Senior Mason & Concrete Finisher – Transit Construction

Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA); Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 48,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Pension plan

Paid leave

Wellness program

Tuition reimbursement

PSLF eligibility

Free SEPTA pass

Job summary

SEPTA in Philadelphia is seeking a skilled Mason to construct, repair, and maintain structures using brick, concrete block, tile, and stone. You will lay and finish surfaces, install forms for sidewalks and curbs, and align structures with level and plumb while ensuring safety.

Ideal candidate has bricklaying and cement finishing experience, plus the use of hand and power tools. We offer comprehensive benefits, a defined pension, PSLF-friendly opportunities, and a free SEPTA pass.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Must have a driver's license or equivalent.
• Must successfully complete masonry qualifications test and performance test as required.
• Must have experience in bricklaying, cement finishing, and wall plastering.

Responsibilities

• Installs brick, terra cotta, terrazzo, tile, and building blocks to construct or repair walls, partitions, floors, arches, and other structures.
• Lays brick in horizontal rows or in designs and shapes.
• Cuts brick to size with brick hammer when necessary.
• Checks vertical and horizontal alignment of structures with plumb bob and level as work progresses.
• Lays fire brick inside boxes of boilers and forges. Uses high temperature cement, fire clay, and ganister. Pours and forms ganister insulation around doors and fire walls.
• Constructs forms, as well as installs shoring in trenches and metal concrete reinforcements.
• Apply interior or exterior plaster, cement, stucco, or similar materials.
• Complies with all Authority and departmental safety and security policies and procedures as well as all applicable job safety responsibilities. Reports any safety concerns, compromises or hazards affecting operations, the public, self and/or other employees. Responsible for personal safety and is encouraged to promote the safety of others.

Skills

Bricklaying

Cement finishing

Wall plastering

Reading blueprints

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hand and power tools

Job description

SEPTA in Philadelphia is seeking a skilled Mason to construct, repair, and maintain structures using brick, concrete block, tile, and stone. You will lay and finish surfaces, install forms for sidewalks and curbs, and align structures with level and plumb while ensuring safety.

Ideal candidate has bricklaying and cement finishing experience, plus the use of hand and power tools. We offer comprehensive benefits, a defined pension, PSLF-friendly opportunities, and a free SEPTA pass.