CEMENT FINISHER 3353 (C) (REV 08-28-26)

About the role

The City of Los Angeles is seeking a skilled Cement Finisher to join the Department of Water and Power. The position involves mixing, placing, and finishing concrete surfaces, and may involve acting as a head worker on a small crew.

Responsibilities

• Mixing, placing, and finishing concrete surfaces
• Acting as head worker on a small crew
• Providing direction and guidance

Requirements

• Four years of full-time paid experience with the City of Los Angeles in a class at the level of Cement Finisher Worker performing duties in mixing, placing, and finishing concrete surfaces
• Completion of a recognized apprenticeship as a cement finisher
• Four years of full-time paid experience as a cement finisher helper performing duties in mixing, placing, and finishing concrete surfaces

Qualifications

• Valid Class C driver’s license for RAP, LAWA, and DWP positions; Class B and/or A driver’s license and medical certificate for DWP positions
• No more than six months of the required experience at the time of filing
• Valid medical certificate issued by the California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) at the time of appointment
• Commercial driving history in accordance with the California Department of Motor Vehicles CVS Section 1808.1 for certain positions
• Verification of work experience through a Verification of Work Experience (VWE) form for applicants with City of Los Angeles experience

Skills

• Mathematics
• Attention to Detail
• Composure
• Teamwork
• Oral Communication
• Reading Comprehension
• Safety Focus
• Job Knowledge

Benefits

Annual salary is at the start of the pay range and is subject to change. Candidates must confirm the starting salary with the hiring department before accepting a job offer. For information regarding reciprocity between City departments and LADWP, visit this link.

Pay

$103,021 (flat-rated)

Schedule

Applications will only be accepted on-line on the dates listed in the “Application Deadline” section of this bulletin. Interviews will be scheduled during the period of MONDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2026 to FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2026.

Contact Information

For additional information and FAQs regarding the City's hiring process, please go to: this link.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The City of Los Angeles is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, creed, color, ancestry, medical condition (cancer), or Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome.