***In order to be considered for this position candidate must be serving permanently in the title of Cement Mason, or must have taken, passed and be reachable on the civil service list, Exam #5033, proof of passing the exam must be provided***
The Department of Transportation’s (DOT) mission is to provide for the safe, efficient, and environmentally responsible movement of people and goods in the City of New York and to maintain and enhance the transportation infrastructure crucial to the economic vitality and quality of life of our primary customers, City residents. DOT is an equal opportunity employer, committed to recruiting and maintaining a diverse workforce in an open and inclusive environment.
The Division of Sidewalk & Inspection Management’s Citywide Concrete Unit supports the agency’s goal to enhance, rehabilitate, and maintain the City’s infrastructure by acting as the agency’s primary construction unit. We employ dedicated engineers, managers, support staff, laborers and adopt cost-savings and efficiency, while maintaining the highest standards of excellence and service to safety and quality.
Under direction of the Supervisor Bricklayer, the selected candidates will perform the following duties: check the forms that holds the concrete to ensure that they are constructed correctly; set the forms that hold the concrete to the desired pitch and depth and align them as needed; spread, level, and smooth concrete using rake shovel or power trowel, screed and float; monitor the temperature during the curing of the concrete; finish the concrete (wetting the surface and smoothing the surface); mold expansion joint and edge using edging tools and straightedge; provide direction to the vehicle operator during concrete pours and ensure the chute is in the correct position; direct the casting of concrete and supervise laborer who uses a shovel or rake to spread the concrete and install ADA tiles to the desired pitch and depth. Prepare material requisition and maintain records for each job.
CEMENT MASON - 92210
1. Five years of full-time satisfactory experience as a cement mason; or
2. At least three years of full-time satisfactory experience as a cement mason, plus sufficient full-time satisfactory experience as a mason’s helper, or relevant training acquired in an approved trade school, technical school or vocational high school to make up the equivalent of the remaining experience. The school must be approved by a state’s Department of Education or comparable agency.
You will receive credit for six months of cement mason experience for each year of mason’s helper experience or approved training.
***In order to be considered for this position candidate must be serving permanently in the title of Cement Mason, or must have taken, passed and be reachable on the civil service list, Exam #5033, proof of passing the exam must be provided*** Preference will be given to candidate who: - Possess a Driver's License valid in the state of New York. License must be maintained throughout duration of employment in this position. - Prior experience using power tools, walk behind saw, demolition hammer, plate compactor and power drill. - Able to work overtime (extended day and Saturdays) based on the need of the operation
This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate at the top of your resume and cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position through the 55-a Program.
As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.
New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.
The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.
