Job Description

FILING DEADLINE: April 17, 2025 (visit fresno.gov/jobs for any updated info)

APPLICANTS MUST COMPLETE AN ON-LINE APPLICATION. PLEASE VISIT TO APPLY.

THE POSITION 

Come and join the City of Fresno in achieving our mission of Building a Better Fresno!

The City of Fresno is hiring a Concrete Finisher! This rewarding role lets you work on a variety of concrete projects, from sidewalks, gutters and curbs to custom designs and repairs. Use your skills in finishing, repairing, and pouring concrete to make a tangible impact on the community while working in a dynamic, hands-on environment. Ready to take the next step in your career? Apply today!

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

- Lead and assist with concrete repairs, including mixing, pouring, and finishing.

- Measure and set forms for sidewalks, curbs, and other concrete projects.

- Finish concrete surfaces by screeding, troweling, and edging.

- Work with custom concrete, stamped designs, and decorative work.

- Patch damaged or worn concrete.

- Follow blueprints and plans for concrete projects.

- Maintain and care for concrete tools and equipment.

- Estimate job costs and perform physically demanding tasks.

- Performs other related duties as assigned.

Duties and schedules may vary by assignment, please inquire about specific duties and/or schedules if called upon for an interview.

Full job specification may be viewed at:

View “We Work For You” video to get an inside look at how rewarding it is to work for the City of Fresno:  

The current vacancy 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. 

THE REQUIREMENTS

Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications on or before the posted filing deadline in order to qualify for the examination and do not assure placement on the eligible list:

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

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

The work experience section MUST be completed with detailed duties, dates and weekly hours worked for each title held. Please SPECIFY the journey-level concrete finishing work duties with which you have experience on your application. Resumes will not be accepted in substitute of a completed employment application and will not be used to evaluate minimum requirements. Applications lacking a completed work experience section may be rejected.

Possession of a valid California Driver's License may be required at time of appointment. Candidates considered for hire may be required to provide proof of a valid driver's license and current copy of their driving record.

Must be able to obtain and maintain a Class B California Driver’s License without airbrake restrictions 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.

The selected eligible candidates certified will be required to successfully pass a department interview and a Department of Justice fingerprint prior to employment with the City of Fresno.

THE SELECTION PROCESS

The examination process may consist of the following:

WRITTEN EXAMINATION - 100%: A job-related written examination may be conducted online to assess a candidate's knowledge which may include, but is not limited to, the following areas: 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 and/or other items related to the position.

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 May 12th, 2025.

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 

HOW TO APPLY

APPLICANTS MUST COMPLETE AN ON-LINE APPLICATION. PLEASE VISIT 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.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 

HOW TO ATTACH DOCUMENTS TO OUR ONLINE APPLICATION: 

1. Your document must first be scanned and saved to a computer or thumb drive (save as the “document name.”) 

2. Then go to > City of Fresno Jobs > Apply On-Line. 

3. Enter the same Login Information (Username & Password) that is going to be used for the job you are applying to. 

4. Under the section “My Career Tools” (located towards the top of the page), Select “Cover Letters & Attachments”, and then “Add Attachments” towards the bottom. 

5. For Attachment Type, choose the most appropriate option (i.e. “DIPLOMA/TRANSCRIPTS or DD214.”) 

*If you do not see an appropriate choice, you may use “Reference Attachments.” Under Attachment Purpose, you can TYPE a description. 

6. Then Select “Add Attachment” and hit the “Browse” button to locate your attachment. 

7. Once you have selected your attachment, select “Open”, hit “Upload” and then “Save & Return.” 

8. After you confirm your attachment has been uploaded, then proceed to fill out your online application.

VETERAN’S PREFERENCE

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 Department at (559) 621-6950 in advance of the examination.

 

 

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