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External Paving Mason

Job Description

Roles & Responsibilities

Role Purpose

Build durable, level, and well-drained external hardscapes—walkways, parking bays, ramps, kerbs, drop-kerbs, tactile paving, planters’ edgings, and service surrounds—meeting drawings, specifications, and authority requirements, delivered safely and on programme under Sharjah’s climate and site logistics.

Key Responsibilities

   Setting-Out & Sub-Base

  • Take levels from survey/benchmarks; set falls and crossfalls to drawings (typ. 1–2% unless noted).

  • Excavate to formation; proof-roll and rectify soft spots; install geotextile where specified.

  • Place and compact sub-base to required thickness and density (as per ITP/spec); maintain edges and level tolerance.

   Kerbs, Edgings & Drainage Interfaces

  • Bed and align kerbs/edgings to string line and datum; form radii neatly; provide expansion/isolation joints as detailed.

  • Build up to gullies/trenches/manholes with correct frames/levels; ensure flush transitions (no trip hazards) and clean outlets.

   Bedding, Laying & Cutting

  • Screed bedding sand/mortar to rails; protect from trafficking and contamination.

  • Lay pavers/flags to approved pattern (herringbone/stretcher/etc.) with tight uniform joints; use spacers where provided.

  • Cut with wet saw to maintain straight, chip-free edges; fit around boxes/poles/plants neatly; maintain edge restraints.

   Compaction, Jointing & Finishing

  • Compact with vibrating plate (with polyurethane mat for concrete/stone pavers); refill joints with kiln-dried/polymeric sand or grout/mortar as specified; re-compact and top up.

  • Clean surfaces; apply sealers where specified; protect fresh works from early trafficking.

   Quality & Documentation

  • Work to method statements/ITPs; present works for WIR inspections.

  • Check tolerances: line/level, evenness/lippage, joint width, alignment, falls to drains, tactile tile locations.

  • Keep area tallies, delivery tickets, and photographic records of concealed layers; update redline as-builts.

   Coordination & Protection

  • Coordinate with MEP for ducts/handholes and lighting bases before final paving; ensure sleeves/marker tapes are visible as required.

  • Barricade and sign no-traffic zones until handover; protect adjacent finishes/landscaping.

   HSE

  • Follow Traffic Management Plan; work behind barriers with banksmen near live roads/parking.

  • Control silica dust (wet-cutting/extraction), noise, and manual handling (team lifts, clamps).

  • Use PPE; safe operation of compactors and cutters; maintain clean, trip-free work fronts.

Weather & Traffic Considerations (Sharjah/UAE)

  • Heat & Humidity

    • Schedule excavation/compaction and heavy handling early morning/evening; comply with MOHRE summer midday break.

    • Shade stockpiles; keep bedding/jointing materials dry and within temperature limits; expect faster moisture loss—work smaller bays to maintain quality.

    • Avoid placing on overheated substrates that can flash-dry bedding/mortar; allow for thermal movement at edges/joints.

  • Dust/Sand

    • Cover bedding/jointing sand; sweep joints after wind gusts; clean bonding faces before sealing or grouting; keep drainage points free of debris.

  • Occasional Rain/Flash Water

    • Do not lay on saturated bedding; protect fresh joints from rain; recheck levels after storms; ensure positive falls and clear overflow routes.

  • Traffic & Access

    • Plan off-peak deliveries for pavers/kerbs; use banksmen/fork attachments; arrange SRTA/Police permits if curbside unloading affects public roads.

    • Maintain pedestrian detours and accessible ramps during works; keep fire/ambulance access clear.

Qualifications & Experience

  • 5–8 years external paving/kerb installation (UAE/GCC preferred).

  • Skilled in screeding, pattern laying, wet-cutting, compaction, and tolerance control.

  • Able to read drawings/levels; basic English for coordination (Arabic/Urdu/Hindi an advantage).

Tools & Equipment (Typical)

Laser level/auto level, string lines & pins, plate compactor (mat), small roller (as needed), screed rails/boards, wet-cut saw with water feed, rubber mallet, jointing sand/polymeric sand tools, trowels/floats, shovels/rakes, wheelbarrows, edge clamps, safety barriers & signage, PPE.

Core Competencies

  • Accurate falls & levels and neat detailing around services

  • Tight joints, minimal lippage, clean cuts and patterns

  • Drainage awareness (no ponding), tidy jointing/sealing

  • Safe work near traffic and strong housekeeping

  • Documentation discipline (ITPs, WIRs, as-builts)

KPIs

  • First-time pass on consultant inspections; level/evenness within spec.

  • Zero ponding after water test/rain; tactile/ramps positioned per drawings.

  • Snags closed within SLA; no trip hazards at handover; low DLP call-backs.

  • Programme adherence for zones/bays; zero HSE major incidents.

Job Detail
  • Work Type: Full Time
  • Languages to be known : English, Hindi
  • Country: United Arab Emirates
  • City: Dubai
  • Job Category : Construction and Building Maintenance