Brick Mason, Paver Installer​/Carpenter Ii

Job Overview

Under the supervision of the Streets & Facilities Supervisor
, the employee is responsible for constructing, repairing, and maintaining brick, stone, and concrete pavement surfaces for public infrastructure projects, parks, sidewalks, and other city-owned properties.

The employee also constructs concrete forms for sidewalk installation and repair, storm drains, and curbs throughout the City. The employee receives assignments from the supervisor and is responsible for ensuring materials, equipment, and supplies are obtained for the work assignment. The employee organizes project assignments and maintains records and daily logs for the duration of an assignment.

The employee performs manual labor, bending, stooping, twisting, and lifting. Work is performed under established procedures with regular inspections during progress with final inspection of completed work. This is a fully qualified job in the construction and maintenance job classification.

The employee may also operate equipment on a job site to the level the employee is trained. This job is considered safety-sensitive and is subject to pre-employment background check and random drug screens.

This list was developed through a job analysis; however, it is not exhaustive and other duties may be required and assigned. A person with a disability covered by the ADA must be able to perform the essential functions of the job unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation.

• Reviews and follows blueprints and building plans to ensure work meets the needs of the City.
• Estimates time and materials required to complete a project.
• Lays bricks, pavers, and stones for sidewalks, walkways, patios, and decorative surfaces.
• Constructs and repairs retaining walls, curbs, and other masonry structures.
• Prepares surfaces by excavating, leveling, and setting forms as needed.
• Mixes, pours, and finishes concrete and mortar to specifications.
• Ensures work meets city standards, safety regulations, and project deadlines.
• Builds scaffolding and other construction structures to support projects.
• Maintains and operates hand tools, power tools, and other masonry equipment safely and effectively.
• Inspects completed work for quality, accuracy, and durability.

• Reviews construction blueprints for correctness.
• Takes measurements and estimates required wood and materials.
• Shoots elevations and determines correct slope to ensure proper flow will be achieved.
• Measures and cuts materials to build forms for concrete pours.
• Spreads, rakes, and finishes concrete to complete a pour.
• Operates select pieces of equipment to support street repair and maintenance such as dump truck, boom truck, backhoe, and front-end loader.

• Assists with City special events such as placing barricades and barriers.
• Assists with traffic control as assigned.
• Responds to emergency calls during hurricanes, inclement weather, or other emergency situations.
• Performs other job-related duties as required or assigned.
• Possesses a high school diploma or GED.
• Minimum of three (3) years of work experience in the masonry field; or any combination of education, training and experience that demonstrates the above listed knowledge, skills, and abilities commensurate with the requirements of this job.
• Possesses a current and valid Class B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) or obtains this license within six (6) months of employment; must be insurable.
• Ability to work non-standard hours and be on-call.
• Ability to travel overnight.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment background check and an initial drug screen.

• Knowledge of City rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Knowledge of City geography, road, and bridge systems.
• Knowledge of project management methods and techniques.
• Knowledge of concrete work and forming.
• Knowledge of street maintenance methods and techniques.
• Knowledge of storm drain maintenance.
• Knowledge and skill in operating hand, machine, and power tools and basic industrial equipment.
• Knowledge of safety rules including accident causation and prevention.
• Communication skills to effectively communicate internally and externally, both orally and in writing; and communicate with the public in a manner reflecting positively on the Department and City.
• Verbal skills to effectively communicate with co-workers, supervisors, the general public, over the telephone and two-way radio.
• Reading skill to understand and interpret construction drawings, blueprints, engineering drawings, technical manuals, equipment maintenance manuals, building codes and state and federal regulations, procedures, and instructions.
• Writing skill to clearly and neatly complete material lists, routine forms, and records using correct English, grammar, punctuation, and spelling.
• Math skill to perform calculations related to construction and estimating.
• Ability to maintain professional attitude.
• Ability to organize, prioritize work projects and…