREMENT: City of Fresno Retirement Systems, one of the best funded public systems in the state.

Reciprocity with other CA public agencies. Vested in Retirement benefits after 5 years of service. City employees do not participate in Social Security.

DROP (Deferred Retirement Option Program): an optional, voluntary program that allows an employee to deposit retirement benefits in a special savings account within the Retirement System while continuing to work for the City of Fresno for up to 10 years. Participation minimum is age 50 and vested. Benefits includes ownership of accumulated funds, compound interest earnings, and alternative distribution options.

Additional information regarding the City of Fresno benefits is available at

https://www.fresno.gov/personnel/human-resources-support/#tab-1

The Requirements

These are entrance requirements to the examination and do not assure a place on the eligible list. Applicants must meet the following minimum qualifications on or before the posted filing deadline in order to qualify:

One (1) year of journey-level experience in concrete finishing work.

Additional Requirements

Possession of a valid Class C California Driver's License at time of appointment. Class B California Driver's License is required for the classification and shall be obtained within six (6) months of appointment. Failure to obtain the required license within the specified time period shall be cause for termination from this class.

Underground Service Alert certification may be required at time of appointment for assignments in the Facilities Maintenance Division.

Eligibles certified for consideration will be required to successfully pass a department interview and a Department of Justice fingerprint process prior to employment.

How To Apply

APPLICANTS MUST COMPLETE AN ON-LINE APPLICATION. PLEASE VISIT www.fresno.gov/jobs.

TO APPLY. For information on how to complete an on-line application, please view "Instruction Guide" on the City's website, Personnel Services Career Opportunities page, or call (559) 621-6950 for assistance. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed employment application.

ALL CORRESPONDENCE regarding this recruitment and exam process will be sent via e-mail. All applicants will acknowledge such understanding when they complete their on-line application.

Verify we have your correct e-mail address before you submit your application. It is an applicant's responsibility to check their email frequently to ensure they receive all pertinent communication from the Personnel Services Department on a timely basis. Applicants will receive an automatically generated confirmation e-mail upon a successful application submittal. The e-mail is the only proof of submittal.

It is an applicant's responsibility to check their email account and to ensure it is set up to accept emails from the City of Fresno. Dependent upon your settings, notices from the City of Fresno may be directed to the "junk mail" or "spam" folders. It is the applicant's responsibility to check these folders.

Applications must be submitted by midnight on the filing deadline or they will not be accepted for any reason. FOR THIS RECRUITMENT, IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT PERMANENT FRESNO CITY EMPLOYEES APPLY THROUGH PEOPLESOFT SELF SERVICE.

Selection Process

The examination process may consist of the following:

WRITTEN EXAMINATION - 100%: A job-related written examination will be administered which may test a candidate's knowledge and abilities related to concrete forming, maintenance and repair, ADA accessibility, concrete mixes, moisture control, structural and reinforced concrete, job costing, leadership, following written instruction, as well as tool, material, and equipment identification. Candidates must achieve a passing score on the written examination to qualify for the placement on the eligible list.

The written examination has been tentatively scheduled for the week of July 29, 2024..

Candidates must achieve a passing score on the competitive examination to qualify for the eligible list.

Veteran Preference Regulations

Candidates applying for veteran's preference are required to submit a copy of their DD214 with their application during the specified filing period. Evidence must be presented to indicate that the candidate was discharged honorably from the military service.

Veterans, including City employees, must resubmit proof of honorable service for every examination for which veteran's preference credit is requested. Qualified veterans who pass the examination will have five (5) points added to their final score.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Fresno is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Should you need a special accommodation due to a qualifying disability, please contact the Personnel Service Department at (559) 621-6950 in advance of the examination.