Lead Mason (Streets and Bridges)

Lead Mason (Streets and Bridges)

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Lead Mason (Streets and Bridges)

Salary

$41,231.00 – $67,207.00 Annually

Location

Norfolk, VA

Job Type

Permanent Full-time

Job Number

12514

Department

Public Works

Division

Division of Streets & Bridges

Opening Date

10/08/2024

Closing Date

10/20/2024 11:59 PM Eastern

Description

Benefits

Questions

Description

City of Norfolk: Department of Public Works Division Streets and Bridges is seeking a Lead Mason to perform maintenance and repairs to streets, sidewalks, curbs, gutters, ADA installation, replace damaged brick and cobblestone, and utility cut restorations.

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.

Department Hiring Salary Range: $41,231 – $47,415.65

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

Essential Functions

Essential functions include but are not limited to:

Spreads, levels, finishes and shapes freshly poured concrete in the repair and construction of a wide variety of structures.

Prepares sites for concrete work by breaking up damaged concrete, leveling or contouring the ground, building and setting forms, cutting and placing reinforcement materials, and similar activities.

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.

Builds and/or repairs sidewalks, curbs, gutters, steps, ramps, drainage structures, support structures and related types of structures.

Repairs brick by removing and replacing damaged brick, cobblestone and relaying masonry or cutting stone with masonry saw.

Cleans work site areas and equipment.

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.

Assumes the duties of supervisor in their absence by completing time sheets, performing inspections on jobs, contacting customers, closing jobs and directing activities of the team.

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.

Must be able to work long shifts in adverse weather conditions, night or day, including extreme heat or cold and under emergency conditions.

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.

Four years experience in masonry work.

Additional Information & Requirements

Must possess Driver’s License. Must provide a copy of Division of Motor Vehicle driving record (obtained within last 30 days) during the interview.

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

Working Hours: Monday – Friday 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.; 40 hours per week every week

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.

01

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

Please select the highest level of education you have completed.

Less than High School Diploma/GED

High School Diploma/GED

Some College (6 months or more)

Vocational/Technical Degree

Associates Degree

Bachelors Degree or higher

04

This position requires you to set up and fit concrete forms, finish concrete, repair brick by removing and replacing damaged brick, cobblestone and relaying masonry or cutting stone with masonry saw. How many years experience do you have doing this?

No Experience

Less than 1 year

1-2 years

2-3 years

3-4 years

More than 4 years

05

This position requires a Class B Commercial Drivers 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

06

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

07

The expected hiring salary range for this position is $41,231 to $47,415.65. Are willing to accept a salary within this range?

Yes

No

08

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.

09

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

Agency

City of Norfolk

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