Mason - Fairfax, United States - Fairfax County Government

Fairfax County Government

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Fairfax, United States

3 weeks ago

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Mark Lane

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Description

Salary
- $52, $87,034.27 Annually
Location

FAIRFAX (FJ30), VA
Job Type
FT Hourly W BN
Job Number

Department

DPWES Stormwater Management
Opening Date
05/11/2024
Closing Date
5/24/2024 11:59 PM Eastern
Pay Grade
S19
Posting Type
Open to General Public
Job Announcement:

$2,500 Signing Bonus

The Fairfax County Department of Public Works and Environmental Services (DPWES) seeks a skilled Mason to perform concrete and masonry tasks relating to stormwater maintenance and construction operations.

Participates in the work of a crew engaged in a variety of maintenance and construction activities. Performs a variety of skilled masonry work and associated tasks. Lays brick, concrete block, and cinder block for walls and parges for waterproofing. Constructs storm drainage systems of pipes, manholes and other structures. Places, smoothes, and finishes concrete cement surfaces. Performs daily vehicle inspection and completes operational check list. Estimates the amount of material necessary for each job. Engages in manual labor as required.

Operates various vehicles and equipment, such as the crew van, single-axle dump truck, small trailer, flatbed truck, utility bucket truck, snowplow and spreader truck.

Loads and unloads mowing equipment from trailers. Operates snow blower and self-propelled riding mower.

Participate in and lead the work crew engaged in a variety of sewer maintenance and heavy construction activities; perform a variety of masonry work and associated tasks.

Lay brick, block and parge sewer structures, pipes, walls and foundations.

Operate various vehicles and equipment including, but not limited to:
single-axle dump truck and small trailer, excavator, skid steer, flat-bed truck, pick-up truck snow plow and spreader.

Engage in routine manual labor as:
digging; loading; snow shoveling; grass cutting; lifting; pushing; pulling and other heavy physical work, etc. Read and interpret engineering plans for utility locations.

DPWES is a diverse, nationally-accredited and award-winning public works agency with approximately 1,000 employees providing solid waste, capital facility development, wastewater, stormwater, urban forestry, and land acquisition management services for the most populous county in Virginia.

Join our team to help us protect the environment and serve the people of Fairfax County by creating and preserving a sustainable community that is an ideal place to live, work, and play for everyone.

Fairfax County Government is committed to our employees, and offers comprehensive benefits, including a defined-benefit retirement plan; medical, life and disability insurance; paid leave; tuition reimbursement; and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities.

Through our LiveWell Program and the County Benefits Division, we endeavor to cultivate a culture of wellbeing that empowers, educates and engages employees and retirees to make life-long choices that promote a holistic approach to their physical, mental, emotional, social, spiritual and financial wellness.

Please review our awesome benefits:

Benefits
Retirement

Fairfax County's award-winning Stormwater team works to reduce flood risk and protect local watersheds and the Chesapeake Bay with comprehensive watershed and infrastructure management to protect people, the environment, and property.

Note:
Applicants must provide the agency with a DMV driving record prior to being interviewed.

Employment Standards:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

High school diploma or GED issued by a state department of education, and four years of masonry or concrete construction experience to include maintenance, blue print reading and building code requirements.

CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED:

A valid driver's license
Commercial driver's license (CDL) Class "B".
Tanker Endorsement required within 12 months of hire.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background check, driver's license check, and pre-employment physical to the satisfaction of the employer.

The appointee to this position will be required to be available twenty-four hours a day/seven days a week (24/7) to respond to snow, flooding, and other designated emergencies on an as needed basis.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Three years or more experience in the masonry field.
At least two years of experience snow plowing.
Two years of experience as a crew lead or foreman.
Two years of experience operating equipment such as: skid steers, backhoe, truck and trailer.
Ability to follow written and verbal directions.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Ability to pass pre-employment physicals. With or without reasonable accommodation performs duties to include pushing, pulling, lifting, bending, stooping, walking, climbing in and out of catch basins and manholes (with assistance, includes removal and

SELECTION PROCEDURE:

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