Skilled Streetmason

My client is looking to appoint a Streetmason Improver (Gr 4) or Skilled Streetmason (Gr 5) if experience warrants the higher level). This job role is required to support City Highways in undertaking their daily highway maintenance and development works.

Duties

• Undertake a range of activities relating to the construction and maintenance of highway and drainage features such as roads, footpaths and drains to the required specification.
• Lay to precise line and level natural and pre-cast paving materials such as slabs, kerbs, blocks, granite setts, etc. Undertake associated highway construction works including bituminous and concrete carriageway construction and the installation / maintenance of drainage features.
• Undertake general manual/labouring tasks involved in the construction, maintenance and repair of highways, sewers, and watercourses.
• Undertake ‘Banksman’ duties by supervising excavators and vehicles.
• Operate powered tools, minor plant, and machines.
• Drive, clean and perform routine maintenance (e.g., oil, water, tyres, body checks etc.) of vehicles and tractors with simple attachments.
• Liaise with residents, pedestrians, and car drivers to explain works and the traffic/pedestrian arrangements. In residential areas this may involve moving cars and discussing/agreeing access arrangements.
• Train and develop lesser skilled operatives, including trainees and apprentices.
• Support wider service needs as required by undertaking duties outside normal role e.g., activities associated with Roadworking/Drainage/ Logistics/Traffic Management.
• Work on the out of hours standby rota throughout the year (typically every 4-5 weeks for a one-week period).

Experience

* Extensive knowledge of construction/highway works construction specifications, materials, compaction, and workmanship requirements. Holder of the following qualifications or committed to obtaining them within 6 months of commencement in post:

• New Roads & Streetworks Act accreditation (NRSWA/ Streetworks Ticket).
• CSCS (Construction Skills Certification Scheme) Health & Safety Certificate/ Card.
• Holder of all or any of the following qualifications:
• Relevant plant operator certification/ cards, e.g., 180/ 360-degree excavator, dumper, roller, forklift etc.
• Full valid UK driving licence.
• Ability to drive LGV vehicles.
• Relevant Health & Safety Training Certification.
• Accredited First Aider.
• Good understanding of the important principles of:
• Risk management
• Customer service
• Equalities and diversity