Mason (Cement Finisher)

City of Norfolk, VA; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Norfolk seeks a Mason (Cement Finisher) to perform essential repair and maintenance tasks for city infrastructures such as sidewalks and bridges. The role requires masonry skills and physical ability to lift equipment while offering a competitive salary and benefits including a signing bonus and retirement options.

Benefits

Paid holidays

Employer paid pension plan

Medical and dental benefits

Tuition assistance

Qualifications

• Requires one year of experience in masonry, asphalt, or concrete.
• Must be able to read and interpret plans and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and repairs on bridges and related structures.
• Use hand tools and power equipment to finish concrete.

Skills

Masonry

Concrete Finishing

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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Description

Department of Public Works Division Streets and Bridges is seeking a Mason to perform manual and some semi-skilled labor involving repairs or maintenance in the general construction, repair, and maintenance of city sidewalks, streets, and bridges and other related duties.

Description

Department of Public Works Division Streets and Bridges is seeking a Mason to perform manual and some semi-skilled labor involving repairs or maintenance in the general construction, repair, and maintenance of city sidewalks, streets, and bridges and other related duties.

The Department of Public Works builds, maintains, and operates the physical facilities that support and enhance the lives of Norfolk’s citizens, businesses, and visitors, including the City’s Storm Water System, Street Network and Waste Management and Recycling Systems. The Department is comprised of 8 divisions that function collectively to make your commute safe and efficient, your neighborhood more attractive, and the streets and sidewalks clean and well-maintained.

Departmental Hiring Salary Range: $40,960 - $47,104

(Additional $5,000 CDL Stipend upon obtaining Commercial Driver’s License)

Essential Functions

Essential functions include but are not limited to:

• Performs maintenance and repairs on bridges, overpasses, underpasses, culverts, seawalls and other structures by replacing and repairing concrete and bulkheads, installing concrete embankments, replacing warning signs, repairing bridge decks, girders, pilings, abutments, and damaged guard railings.
• Cleaning and painting steel girders and bearings, replacing and sealing bridge expansion joints, compression seals and components.
• Repairs and replaces bridges and underpass lights and bridge fender channel navigation lights and units.
• Must be able to work in a boat in calm and rough water during day or night.
• Uses hand tools and power equipment.
• Reads and interprets plans, blueprints and state and federal specifications; performs the necessary tasks according to required standards for dimensions and finish.
• Finishes concrete by pouring concrete, raking, floating, troweling, edging, cutting joints, and brooming cement using various equipment and tools.
• Builds and designs forms for special projects and shapes concrete for specific jobs.
• Performs specialized bridge maintenance by repairing bridge decks, girders, pilings, abutments, replacing damaged railings and guard railings, cleaning and painting steel girders and bearings and joints.
• Cleans work site areas and equipment.
• Directs and instructs lesser skilled workers as assigned.
• Requires physical ability to stand, stoop, and bend.
• Must be able to load and unload equipment and lift a maximum of 75 pounds.
• Requires ability to understand oral and written instructions.
• Must be able to drive City vehicles and light construction equipment.
• Requires normal hearing, peripheral and night vision, and depth perception to safely work in areas with high traffic volume.
  
  

Education/Experience

Work requires knowledge necessary to understand basic operational, technical, or office processes. Level of knowledge equivalent to four years of high school or equivalency.

One years experience in masonry, asphalt or concrete.

Additional Information & Requirements

Must obtain a class B commercial driver’s license within six months of employment with the City.

Signing Bonus: This position is eligible for a one-time$5000 sign on bonus.

• Regular full-time and permanent part-time employees may receive paid holidays, vacation and sick leave, employer paid pension plan, basic life insurance, voluntary participation in medical and dental, Section 457 deferred compensation, long-term disability, optional life insurance for self, spouse and children, medical and dependent care reimbursement plans, access to membership in credit union and employer provided parking.
• Special project/grant employees are generally eligible for the same benefits of regular full-time employees; however, retirement, life insurance and participation in health plans vary depending upon funding and authorization.
• Temporary/seasonal and part-time employees are generally only eligible for employer provided parking and access to membership in credit union.
• Retirement
  
  

If you are hired October 5, 2010, or after to a position with City of Norfolk Retirement System benefits, you will be required to contribute five percent (5%) of your salary toward your retirement benefit. This will be a pre-tax payroll deduction.

If you are hired January 1, 2022, or after to a position with Virginia Retirement System (VRS) benefits, you will be required to contribute five percent (5%) of your salary toward your retirement benefit. This will be a pre-tax payroll deduction.

• The Tuition Assistance Program is established to encourage employees toward continued self-development and education. Permanent full-time and permanent part-time classified, unclassified permanent, full-time special projects, and constitutional employees who have completed six months continuous service will be eligible to apply. The applicant’s school of enrollment must be an accredited institution.
  
  

Note

The benefits described above are broad generalizations. The specific benefits that an employee may be eligible for are governed by City regulations, as applicable to job type.

Non-City

Positions listed with a job type designation of "Non-City" are not subject to the benefits descriptions above. Refer to the content of the job posting for information regarding these positions.

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The following Supplemental Questions are specific to the position for which you have applied to assist the hiring manager in screening applications for specific experience being sought. Please be specific in answering these questions as they will be used to evaluate which applications will be given further consideration in the process. Do not answer "see resume" or "see application" as these are not valid answers. Please note that if you are invited to be interviewed by the department, your responses to the following questions may be subject to verification.

• I understand and will answer the following supplemental questions completely and thoroughly.
  
  

02

Are you a current or previous City of Norfolk employee?

• Yes - I am a current City of Norfolk Employee
• Yes - I am a previous City of Norfolk Employee
• No - I am not a previous or current City of Norfolk employee
  
  

03

If you were referred for this position by a current City of Norfolk employee, please provide the employee's full name, department, and job title. If not, please indicate by typing "N/A."

04

Please provide an explanation of any periods of unemployment that are 30 days or longer. Indicate N/A if you have not experienced any periods of unemployment.

05

Please select the highest level of education you have completed.

• High School Diploma/GED
• Some College (6 months or more)
• Vocational/Technical Degree
• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree or higher
  
  

06

This position requires a Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) or the capability of obtaining one within six (6) months of employment. Do you have or can you obtain a Class B CDL?

• Yes
• No
  
  

07

This position is a physical job that requires endurance, strength, and good hand and eye coordination. The position involves lifting heavy materials, standing, or kneeling for long periods, and working in various weather conditions. Are you able to perform these duties?

• Yes
• No
  
  

08

I understand that this is an Essential position, which means I will be required to work extended shifts during emergencies and storms. I further understand I may be required to work an afterhours and on-call schedule. Would you be able to perform those duties?

• Yes
• No
  
  

09

The expected hiring salary range for this position is $40,960 to $47,104. Are you willing to accept a salary within this range?

• Yes
• No
  
  

10

This position requires you to set up and fit concrete forms and finish concrete. How many years' experiences do you have fitting concrete forms and finishing concrete?

• I have no experience
• I have less than 2 years' experience
• I have 2 – 4 years' experience
• I have 4 – 6 years' experience
• I have 6+ years of experience
  
  

11

Which of the following do you have experience working with? (Select all that apply)

• Handheld Float
• Handheld Trowel
• Handheld Edger
• Handheld Groover
• Concrete Finishing Broom
• Kumalong/Concrete Spreader
• No experience with the above
  
  

12

Please indicate your veteran status. (A copy of your long form DD-214 may be required)

• I am not a Veteran
• I am a Veteran
• I am a Disabled Veteran
• Required Question

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Government Administration

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