Finisher Jobs in Plano, TX

Salary : $46,294.61 - $69,441.24 Annually

Location : Rowlett, TX

Job Type : Full Time

Job Number : 2024-00268

Department : Public Works

Division : Streets

Opening Date : 10 / 07 / 2025

FLSA : Non-Exempt

Description

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

Under direct supervision, performs a variety of semi-skilled and skilled maintenance work. Operates a variety of equipment in the construction, operation, repair, maintenance and replacement of City water, wastewater, streets and City's drainage system. Pours, spreads, and levels concrete; sets forms, ties steel, wrecks form, backfills, lays sod, uses various finishing tools, operates various concrete construction vehicles, etc. Work is performed with moderate supervision. This position works on Capital Improvement Projects funded with bond proceeds.

Essential Job Functions

Assists Crew Leader in planning, scheduling and implementing construction, maintenance and operation activities to provide quality water, wastewater, street and drainage services for the City. Performs required labor involved in construction and maintenance projects as part of a crew, including pavement repair, ditch digging, manhole and line cleaning, main and pipe repair, laying and backfilling, ability to shoot and read grade. Performs all duties in conformance to appropriate safety and security standards.

Ensures the safe operating conditions at work sites according to MUTCD, including but not limited to such conditions as traffic hazards, equipment operation, required barricades, confined space safety / trench safety. Performs routine inspections and preventive maintenance on assigned equipment and refers defects or needed repairs to supervisor; cleans equipment, ensures the proper maintenance of equipment and tools after use; street and drainage maintenance, etc.

Responds to complaints regarding asphalt, concrete and drainage repairs; evaluates situations; explains findings to supervisor; contacts residents and business owners in areas where services will be interrupted and explains when services will be restored. Contacts residents and business owners in areas where street and drainage repairs occur and explains what the problem is / was and it was or will be corrected.

Assists in training Maintenance Specialist I's and II's to increase their skills in the maintenance, construction and repair of streets and storm drainage systems. Assists in getting locates for gas, telephone, power, cable television, water, sewer lines and storm sewer pipes from the appropriate sources prior to excavation.

Performs other duties as assigned. Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance is an essential function of this position, as is the ability to create and maintain professional, harmonious working relationships with others.

Minimum Requirements

Graduation from High School or GED and three (3) years of proven experience relating to construction, maintenance and repair of streets and drainage. One (1) of the three years of experience related to equipment operation. Supervisory experience preferred.

Ability to operate heavy equipment such as dump truck and backhoe, motor grader, grade all, track loader. Ability to perform heavy manual tasks for extended periods of time; ability to shoot and read grade; ability to work safely; ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other departments and the public; ability to understand and carry out written and oral instructions. Ability to serve as Lead Worker over Maintenance Specialist I's and II's in the absence of the Crew Leader.

Other Requirements

Valid driver's license required. Valid Texas Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with Tanker endorsement is preferred or the ability to obtain one within six (6) months of employment and ability to maintain city driving standards in accordance with the driver standards as established by the City of Rowlett. CDL is required for all Construction Vehicle Operations.

Must reside within a 1-hour response time from the Public Works Building, employee will have (6) months from employment date in which to relocate. May be required to be on-call and work nights, evenings and weekends.

The City of Rowlett is proud to support a healthy work / life balance by offering a 4-day work week, with standard business hours of 7 : 30 a.m. to 5 : 30 p.m., depending on departmental schedules

We offer a comprehensive benefits packagethat includes vacation, holiday, and sick leave, along with medical, dental, vision, prescription drug coverage, life insurance, AD&D, and long-term disability insurance.

To support our employees' long-term financial goals, the City participates in the Texas Municipal RetirementSystem (TMRS), featuring a generous 2 : 1 match.

For a more detailed overview of our benefit package, please visit our

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Do you have a valid driver's license?

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Please select your highest level of education :

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Do you live within a 1-hour response time from the Rowlett Public Works building?

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Do you have at least one year of experience in a skilled labor field such as asphalt paving, concrete forming, set up and finishing?

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Do you have at least three (3) years of general maintenance experience related to construction, maintenance and repair of streets and drainage?

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