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

• 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.