RR Mason-First Class (1111)

 

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The Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) is the sixth largest transportation system in the United States, with a vast network of fixed route services including bus, subway/elevated, trackless trolley, light rail, and commuter rail serving a 2,200 square mile service region. SEPTA has become an integral force in the economic success of the Philadelphia region, providing an efficient and reliable source of transportation. 

 

We are seeking candidates for the position of RR Mason-First Class (1111) in the B&B/Bridges & Buildings.    

  

 

OVERALL DESCRIPTION

Lays and binds building materials, such as brick, structural tile, concrete block, cinder block, glass block, and terra-cotta block, with mortar and other substances to construct or repair walls, partitions, arches, sewers, and other structures. Smooths and finishes surfaces of poured concrete, such as floors, walks, sidewalks, roads, or curbs using a variety of hand and power tools. Aligns forms for sidewalks, curbs, or gutters; patches voids; and uses saws to cut expansion joints. Apply interior or exterior plaster, cement, stucco, or similar materials.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Installs brick, terra cotta, terrazzo, tile, and building blocks to construct or repair walls, partitions, floors, arches, and other structures.
2. Lays brick in horizontal rows or in designs and shapes. 
3. Cuts brick to size with brick hammer when necessary.
4. Checks vertical and horizontal alignment of structures with plumb bob and level as work progresses.
5. Lays fire brick inside boxes of boilers and forges. Uses high temperature cement, fire clay, and ganister. Pours and forms ganister insulation around doors and fire walls.
6. Constructs forms, as well as installs shoring in trenches and metal concrete reinforcements.
7. Apply interior or exterior plaster, cement, stucco, or similar materials.

ADDITIONAL SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Must have a driver's license or equivalent.
• Must successfully complete masonry qualifications test and performance test as required.
• Must have experience in bricklaying, cement finishing, and wall plastering.

IDEAL QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

 

BENEFITS 

 

SEPTA offers a comprehensive benefits and retirement program for ALL employees, including: 

• Medical – “Minimal annual premium contribution” 

 

Benefit plans with “No Employee annual premium contribution”: 

• Prescription 

• Dental 

• Vision 

 

Additional benefits we offer: 

• Pension Plan / Retirement Savings 

• Defined Benefit Pension Plan 

• Voluntary Governmental 457B Deferred Comp Plan 

• Life Insurance 

• Tuition Reimbursement 

• SEPTA Transportation Pass – FREE travel on all SEPTA modes of transportation 

• SEPTA employees qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program

 

SEPTA is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.