Concrete Construction Leadworker

THE POSITION

IDEAL CANDIDATE STATEMENT

The ideal candidate for the Concrete Construction Leadworker role will be a highly skilled professional in all facets of concrete work, including form setting, mixing, pouring, finishing, and repair. They will have a strong foundation in municipal concrete construction, ensuring compliance with Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) regulations, and possess the ability to interpret construction plans to execute projects in accordance with City standards and specifications. Additionally, the ideal candidate will demonstrate exceptional leadership skills, effectively guiding work crews to maintain productivity while prioritizing safety in high-risk environments.

To perform heavy manual labor and skilled work in the construction and setting of concrete forms; pouring, laying and finishing of concrete; repair and maintenance of concrete structures and assets; a variety of streets, facilities and utilities maintenance and construction activities; and to provide lead guidance and direction of the work of an assigned work crew.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
The Concrete Construction Leadworker is given independent responsibility to perform skilled work in all aspects of concrete work including the construction and setting of forms, laying and pouring operations, and performing standard, detailed and/or complex finishing work involving a variety of techniques and tools. When not engaged in concrete related activities, incumbents perform a variety of streets, facilities and/or utilities-related construction and maintenance duties. Positions in this class are responsible for lead direction and safety of a subordinate work crew.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
General supervision is provided by a higher-level supervisor. Incumbents provide lead work direction to subordinate personnel.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The following duties are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all the listed duties and/or may be required to perform related duties as needed:

• Read plans, drawings, sketches or job-site design.
• Measure and cut wood, metal and other material to construct concrete forms.
• Set grades to determine proper water drainage.
• Mix sand, cement, aggregate, coloring agents and water in accordance with concrete specifications and job requirements.
• Pour and mold concrete in the construction of sidewalks, steps, vaults, walls, curbs, gutters, alleys, storm drains, catch basins, ramps and similar concrete structures.
• Perform concrete finishing using a variety of techniques and tools including, but not limited to trowels, screeds, floats, straight edges, brooms and jointers to obtain required texture and contour.
• Repair, replace and patch concrete structures and surfaces.
• Perform a variety of street maintenance and/or construction work; facilities maintenance and/or construction work; or utilities maintenance and/or construction work as assigned.
• Read and interpret drawings, sketches and blueprints.
• Set-up temporary traffic control patterns, pedestrian controls and job-site safety controls; maintain jobsite safety practices and standards and ensure subordinate personnel utilize safety equipment and practice safe work procedures.
• Operate a jackhammer, other pneumatic tools, and various power tools.
• Operate four to ten-yard dump trucks, water tank trucks, and a variety of street construction and maintenance equipment that may include front-end loaders, spreaders, pavement rollers, tractors, and distributor trucks.
• Check brakes, lights, tires, fuel, oil level, and auxiliary equipment as required, and make minor field repairs and adjustments.
• Clean, adjust, and service tools and equipment.
• Sandbag various locations for flood protection.
• Assist in training other employees.
• Provide lead direction of the work of an assigned crew.
• Coordinate work activities and projects with and provide information to other City employees, departments, outside agencies, businesses and members of the public.

QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of:

• Methods, materials, and tools used in concrete form construction, grade setting, concrete mixing, pouring and finishing.
• The operation of concrete trucks, dump trucks, water tank trucks, and medium and heavy equipment commonly used in street construction, maintenance and concrete construction and finishing.
• The maintenance and servicing requirements of gasoline and diesel-powered construction and maintenance equipment and trucks.
• The knowledge of occupational safety and health standards, safety equipment, traffic and pedestrian control patterns, and job-site safety practices related to concrete construction, street construction and maintenance work.

Ability to:

• Safely and efficiently use hand and power tools, and operate a variety of medium street construction and maintenance equipment and trucks.
• Understand and carry out written and oral instructions.
• Perform heavy manual labor for extended periods of time under variable weather conditions.
• Perform a wide-range of construction and maintenance activities using a variety of techniques, materials, tools and methods.
• Work effectively with others.
• Read and interpret blueprints and sketches and construction drawings.
• Read, write, and speak the English language at a level for satisfactory job performance.
• Provide lead direction to the work of an assigned crew.
• Assist in training subordinate personnel.

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION
Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the require knowledge and skills is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and skills would be:

Experience:
Three years of journey-level experience performing municipal, industrial and/or commercial concrete form construction, mixing, pouring and finishing.

Education:
None required.

PROOF OF EDUCATION

Should education be used to qualify for this position, then proof of education such as, but not limited to, university/college transcripts and degrees should be submitted with your application and will be required at the time of appointment . Unofficial documents and/or copies are acceptable.

An applicant with a college degree obtained outside the United States must have education records evaluated by a credentials evaluation service. Evaluation of education records will be due at time of appointment.

SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS

Driver License:
Possession of a valid California Class C Driver’s License at the time of appointment. Possession of a valid California Class A Driver License with appropriate endorsements and without an airbrake restriction must be obtained during probationary period; and is required as a condition of continued employment. Loss of the license, or endorsement, is cause for discipline. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to a physical disability will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

Assessment:
If considered for appointment, candidates must pass a pre-employment drug test.

Residency Requirement:
Employees in this classification must reside within thirty-five (35) air miles from the freeway interchange at W-X Streets, 29th - 30th Streets within one year following appointment.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:
The conditions herein are typically required of an incumbent to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

Working Conditions:
May be required to be on-call and work various shifts during evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Environmental Conditions:
Incumbents work in the field and are exposed to uneven terrain, loud noise levels, cold and hot temperatures, inclement weather conditions, road hazards, vibration, confined workspaces on occasion, mechanical/electrical/road hazards, hazardous substances, dust, and fumes.

Physical Requirements:
Incumbents must possess the ability to perform heavy manual labor; climb, balance, stoop, see, talk, hear, crouch, kneel, lift, grasp, reach, stand, walk, push, pull, and work at heights. Must be able to lift, carry, and operate equipment up to 90 pounds.

Probationary Period:
Employees must complete twelve (12) months of probation at a satisfactory performance level prior to gaining permanent status.

THE SELECTION PROCEDURE

Please note, the City of Sacramento's preferred method of communication with applicants is via e-mail. As such, please ensure you verify the e-mail address on your application, and check your e-mail frequently , including your spam and junk folders. All e-mail notifications can also be accessed through the governmentjobs.com applicant inbox.

1. Application: (Pass/Fail) - All applicants must complete and submit online a City of Sacramento employment application to the Employment Office by the final filing deadline ;

• Employment applications must be submitted online; paper applications will not be accepted.
  

• Employment applications will be considered incomplete and will be disqualified:
  

• If applicants do not list current and past job-related experience in the duties area of the "Work Experience" section. Note: Qualifying experience is based on full-time experience (40 hours per week). Qualifying experience is calculated to the full-time equivalent (pro-rated if less than 40 hours/week ).
  

• If "see resume" is noted in the "Work Experience" section; a resume will not substitute for the information required in the "Work Experience" section.
  

• Proof of education such as, but not limited to, university/college transcripts and degrees should be submitted online with your application . Proof of education will be required at time of appointment.
  

• Position/job titles will not be considered in determining eligibility for meeting the minimum qualifications for this position.
  

• If you’re requesting Veteran’s credit, a copy of your DD214 must be submitted online with your application or emailed to the Employment Office by the final filing deadline . Information regarding the use of Veteran’s credit can be found in the Civil Service Board rules under rule 4.9C.
  

• Applicants are responsible for attaching a copy of their DD214 to each position for which they apply.
  

2. Screening Committee : (Pass/Fail)- Human Resources will evaluate employment applications for the minimum qualifications stated on the job announcement.

3. Screening For Most Qualified: (Pass/Fail) - In the event of a large candidate pool, each candidate's Work Experience section of the application will be evaluated and rated. Only those candidates determined to be the most qualified will proceed to the next step in the selection process. A resume will not substitute for the information required in the Work Experience section of the application.

4. Performance Test: (Weighted 100%) - Qualified candidates will be notified by email of the test date, time, and location approximately one to two weeks prior to the test. The performance test will be job related and may include, but not limited to, the knowledge and abilities as outlined above. The performance exam will be administered in English only.

TEST EXEMPTION - If you have previously taken the Concrete Construction Leadworker exam within the past year of the final filing date of this posting, you may be considered exempt from taking the Concrete Construction Leadworker Exam.

The City of Sacramento’s Human Resources Department will verify applicant’s eligibility at the time of the final filing deadline of this job posting.

5. Eligibility - Candidates who pass the performance test will be placed on an eligible list. The hiring department may contact those on the eligible list for an interview at any time during the life of the one-year list. Candidate’s eligibility expires year from the date of notification of a passing score for the Concrete Construction Leadworker examination. Candidates can take the examination at any time to maintain eligibility.

• If you are currently on an active eligible list for the Concrete Construction Leadworker classification, it is unnecessary to retake the examination.
  

• The eligible list is effective one year from the date of passing the examination for the Concrete Construction Leadworker .
  

• If you are hired from the eligible list you will no longer have active status on the eligible list per Civil Service Board Rule , 5.7(i). Applicants interested in maintaining their eligibility will need to take and pass the exam after their hire date.
  

6. Conditional Hire: Upon receipt of a conditional offer, the selected candidate must complete and pass Live Scan / fingerprinting; review by Human Resources, a pre-employment medical exam, controlled substance and / or alcohol test, and possess any required licensure or certification prior to receiving a start date from the Department. Failure to meet these prerequisites will be grounds for withdrawal of your conditional offer of employment.

QUESTIONS:
For questions concerning this job announcement and the application process:

• Please visit https://www.governmentjobs.com/Home/ApplicationGuide for a comprehensive, step-by- step guide to the application process.
  

• For technical support between 6 AM - 5 PM PT, contact Live Applicant Support at (855) 524-5627.
  

• Visit the City of Sacramento Human Resources Department website at https://www.cityofsacramento.gov/HR/employment ;
  

• Send an email to employment@cityofsacramento.org ; or
  

• Call the Human Resources Department at (916) 808-5726
  

Bilingual Pay
Did you know that the City offers bilingual pay? That's right, most labor agreements offer the option of providing employees with bilingual pay if the department deems it to be operationally necessary.

Pension Reform Act
The City of Sacramento is covered by the California Public Employees' Retirement System, and as such, must adhere to the California Public Employee's Pension Reform Act (PEPRA) of 2013. Please note that the provisions within this act may affect or impact an applicant's eligibility and/or selection for open vacancies at the City of Sacramento.

Equal Opportunity Employer
The City of Sacramento is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

Additional Information
Civil Service Rules: https://www.cityofsacramento.gov/content/dam/portal/hr/documentlibrary/CivilServiceBoardRules62012.pdf

Union Contracts: https://www.cityofsacramento.gov/HR/labor-agreements.html

Salary Schedule: https://www.cityofsacramento.gov/content/dam/portal/hr/documentlibrary/SalarySchedule.pdf

Closing Date/Time: 9/8/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

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