Highway Mason

Highway Mason
Brookline Dept of Public Works - Highway
Salary: $28.86/hourly

The Town of Brookline is seeking a skilled Highway Mason to perform a wide range of masonry, roadway, and maintenance work in support of the Department of Public Works – Highways Division. This role is essential in constructing, repairing, and maintaining public infrastructure throughout the community.

• Repair and replace concrete and brick sidewalks, curbstones, catch basins, storm and sewer structures, and related facilities.
• Construct, fabricate, maintain, and repair bituminous and cement concrete roadways, sidewalks, pathways, and driveways.
• Determine appropriate materials, tools, and equipment needed for assigned work.
• Use hand tools and power tools to break up cement, set forms, mix, pour, and finish concrete and related materials.
• Operate Town vehicles and equipment, including dump trucks, loaders, and other heavy and light equipment; perform vehicle safety inspections.
• Perform roadway and sidewalk maintenance including pothole repairs, debris removal, curb installation, and excavation using tools such as jackhammers and concrete saws.
• Participate in snow and ice operations, including operating plows, sanders, and loaders.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

High School Diploma plus technical training; 1-2 yrs of masonry, construction, roadway maintenance, driving snow and ice removal or an equivalent combination of of education and experience. Valid Commercial Driver’s License, Class B and MA Hoisting Engineer’s License.

Applicants should possess solid knowledge of masonry practices, roadway construction and maintenance techniques, equipment operation, and workplace and work-zone safety procedures. The role requires the ability to operate heavy and potentially dangerous equipment safely and efficiently, interpret plans and diagrams, recognize maintenance and repair needs, and perform strenuous physical labor, including lifting heavy materials and working in adverse weather. Strong teamwork skills and the ability to provide guidance to other staff when needed are also important.