Concrete Finisher I

Location: Hattiesburg, 118 College Drive, Hattiesburg, Mississippi, 39406-0001, United States

Employment Status: Full Time

Salary Range: $13.98 - $14.00 per hour

About the Role

Maintains sidewalks, driveways, and parking lots by performing skilled concrete repair and upkeep tasks. Also maintains roads with asphalt repair. This position requires operating a dump truck and other heavy equipment. Assists the grounds department in maintaining streets and parking lots by removing leaves and debris. This position is considered essential personnel and may require storm duty.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and participates in construction projects such as grading; setting metal and wood forms for curbs and gutters in streets and parking lot construction; setting forms for walks, drives, and patios; and pouring and finishing concrete on curbs, gutters, driveways, parking lots, and floor slabs.
• Services, performs preventative maintenance, and repairs maintenance equipment including tractors, backhoes, trucks, and forklifts, keeping equipment in excellent mechanical condition and clean in appearance.
• Operates mechanical devices on campus such as concrete saws, concrete grinders, wacker packers, post hole augers, pumps, jackhammers, compressors, and chainsaws.
• Operates sweepers and blowers to clean streets, curbs, gutters, storm drains, and parking lots of leaves and debris.
• Installs street sign posts, posts and chains, and concrete parking bumpers around campus.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Valid Driver’s License and Commercial Class D License.

Skills

• Knowledge of University policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of construction maintenance, repair, and operation of light and heavy equipment, including vehicles.
• Knowledge of materials, methods, and tools involved in the construction or repair of highways and roads.
• Knowledge of applicable safety requirements.
• Knowledge of motor vehicle operations, traffic rules and regulations, and maintenance of motor vehicles.
• Ability to drive dump trucks, tractors, sweepers, carts, and university trucks.
• Ability to pick up tires, parts, vehicles, and carts from dealerships and vendors.
• Ability to repair potholes and roads using hot and cold patches of asphalt.
• Skill in the use of standard office equipment and software.
• Skill in determining the kind of tools and equipment needed for a job.
• Skill in performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when maintenance is needed.
• Skill in managing one’s own time.
• Ability to react quickly and calmly in emergency situations.

About The University of Southern Mississippi

Since our founding in 1910, The University of Southern Mississippi has remained dedicated to preparing students for success. We deliver programs to more than 13,000 students in Hattiesburg and Long Beach, at teaching and research sites across the Mississippi Gulf Coast, as well as online. We are a community-engaged Carnegie R1 university, earning distinction as one of the nation's leading research institutions.

Southern Miss is known for pioneering work in polymer science, ocean science, spectator sports safety and security, and bringing language to children with communication disorders. We are also a national leader in a broad range of disciplines, including cybersecurity, hydrography, nutrition, aquaculture, kinesiology, and economic development, among others. We produce graduates ready to enter fields that are leading the way in emerging technologies through programs such as computer engineering, information technology, and ocean engineering.

We’re developing the next generation of business leaders, while also responding to critical workforce shortages by producing skilled professionals in education and nursing. With a tradition of excellence in the arts, we are one of only 36 public institutions in the nation accredited in four major areas of the arts. Home to the Golden Eagles, our student-athletes compete in 17 NCAA Division I sports. With a culture marked by passion and persistence, Southern Miss is delivering graduates who are ready for life.