Mason (BPS-04)

Irrigation Department; Mirpur Khas Taluka, Islamabad; On-site; PKR 223,000 - 335,000; Full time

Job summary

The Mason (BPS-04) in the Irrigation Department is a skilled trade position responsible for construction, repair, and maintenance of masonry components of the irrigation network. This includes canal linings, culverts, bridges, retaining walls, headworks, and inspection paths.

Work uses bricks, stones, concrete blocks, and mortar per CSR and drawings. Selection is through a Practical Skill/Trade Test and Oral Viva Voce; candidates must demonstrate masonry competencies before a technical board and

Qualifications

• Demonstrated masonry skills with brick and stone work.
• Ability to read and interpret CSR drawings and specs.
• Willingness to perform physically demanding fieldwork.

Responsibilities

• Construct and repair masonry structures in the irrigation network.
• Interpret layout plans and CSR drawings for site work.
• Prepare mortar mixes and lay bricks/stone as specified.

Skills

Masonry work

Plan reading

Layout setting out

Concrete mixing

Tools

Trowel

Jointer

Spirit level

Plumb bob

Masonry hammer

Job description

The Mason (BPS-04) in the Irrigation Department

is a skilled trade position responsible for the construction, repair, and maintenance of masonry components of the irrigation network. This includes canal linings, culverts, bridges, retaining walls, headworks, and inspection paths. The role ensures structural integrity and water-tightness of hydraulic structures using bricks, stones, concrete blocks, and mortar in accordance with the Composite Schedule of Rates (CSR) and departmental standard drawings. Daily workflow involves interpreting layout plans, setting out alignments using the 3-4-5 method, preparing mortar mixes (cement-sand, lime-surkhi) to specified ratios, and executing brick/stone masonry in English, Flemish, or header-stretcher bonds. The Mason operates hand tools (trowel, bolster, jointer, spirit level, plumb bob, straight edge) and may operate mechanical mixers. Work is measured in the Measurement Book (MB) by Sub-Engineers. Career progression follows the departmental service rules, advancing to Head Mason (BPS-06), Mistry (BPS-09/11), and potentially Sub‑Engineer via departmental examination and diploma qualification. Selection for this Category B cadre post is conducted strictly through a Practical Skill/Trade Test and Oral Viva Voce interview. No written examination (MCQs or descriptive) is held. Candidates must physically demonstrate masonry competencies — such as constructing a wall panel, plastering a surface, or mixing concrete — before a technical board, followed by an oral assessment of material knowledge, safety rules, and departmental hierarchy.