CEMENT FINISHER WORKER 3351 (A) (REV 04-22-26)

DUTIES

ANNUAL SALARY

$64,999 to $85,253

NOTE:

Annual salary is at the start of the pay range. The current salary range is subject to change. Please confirm the starting salary with the hiring department before accepting a job offer.

WHERE TO APPLY & APPLICATION DEADLINE

Applications will only be accepted on-line on the dates listed in the “Application Deadline” section of this bulletin. When you are viewing the on-line job bulletin of your choice, simply scroll to the top of the page and select the “Apply” icon. On-line job bulletins are also available at .

NOTE:

Applications will only be accepted on-line on the dates listed below:

The examination may close without prior notice at any time after a sufficient number of applications have been received. Filing periods may change without prior notice or additional dates may be added, as needed, at a later date. For administrative purposes, filing will close periodically and reopen on the dates noted in the “Application Deadline” section of this bulletin.

In accordance with Civil Service Rule 4.2, all applicants who apply may not be tested in this examination. To meet anticipated hiring needs, only a limited number of qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the selection process in the following order: 1) Los Angeles City Promotional applicants who meet the minimum requirements. You must have received a regular appointment to a City position or be on a reserve list to apply for this examination as a promotional candidate; 2) Applicants currently employed by the City of Los Angeles on a part-time or exempt basis who meet the minimum requirements; 3) Remaining applicants who meet the minimum requirements in sufficient numbers to meet hiring needs based on a random sampling of those qualified candidates. Applicants not selected to be tested may re-apply in a subsequent filing period in order to be considered for that period’s selection process.

SELECTION PROCESS

Examination Weight:  

Multiple-Choice Test - 100%

The examination will consist entirely of a weighted multiple-choice test administered and proctored on-line. In the on-line multiple-choice test, the following competencies may be evaluated: Mathematics; Judgment and Decision Making; Customer Service; Teamwork; Follow Written Directions; Safety Focus, including knowledge of: safety requirements for performing concrete work in public locations; basic first aid procedures; Job Knowledge, including knowledge of: terminology commonly used in concrete work; the methods of cement placement, and characteristics of basic concrete mixes and aggregates; the types and uses of additives, and proper mixtures and their applied uses; the types of tools and materials used for stripping forms; the common practices used for form construction; commonly used tools for the removal of concrete and simple excavation; soil-moisture requirements when laying concrete; the methods of imparting particular finishes to concrete; cleaning requirements applied for finishing tools; the fuel types used for mixer trucks and other job related tools; the characteristics of prepared materials for concrete repair work; the methods for preparing and using mortar and grout; and other necessary skills, knowledge, and abilities.

Additional job analysis information can be obtained by going to  and clicking on Competencies under Cement Finisher Worker.

The multiple-choice test will be proctored and administered on-line during a single session. Candidates invited to participate in the on-line multiple-choice test will be able to take the test from a remote location (i.e., their home) using a computer with a webcam and a reliable internet connection. Candidates will receive an e-mail from the City of Los Angeles outlining the dates and specific steps on how to take the multiple-choice test on-line. Candidates who do not complete and submit the remote proctored multiple-choice test on-line using a computer by the specified date and time will not be considered further in this examination.

it is anticipated that the on-line multiple-choice test will be administered between TUESDAY, JUNE 23, 2026 and MONDAY, JUNE 29, 2026.

FAQs for on-line testing are available at . Candidates who do not have the required equipment may have the option to take the multiple-choice test onsite at a City facility.

NOTES:

1. This examination is based on a validation study, and as provided by Civil Service Commission Rule 4.20, the multiple-choice test will not be subject to candidate inspection.

2. As a covered entity under the Fair Employment and Housing Act and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Los Angeles does not discriminate on the basis of disability and upon request, will provide reasonable accommodations to ensure equal access to its programs, services, and activities. To request a disability accommodation, please complete the Disability Accommodation Form within 14 calendar days of the submittal of the City application. The Disability Accommodation Form can be obtained at 

3. Applications are accepted subject to review to ensure that minimum qualifications are met. Candidates may be disqualified at any time if it is determined that they do not possess the minimum qualifications stated on this bulletin.

4. Incumbents of some positions in this class may be required to pass an annual or periodic work fitness evaluation to determine their eligibility for continued employment in this class.

5. In conjunction with Civil Service Rules, applicants who have received a regular appointment to a City position or are on a reserve list will be considered Promotional candidates while all other applicants will be considered Open candidates.

6. Seniority credit at the rate of 0.25 of a point for each year of continuous classified City service will be added to the weighted test score of each promotional candidate.

7. The promotional list will ordinarily be used ahead of the open competitive list. However, if open competitive candidates receive a higher score, without military credits, than the highest available promotional candidate, after adding 0.25 of a point seniority credit for each year of continuous classified City service, the Civil Service Commission, upon request of the appointing authority, may approve certification of such competitive candidates ahead of the promotional candidates.

8. A final average score of 70% or higher is required to be placed on the eligible list

9. Your name may be removed from the open competitive list after 6 months.

10. Your rank on the employment list may change as candidates from other administrations of the examination are merged onto one list.

11. You may take the Cement Finisher Worker multiple-choice test only once every 24 months under this bulletin. If you have taken the Cement Finisher Worker multiple-choice test during an open filing period in the Personnel Department within the last 24 months under this bulletin, you may not file for this examination at this time.

12. In accordance with Civil Service Rule, Sec. 4.24, review periods may be combined. Candidates in the examination process may file protests as provided in Sec. 4.20, 4.22 and 4.23 as applicable and within the required time frame; however, the Personnel Department may respond to and resolve protests prior to the establishment of the eligible list

Notice:

If you receive and accept an offer of employment to a regular position with the City of Los Angeles, your employee benefit coverage (including health and dental coverage as well as life insurance) will commence approximately six weeks after your original regular appointment. Not all positions in the City receive benefit coverage; you should inquire regarding the availability of employee benefits prior to accepting a position. All City employees are required to be Disaster Service Workers.

THIS EXAMINATION IS TO BE GIVEN BOTH ON AN

INTERDEPARTMENTAL PROMOTIONAL AND AN OPEN COMPETITIVE BASIS

The City of Los Angeles 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.

AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

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

Qualifications

REQUIREMENT(S)/MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S):

• Two years of full-time paid experience with the City of Los Angeles working as a helper to a Cement Finisher or Cement Finisher Worker
• or
• Two years of full-time paid experience in placing and finishing concrete

PROCESS NOTES:

• Applicants filing under Requirement #1 must submit with their application a City of Los Angeles “Verification of Work Experience” (VWE) form with the required signatures, verifying their experience as a helper to a Cement Finisher or Cement Finisher Worker. The VWE form should indicate the type of work performed and the amount of time spent performing such work. The VWE form may be downloaded at . Applicants may attach the completed VWE form to their on-line application at the time of filing, or will have seven (7) calendar days from the on-line submissions date to e-mail a copy of their VWE form to . The subject line of your e-mail must include the exam title, your name and indication it is a VWE. In the body of your e-mail, you must include your first and last name, last four digits of your Social Security Number and contact phone number. Applicants who fail to submit their assigned VWE form within the time required will not be considered further in this examination.
• Applicants who lack six months or less of the required experience at the time of filing may file for this examination. However, they cannot be appointed until the full experience requirement is met.
• The position of Cement Finisher Worker for the Department of Recreation and Parks, requires, as a condition of employment, a valid Class C driver's license issued by the California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) at the time of appointment, and the Department of Public Works - Bureau of Street Services and Bureau of Street Lighting, require as a condition of employment, a valid Class A and/or Class B driver's license and a valid medical certificate issued by the DMV prior to the completion of probation. Applicants will be disqualified or deemed ineligible for hire if their DMV record reflects three or more moving violations and/or at-fault accidents, or a conviction of a major moving violation within the last 36 months in any state or jurisdiction. The City of Los Angeles reserves the right to issue a notice of disqualification or ineligibility at any time before a final job offer is extended.

Work for Warriors is a no-cost employment program of the California Military Department for Service Members, Veterans, and military family members. The Veteran Staffing Consultant for City of Los Angeles is Damon Oliver.