Concrete Finisher

Job Title

Mason

Job 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, 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. Hiring Salary Range: $40,960 - $47,104 (Additional $5,000 CDL Stipend upon obtaining Commercial Driver's License) Signing Bonus: This position is eligible for a one-time $5,000 signing bonus.

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.
• Finishes concrete by pouring concrete, raking, floating, troweling, edging, cutting joints, and brooming cement using various equipment and tools.
• Performs specialized bridge maintenance by repairing bridge decks, girders, piling, abutments, replacing damaged railings and guard railings, cleaning and painting steel girders and bearings and joints.
• Builds and/or repairs sidewalks, curbs, gutters, steps, ramps, drainage structures, support structures and related types of structures.
• 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.
• Reads and interprets plans, blueprints and state and federal specifications; performs the necessary tasks according to required standards for dimensions and finishes.
• Direct and instruct 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 the ability to perform tasks safely in high-traffic environments, which may involve auditory and visual functions such as detecting sounds, peripheral awareness, low-light visibility, and depth perception.

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

Preferred License(s) and/or Certification(s): 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.

Benefits

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.