Mason ( reposted 6-11-26) (DPW-STT)

Under the general supervision of a higher-level officer or Foreman, this is skilled work in the performance of masonry, including constructing, repairing, and maintaining structures such as retaining walls, catchment basins, and gutters. The work also involves installing and modifying fixtures and equipment. Assignments require determining measurements, selecting appropriate materials, and applying effective construction techniques. Work is performed in accordance with standard practices and techniques of the trade, but an employee is expected to use acquired technical training and experience to complete projects according to plans. Duties and Responsibilities: Performs a variety of skilled masonry tasks, including mixing concrete and mortar, placing stones in position, spreading mortar with a trowel or by hand, and shaping the mortar between stones or bricks. Installs and modifies fixtures and equipment as needed for masonry projects. Determines accurate measurements, selects suitable materials, and applies proper construction techniques to complete assignments. Works on the construction or occasional major repair of highway retaining walls, catchment basins, cisterns or reservoirs, or major masonry construction or repair activities in public buildings. Instructs other employees in proper work methods and guides the digging of foundations and the construction and laying of necessary forms. Checks horizontal and vertical alignment of walls and determines compliance with blueprint or other specification requirements. Participates in the interior or exterior finishing of walls, floors, steps, and perches of buildings, as well as the construction of culverts, gutters, and small bridges over such gutters or culverts. Participates in the laying and cementing of sewage pipes. Performs other related duties as assigned.