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This is an EXCITING time to join the City of Richmond! We are committed to nurturing talent, fostering growth opportunities, and building strong connections within our workforce. As we continue to make strides toward becoming the employer of choice, we are thrilled about the following employee benefit enhancements:

Virginia Retirement System (VRS)
Language Incentive
Referral Bonus
Tuition Assistance Program

The City of Richmond Department of Public Works is seeking highly qualified candidates to fill a vacancy for the position of Mason in the Roadway Division. The incumbent is engaged in a variety of construction activities, performing masonry duties and associated tasks.

Duties include but are not limited to:

Performing a variety of skilled masonry work and associated tasks, including laying brick, concrete, and asphalt for sidewalks, roadways, and retention structures
Placing, smoothing, and finishing concrete cement surfaces
Performing daily equipment and vehicle inspections
Estimating the amount of materials needed to perform a job
Operating appropriate equipment to perform each planned job
Loading and unloading required equipment
Performing other related duties as assigned

City of Richmond Department of Public Works employees who perform duties in this class are considered essential employees and may be required to work during times of emergencies, natural disasters, and inclement weather.

Qualifications, Special Certifications, and Licenses:

Minimum Training and Experience:

High School Diploma or G.E.D.
Two (2) years of masonry experience
An equivalent combination of training and experience (as approved by the department) may be used to meet the minimum qualifications of the classification

Preferred Qualifications:

Masonry training will be provided for candidates with at least two (2) years of prior equipment operating or similar experience
Current certification and/or training as a certified mason or proof of apprenticeship
Prior experience working with concrete, laying sidewalks, and/or working with asphalt
At least two (2) years prior experience as an Equipment Operator
Current and valid commercial driver's license (CDL) highly desired

Licensing, Certifications, and/or Other Special Requirements:

Valid Driver's License with a satisfactory driving record and a valid Commonwealth of Virginia Driver's License within 30 days of hire
Some assignments may require a valid Commonwealth of Virginia Commercial Driver's License initially or within six months of hire

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge (some combination of the following):

Basic Mathematics
Bricklaying and masonry principles and techniques
Using masonry/construction tools and heavy equipment such as dump trucks, breakers, compressors, mixers, loaders, backhoes, concrete saws, etc.

Skills (some combination of the following):

Monitoring construction
Effective oral and written communication

Abilities (some combination of the following):

Estimate/calculate time needed for repairs, from start to finish
Use discretion in day-to-day work
Think critically
Exhibit good judgment and make decisions