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City of Norfolk, Virginia Lead Mason in Norfolk, Virginia
Lead Mason
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Lead Mason
Salary
$41,231.00 - $67,207.00 Annually
Location
Norfolk, VA
Job Type
Permanent Full-time
Job Number
12854
Department
Public Works
Division
Division of Streets & Bridges
Opening Date
03/11/2025
Closing Date
3/22/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
Description
Benefits
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Description
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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
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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."
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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.
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Please select the highest level of education you have completed.
Less than High School Diploma/Equivalency
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
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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?
1 year or less
1-2 years
2-3 years
3-4 years
More than 4 years
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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
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The expected hiring salary range for this position is $41,231 to $47,415.65. Are you willing to accept a salary within this range?
Yes
No
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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
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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
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