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Mason Foreperson #PM-2140-1325

Date Opened
Monday, October 05, 2026 8:30 AM
Close Date
Open until sufficient apps are received
Salary
  • $28.11-$35.05
Employment Type
  • Full-Time
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Introduction

PROMOTIONAL EXAMINATION FOR:  MASON FOREPERSON
SALARY: $28.11 ~ $35.05 Per hour 


This examination is open to permanent classified employees of the City of Waterbury
Individuals appointed as a result of passing the examination shall be required to serve a working test period which will be, in effect, the final phase of this examination.  A passing score must be obtained on each part of the examination.


IMPORTANT:
1. Veterans – Veteran’s points will be awarded in accordance with the Connecticut State Statute. Five (5) for non-disabled veterans, ten (10) for disabled veterans. Proper documentation must be submitted to the Personnel Director before the date of the examination.

2. Residents – Residency points shall be added in accordance with the amendment to the Civil Service Ordinances dated March 18, 2011. Proper documentation and proof of residence must be submitted no later than the closing date for applications.
 

3. Appeal Process - an applicant may appeal notice of not meeting the minimum qualifications (Civil Service Rules and Regulations, Section 3741, Subsection B, Article 9) to the Civil Service Commission within seven (7) days of the date on such notice.  Please notify the Civil Service Office of a change in address.  Notification will be mailed to the address written on your application.

FRINGE BENEFITS:  Choose from available health insurance plans (employee contributions vary) Prescription Drug Rider, Dental Plan, Group Life Insurance for Individual, Retirement Plan, paid holidays, paid vacation; paid sick days and paid personal days.

EXAMPLES OF WORK

(Illustrative only)  
Repairs fences; Removes and replaces rotted wood lath with sheet metal and rock lath;Places and finishes plaster; Pours ready mixed concrete for footings for new walls to meet building code requirements; Follows engineer’s rough hand sketches in laying cinder blocks, using plumb line to see that work is perpendicular; Repairs chimneys by removing and replacing weathered brick; Pours footings as necessary and lays brick to install water distribution boxes; May build or repair masonry on City manholes and water receivers (Water Department only); and may set or assist in setting masonry for sanitary sewers and storm sewer pipes; Mixes, pours and finishes cement in laying sidewalks, replacing broken curbing and replacing or repairing steps; Pours cement footings for and installs playground equipment; Installs asphalt tile; Repaints chimneys, repairing and re-pointing retaining walls; May replace firebricks in boiler fireboxes; Supervises and assists with the work of laborers and equipment operators involved in snow-removal operations; Does other related work as required.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGES SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Considerable knowledge of the standard methods, materials, tools and practices of the mason trade; working knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions of the trade; ability to plan, lay out and perform masonry work of average difficulty; ability to work from rough sketches with accurate dimensions; skill in the care and use of tools and equipment of the mason’s trade; ability to plan and direct the work of subordinates; good physical condition.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING

IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION YOU MUST INDICATE ON YOUR APPLICATION THAT AS OF THE CLOSING DATE YOU HAVE THE FOLLOWING EXPERIENCE OR WILL HAVE IT WITHIN 6 MONTHS:  
At least one year experience as a journeyman mason and preferably completion of vocational training school training or of a standard high school course. A valid State of Connecticut driver’s license is required.


In order to verify possession of the appropriate Driver’s License and good driving history, applicants will now be required to provide the H.R. Office with a Driving History Report that is less than 30 days old. Only reports generated by the Department of Motor Vehicle will be accepted. This information will be specifically requested of the applicants at the time that a conditional offer is made. In the event that a report is not supplied within (7) seven days or the H.R. Director deems your driving history to be poor, the conditional offer may be rescinded


PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Employees appointed to positions in this class must have adequate physical strength, stamina, physical agility and visual and auditory acuity and must maintain such physical fitness as to be able to perform the duties of the class. A physical examination may be required.

 

Frequency: Place an “X” in each box that is appropriate to your job.

NEVER (N)

OCCASIONALLY (O)

FREQUENTLY (F)

CONSTANTLY (C)

0 % of Shift

1-33% of Shift

34-66% of Shift

67-100% of Shift

Working Conditions

N

O

F

C

Working Conditions

N

O

F

C

Physical Demands

 

 

 

 

Depth Perception

 

 

 

X

Standing

 

 

 

X

Color Distinction

 

 

 

X

Walking

 

 

 

X

Peripheral Vision

 

 

 

X

Sitting

 

 

 

X

Driving

 

 

 

X

Lifting

 

 

 

X

Physical Strength:

 

 

 

X

Carrying

 

 

 

X

Little Physical Effort (-10 lbs.)

 

 

 

X

Pushing

 

 

 

X

Light Work (-20 lbs.)

 

 

 

X

Pulling

 

 

 

X

Medium Work (20-50 lbs.)

 

 

 

X

Climbing

 

 

 

X

Heavy Work (50-100 lbs.)

 

 

 

X

Balancing

 

 

 

X

Very Heavy Work (100+ lbs.)

 

 

X

 

Stooping

 

 

 

X

Environmental Conditions

 

 

 

 

Kneeling

 

 

 

X

Cold (50 degrees F or less)

 

 

X

 

Crouching

 

X

 

 

Heat (90 degrees F or more)

 

 

X

 

Crawling

 

X

 

 

Temperature Changes

 

 

X

 

Reaching

 

 

 

X

Wetness

 

 

X

 

Handling

 

 

 

X

Humidity

 

 

X

 

Grasping

 

 

 

X

Extreme Noise or Vibration

 

X

 

 

Twisting

 

 

 

X

Exposure to Chemicals

 

 

X

 

Feeling

 

 

 

X

Exposure to Gases and Fumes

 

X

 

 

Talking

 

 

X

 

Exposure to Unpleasant Odors

 

 

 

X

Hearing

 

 

 

X

Exposure to bodily fluids

 

X

 

 

Repetitive Motion

 

 

 

X

Exposure to dampness

 

X

 

 

Hand/Eye/Foot Coordination

 

 

 

X

Confinement to Small or Restricting Area

 

X

 

 

Visual Acuity/Near

 

 

 

X

Mechanical Hazards

 

X

 

 

Visual Acuity/Far

 

 

 

X

Physical danger or abuse

 

X

 

 

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the employee assigned to this position. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job responsibilities and duties performed by personnel so classified.

The City of Waterbury is an equal opportunity employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourage both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the City when necessary.

 

SPECIAL NOTE

This position is covered under the written agreement between the City of Waterbury and the Waterbury City Employees Local 353, AFSCME.  The Parts and Weights for this examination will be determined prior to conducting the exam.  Seniority credit for this position will be in accordance with the amendment of the Civil Service Rules & Regulations.   Individuals appointed shall be required to serve a working test period which will be, in effect, the final phase of the examination.  Appeal Process- An applicant may appeal notice of not meeting the minimum qualifications (Civil Service Rules and Regulations, Section 3741, Subsection B, Article 9) to the Civil Service Commission within seven (7) days of the date on such notice.

THE CITY OF WATERBURY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
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