CEMENT FINISHER I-II

DESCRIPTION

Applications are available online beginning Wednesday, February 11, 2026 through 11:59 PM, Friday, February 27, 2026.

SALARY INFORMATION
Grade I -$23.382 - $31.883 Hourly
Grade II -$24.404 - $33.020 Hourly

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

Under supervision, performs skilled concrete work; sets forms according to construction plans; molds concrete; constructs curbs, gutters, vaults, sidewalks, alleys, and driveway aprons; digs out broken concrete and builds replacements; repairs concrete footings for street signs and traffic signals; drives a truck; uses a variety of hand and power tools, concrete saws and jackhammers when necessary; orders materials and keeps records of work done; and performs other related duties as required.

REQUIREMENTS TO FILE

Candidates mut meet the following requirements:

One year of paid full-time equivalent experience as a journey-level concrete/cement finisher.

OPPORTUNITES FOR SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION OR EXPERIENCE
A combination of a training apprenticeship (proof required)* and paid experience performing the duties as a concrete/cement finisher may be substituted for the required experience on a month-to-month basis.

*Proof of required documents, such as degree or transcripts, must be uploaded to the online application at the time of filing. Any proofs submitted must contain either the applicant's name or other identifying characteristic on the form. Degrees must indicate the field of study and transcripts must indicate field of study and degree conferred date. Candidates who possess degrees from colleges or universities from outside the United States must attach proof of educational equivalence at the time of filing.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of Traffic control setup;
• Knowledge of reading and interpreting blueprints, sketches, plans and USA marks;
• Knowledge of the use of expansion materials.
• Ability to estimate supplies needed to complete concrete construction and repair projects;
• Ability to correctly interpret engineering grade sheets and to use this information to provide proper grades, slopes and concrete work;
• Ability to lift and carry objects weighing up to 75 pounds.

Willingness to work weekends, holidays and after hours as part of the Department's Emergency Response Team.

A valid Class B Driver’s License.

A current DMV driving record must be submitted to the hiring department at time of selection interviews.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS: One or more years of experience as a cement finisher in a lead capacity.

SELECTION PROCEDURE

EXAMINATION WEIGHTS:
Application Packet...........................................................................................Qualifying
Written Examination.........................................................................................100%

A minimum rating of 70 must be attained in order to pass the examination. Certification by score bands will be considered based on analysis of exam results. The resulting eligible list will remain in effect for at least one year. Screening of applicants will be conducted on the basis of application and required supplemental application submitted. Only those candidates showing the strongest backgrounds on the basis of comparative analysis will be invited to the examination process. Based on the number of applications accepted, the selection procedure may be changed. In the event a revision is necessary, the affected persons will be notified.

In accordance with Civil Service Procedure 3.38, all eligible veterans that successfully qualify on any or all open-competitive examinations shall receive an additional credit of ten (10) points that will be added to their original passing score. Disabled veterans passing the examination shall receive a credit of fifteen (15) points that will be added to their original passing score. (A copy of the veterans DD-214, Member 4 form indicating honorable discharge must be attached to the application at the time of filing.)

This position is eligible for Local Hiring Preferences and Veterans Preference Points. Learn more about available preferences and eligibility criteria here : www.longbeach.gov/jobs/working-for-the-city/hiring-preferences .

If you have not received notification within two weeks after close of filing, please contact the Human Resources Department at (562) 570-7008.

EQUITY AND INCLUSION

The City of Long Beach is committed to creating a workplace where every employee is valued for who they are. Having our workforce reflect the diversity of our community at various levels of the organization is a continuous goal embraced by our departments, management staff, and policymakers. To support efforts of fairness and diversity, City Leadership is committed to incorporating equity and inclusion into our work by supporting staff and community partners. We are committed to promoting transparency by publishing updated demographic information for employees, including workforce diversity data and pay by race and gender.

The City of Long Beach will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You are not required to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until you receive a conditional job offer. If the City of Long Beach has concerns about a conviction that is directly related to the job after making a conditional job offer and conducting a background check, you will have the opportunity to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide evidence to mitigate concerns, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting https://calcivilrights.ca.gov/fair-chance-act

In support of the City's Language Access Policy, bilingual skills (Spanish, Khmer, and/or Tagalog) are desirable for positions interacting with the public.

This information is available in an alternative format by request at (562) 570-7008. If special accommodation is desired, please contact the Human Resources Department two (2) business days prior to the test at (562) 570-7008. For the hearing impaired, call (562)570-7008.

An Equal Opportunity Employer.

J.O.B. I13AN-26 CF:TM HR 02/11/2026

Employee Benefits

The City of Long Beach offers its employees opportunities to grow personally and professionally.As a permanent employee, you are eligible to receive fringe benefits that include:

• Medical and Dental Insurance

• Life Insurance

• Retirement Plan (P.E.R.S.)

• Paid Vacation, Personal Holidays and Sick Leave

• Deferred Compensation

• Credit Union Membership

• Free Bus Transportation (Long Beach Transit)

• Flexible Spending Accounts

• Free Employee Parking
• Paid Parental Leave*
*Paid Parental Leave - after six (6) months of City employment; up to 30 calendar days (160 hours/192 hours for sworn platoon) of PPL, taken in full-day increments, in connection with the birth, adoption, or foster placement of a child, up to the age of seventeen (17).

Closing Date/Time: 2/27/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

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