Mason

Mason

Salary

$48,048.00 - $68,952.00 Annually

Location

City Hall, 900 East Broad Street, Richmond, VA

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

29M00000201, 29M00000468

Department

Public Works

Division

Roadway

Opening Date

10/13/2026

Closing Date

10/27/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

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This is an EXCITING time to Join the City of Richmond! We are committed to nurturing talent, fostering growth opportunities, and building strong connections within our workforce. As we continue to make strides to becoming the employer of choice, we are thrilled about the below employee benefit enhancements:

• Virginia Retirement System (VRS)
• Language Incentive
• Referral Bonus
• Tuition Assistance Program

Description

The anticipated hiring range for this role with be $48,048 - $55,420.

The City of Richmond Department of Public Works is seeking highly qualified candidates to fill a vacancy for the position of Mason in the Roadway Division. The incumbent is engaged in a variety of construction activities, performing masonry duties and associated tasks.

Duties include but are not limited to

• Performing a variety of skilled masonry work and associated tasks to include, laying brick, concrete, and asphalt for sidewalks, roadways, and retention structures
• Placing, smoothing, and finishing concrete cement surfaces
• Performing daily equipment and vehicle inspections
• Estimating the amount of materials need to perform a job
• Operating appropriate equipment to perform each planned jobs
• Loading and unloading required equipment
• Performing other related duties as assigned

City of Richmond Department of Public Works employees who perform duties in this class are considered essential employees and may be required to work during times of emergencies, natural disasters, and inclement weather.

Qualifications, Special Certifications and Licenses

MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

• High School Diploma or G.E.D.
• Two (2) years of masonry experience
• An equivalent combination of training and experience (as approved by the department) may be used to meet the minimum qualifications of the classification

Preferred Qualifications:

• Masonry training will be provided for those candidates who have at least two (2) years of prior equipment operating or similar experience.
• Current certification and/or training as for certified mason or proof of apprenticeship
• Prior experience working with concrete, laying sidewalks, and/or working with asphalt desired
• At least two (2) years prior experience as an Equipment Operator
• Current and valid commercial drivers license (CDL) highly desired

LICENSING, CERTIFICATIONS, and/or OTHER SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Valid Commonwealth of Virginia Drivers License with a satisfactory driving record
• Ability to obtain a valid Commonwealth of Virginia Commercial Drivers License initially or within six month of hire

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge (some combination of the following):

• Basic Mathematics
• Bricklaying and masonry principles and techniques
• Using masonry/construction tools and heavy equipment such as dump trucks, breakers, compressors, mixers, loaders, backhoes, concrete saws, etc.

Skills (some combination of the following):

• Monitoring construction
• Effective oral and written communication

Abilities (some combination of the following):

• Estimate/calculate time needed for repairs, from start to finish
• Use discretion in day-to-day work
• Think critically
• Exhibit good judgment and make decisions

Americans with Disabilities Act Requirements

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. Prospective and current employees are invited to discuss accommodations

ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS: Working conditions may include exposure to travel to other locations within the City of Richmond as well as outside of the City of Richmond; exposure to hazardous physical conditions such as mechanical parts, electrical currents, vibrations, etc.; atmospheric conditions such as fumes, odors, dusts, gases, and poor ventilation; inadequate lighting; intense noise; and environmental hazards such as disruptive people, imminent danger, and a threatening environment.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT: Due to the nature of work assignments, incumbents must be able to perform detailed work on multiple, concurrent tasks, with frequent interruptions and under time constraint. While performing the essential duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach extending hands and arms in any direction, stand, lift, finger (pick, pinch, type or otherwise work primarily with fingers), grasp applying pressure to an object with the fingers or palm, talk, see, and use substantial repetitive motions of the wrists, hands, and fingers. The employee is occasionally required to hear, feel, walk, push, pull, and climb. In terms of the physical strength to perform the essential duties, this classification is considered to be medium work, exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The City of Richmond provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

The City of Richmond is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, the City of Richmond will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodations. If you require reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to participate in the job application and/or the interview process, please contact Veronica Kenner, by email at HR-ADA@rva.gov.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

The City of Richmond Values Veterans. We are an official V3 Certified Company.

The City of Richmond is a proud partner with the US Army Partnership for Your Success PaYS Program.

With over 4,000 employees, the City of Richmond is an "Employer of Choice" among cities throughout the nation. The City strives to hire and retain employees who bring dedication and talent to the workforce. Offering a competitive, cost effective, and quality benefits package is one element of an "Employer of Choice".

The City offers a full range of benefit programs from initial hire through retirement. Please visit our Web site for details.

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10-point compensable veteran. You must have an existing compensable service-connected disability of 10 percent or more. Other 10-point veteran include disabled veteran or a veteran who was awarded the Purple Heart for wound or injuries received in action, veterans widow or widower who has not remarried, wife or husband of a veteran who has a service-connected disability, widowed, divorced or separated mother of an ex-service son or daughter who died in action, or who is totally and permanently disabled. Do any of these apply?

• Yes
• No

02

5-point veterans must have been discharged under honorable conditions and had one of the following: Active duty in the Armed Forces of the United States, in a war, or during the period 4/28/52-7/1/55 or active duty for more than 180 consecutive days other than for training, any part of which occurred during the period beginning 2/1/55 and 10/14/76 or active duty during the Gulf War sometime between 8/2/90 - 1/2/92 or active duty in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized or active duty for which more than 180 consecutive days other than for training, any part of which occurred during the period beginning 9/11/2001 and ending on the date prescribed by the Presidential proclamation or by the law as the last date of operation Iraqi Freedom. Do any of these apply?

• Yes
• No

03

Which best describes your highest level of education?

• High school diploma/GED
• Associates degree
• Bachelors degree
• Masters degree or higher
• None of the above

04

Do you have a current and valid Commonwealth of Virginia drivers license?

• Yes
• No

05

Do you have a current and valid Commonwealth of Virginia commercial drivers license (CDL) or the ability to obtain one within six (6) months of hire?

• Yes
• No

06

Employees who work in this position are considered ESSENTAL PERSONNEL. Are you willing and available to work beyond scheduled hours, during inclement weather, and during times of declared emergencies as required?

• Yes
• No

07

If you have a current and valid commercial drivers license (CDL), indicate the endorsements you currently have. Select all that apply.

• Air brakes endorsement
• Tanker endorsement
• Hazmat endorsement
• None of the above
• I do not have a CDL

08

Which best describes you years of experience performing journey-level masonry work or related tasks associated with masonry?

• Less than two years of experience
• Two to three years of experience
• Four to five years of experience
• Six or more years of experience

09

Indicates the type(s) of equipment and/or tool(s) in which you have at least two (2) or more years of experience. Select all that apply.

• Concrete float
• Groove cutter & edger
• Square (wood or metal)
• Concrete mixer
• Screed
• Chisel
• Trowel
• Concrete saw
• Brick hammer
• Level
• Straight edge
• None of the above

Required Question

Employer City of Richmond

Address 900 East Broad Street

Suite

Richmond, Virginia, 23219

Phone (804) 646-5660

804-646-5660

Website https://www.rva.gov/