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Mason

Salary

$39,575.00 - $43,343.50 Annually

Location

Norfolk, VA

Job Type

Permanent Full-time

Job Number

11140

Department

Public Works

Opening Date

05/29/2024

Closing Date

6/10/2024 3:05 PM Eastern

• Description

• Benefits

• Questions

Description

Department of Public Works Division Streets & Bridges is seeking an experienced finishing concrete and related materials used in construction and repair of sidewalks, roadways, curbs, gutters, bridges, and similar structures, including granite curbs.

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: $39,575 - $43,343

(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.

• 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.

• 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.

• Must possess valid Commercial Driver’s License. The applicants must provide copy of Division of Motor Vehicles driving record transcript (OBTAINED WITHIN THE PREVIOUS 30 DAYS) upon request.

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.

Required:

• One year experience in masonry, asphalt, or concrete work.

Preferred:

• Two years’ experience operating heavy equipment and/or construction.

Additional Information & Requirements

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

• This position is eligible for a $5,000/annual stipend for staff holding a Commercial Driver's License.

  Signing Bonus: This position is eligible for a one-time $5,000 signing bonus for new hires. The signing bonus will be paid in two (2) increments: $2,500 upon completion of 60 days of employment, and $2,500 upon completion of your probationary period. To receive the signing bonus, you must be an active employee in good standing.

• 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.

  02

  If you were referred for this position by a current City of Norfolk employee, please provide the employee's name, department, and job title. If not, please indicate by typing "N/A."

  03

  Please select the highest level of education you have completed.

• High School Diploma

• Associates/Vocational

• Bachelor's Degree

• Master's Degree

  04

  This position requires you to set up and fit concrete forms and finish concrete. How many years' experience do you have fitting concrete forms and finishing concrete?

• I have no experience

• I have 1 year of experience

• I have 2 - 4 years' experience

• I have 4 - 6 years' experience

• I have more than 6 years' experience

  05

  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

  06

  Do you have a valid driver's license?

• Yes

• No

  07

  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, on-call schedule.

• 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

  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

  10

  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

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