Masonry Mechanic I

Prince George's County Government•Various Locations Throughout Prince George's County, MD

5d•Onsite

About The Position

This is an entry level manual concrete / cement work accomplished in conjunction with the construction and repairs of residential sidewalks and curb and gutter, and driveway aprons. Work is performed under general supervision in accordance with departmental policies, rules, and regulations. The Department of Public Works and Transportation (DPW&T) is responsible for nearly 2,000 miles of County-maintained roadways that range from rural to urban classifications. The transportation infrastructure includes 900 bridges, as well as shoulders, sidewalks, curbs/gutters, stormwater management facilities, driveway aprons and nearly 3,000 acres of grassy area -- all of which are maintained by staff of the Department. DPW&T’s workforce keeps the County’s various services moving by performing a myriad of activities which include removing snow and ice from County-maintained roadways, upgrading traffic signals, installing streetlights, clearing fallen trees, unclogging drainage inlets and maintaining stormwater management facilities, as well as performing roadway repairs ranging from potholes and sidewalk trip hazards to bridge repairs and resurfacing projects and more.

Requirements

Completion of high school (or vocational high school).
Work experience in cement/brick finishing.
Possess and maintain a valid driver's license.
Any equivalent combination of relevant training, education and experience may also be considered.

Nice To Haves

Possesses proven experience with the common practices, tools and terminology associated with concrete finishing and brick work.
Possess a CDL and have previous/current snow plowing experience.

Responsibilities

Performs routine and less complex cement/brick finishing duties associated with the trade;
Removes old concrete, sets forms, mixes, places, and finishes new concrete
Places and other expansion joints in sidewalks, curb & gutter, and driveways
Smooth and levels cement surfaces using trowels and other tools
Applies a finishing coat of cement to surfaces of the streets, sidewalks, bridgework and other concrete work
Measures dimensions to calculate quantities of materials needed
Draws from Stock and procures materials, tools, equipment, and supplies for each concrete maintenance project
Assists in the Investigation of services requests/complaints
Assists in the initiation of the corrective action to ensure that problems are rectified
Designs and constructs various forms prior to pouring cement using precise measurements and modern equipment and techniques
Willingly and cooperatively performs tasks and duties which may not be specifically listed in the class specification or position description, but which are within the general occupational category and responsibility level typically associated with the employee’s class of work.