Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers Occupation Details

General Job Description and Education/Training Levels for Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers

The main tasks and work activities of Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers are to inspect completed work to ensure proper installation, position construction forms or molds, finish concrete surfaces, spread concrete or other aggregate mixtures. In general, for the Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers, monitoring, quality Control Analysis, coordination, speaking and other 6 skills are required.

Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers Job Description
Education	Some of these occupations may require a high school diploma or GED certificate.
Related Experience	Little or no previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is needed for these occupations. For example, a person can become a waiter or waitress even if he/she has never worked before.
Job Training	Employees in these occupations need anywhere from a few days to a few months of training. Usually, an experienced worker could show you how to do the job.
Example	These occupations involve following instructions and helping others. Examples include food preparation workers, dishwashers, sewing machine operators, landscaping and groundskeeping workers, logging equipment operators, and baristas.

The following chart shows the education/training levels for Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers jobs. 35.02% of Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers have High School Diploma (or the equivalent) and 12.65% of Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers have Post-Secondary Certificate.

Less than a High School Diploma

51.70%

High School Diploma (or the equivalent)

35.02%

Post-Secondary Certificate

12.65%

Some College Courses

0.00%

Associate's Degree (or other 2-year degree)

0.62%

Bachelor's Degree and Above

0.01%

Tasks and Work Activities of Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers

Check the forms that hold the concrete to see that they are properly constructed.
Set the forms that hold concrete to the desired pitch and depth, and align them.
Spread, level, and smooth concrete, using rake, shovel, hand or power trowel, hand or power screed, and float.
Mold expansion joints and edges, using edging tools, jointers, and straightedge.
Monitor how the wind, heat, or cold affect the curing of the concrete throughout the entire process.
Signal truck driver to position truck to facilitate pouring concrete, and move chute to direct concrete on forms.
Produce rough concrete surface, using broom.
Operate power vibrator to compact concrete.
Direct the casting of the concrete and supervise laborers who use shovels or special tools to spread it.
Mix cement, sand, and water to produce concrete, grout, or slurry, using hoe, trowel, tamper, scraper, or concrete-mixing machine.
Cut out damaged areas, drill holes for reinforcing rods, and position reinforcing rods to repair concrete, using power saw and drill.
Wet concrete surface, and rub with stone to smooth surface and obtain specified finish.
Wet surface to prepare for bonding, fill holes and cracks with grout or slurry, and smooth, using trowel.
Clean chipped area, using wire brush, and feel and observe surface to determine if it is rough or uneven.
Apply hardening and sealing compounds to cure surface of concrete, and waterproof or restore surface.
Chip, scrape, and grind high spots, ridges, and rough projections to finish concrete, using pneumatic chisels, power grinders, or hand tools.
Spread roofing paper on surface of foundation, and spread concrete onto roofing paper with trowel to form terrazzo base.
Build wooden molds, and clamp molds around area to be repaired, using hand tools.
Sprinkle colored marble or stone chips, powdered steel, or coloring powder over surface to produce prescribed finish.
Cut metal division strips, and press them into terrazzo base so that top edges form desired design or pattern.

Handling and Moving ObjectsUsing hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or MaterialInspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.
Getting InformationObserving, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
Performing General Physical ActivitiesPerforming physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials.
Scheduling Work and ActivitiesScheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
Controlling Machines and ProcessesUsing either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles).
Identifying Objects, Actions, and EventsIdentifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
Making Decisions and Solving ProblemsAnalyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
Monitor Processes, Materials, or SurroundingsMonitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.
Coordinating the Work and Activities of OthersGetting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.

Inspect completed work to ensure proper installation.
Position construction forms or molds.
Finish concrete surfaces.
Spread concrete or other aggregate mixtures.
Monitor construction operations.
Pour materials into or on designated areas.
Signal equipment operators to indicate proper equipment positioning.
Compact materials to create level bases.
Direct construction or extraction personnel.
Mix substances or compounds needed for work activities.
Break up rock, asphalt, or concrete.
Position structural components.
Drill holes in construction materials.
Prepare surfaces for finishing.
Apply material to fill gaps in surfaces.
Install masonry materials.
Clean surfaces in preparation for work activities.
Apply sealants or other protective coatings.
Smooth surfaces with abrasive materials or tools.
Install roofing materials.

Skills and Abilities for Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers

MonitoringMonitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
Quality Control AnalysisConducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.
CoordinationAdjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
SpeakingTalking to others to convey information effectively.
Time ManagementManaging one's own time and the time of others.
Complex Problem SolvingIdentifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
Critical ThinkingUsing logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
Active ListeningGiving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
Judgment and Decision MakingConsidering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.

Manual DexterityThe ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects.
Trunk StrengthThe ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the body repeatedly or continuously over time without 'giving out' or fatiguing.
Multilimb CoordinationThe ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or one leg and one arm) while sitting, standing, or lying down. It does not involve performing the activities while the whole body is in motion.
Near VisionThe ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
Control PrecisionThe ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehicle to exact positions.
Arm-Hand SteadinessThe ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while holding your arm and hand in one position.
Extent FlexibilityThe ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs.
Dynamic StrengthThe ability to exert muscle force repeatedly or continuously over time. This involves muscular endurance and resistance to muscle fatigue.
Information OrderingThe ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules (e.g., patterns of numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations).
Deductive ReasoningThe ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
Problem SensitivityThe ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.
StaminaThe ability to exert yourself physically over long periods of time without getting winded or out of breath.
VisualizationThe ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when its parts are moved or rearranged.
Category FlexibilityThe ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping things in different ways.
Static StrengthThe ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.
Speech RecognitionThe ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
Far VisionThe ability to see details at a distance.
Oral ExpressionThe ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
Finger DexterityThe ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or both hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble very small objects.
Oral ComprehensionThe ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.

Saw bladese.g. Abrasive blades
Abrasive stonese.g. Abrasive rubbing stones
Floatse.g. Aluminum floats
Steel bar bending machinee.g. Bar benders
Bar or rod cuttere.g. Bar cutters
Hand sprayerse.g. Barrel mounted sprayers
Spadese.g. Bit spades
Bracese.g. Braces
Stonemason hammere.g. Brick hammers
Trowelse.g. Brick jointers
Cold chiselse.g. Brick splitters
Tongse.g. Brick tongs
Trowelse.g. Brick trowels
Edgerse.g. Bump cutters
Trowelse.g. Cement trowels
Batching plants or feederse.g. Center discharge floor hoppers
Power sawse.g. Chain saws
Floatse.g. Channel floats
Cold chiselse.g. Cold chisels
Batching plants or feederse.g. Collection hoppers

English LanguageKnowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
Building and ConstructionKnowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of houses, buildings, or other structures such as highways and roads.
Public Safety and SecurityKnowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.
MathematicsKnowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.

Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers Occupation Detailed Description

Tasks and Work Activities of Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers

Skills and Abilities for Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers