A Day In The Life
Construction & Architecture Industry
Construction & Architecture
Smooth and finish surfaces of poured concrete, such as floors, walks, sidewalks, roads, or curbs using a variety of hand and power tools.
Construction & Architecture Industry
Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers
Average
$48,300
ANNUAL
$23.22
HOURLY
Entry Level
$30,280
ANNUAL
$14.56
HOURLY
Mid Level
$47,610
ANNUAL
$22.89
HOURLY
Expert Level
$63,020
ANNUAL
$30.30
HOURLY
Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers
5,170
Projected job openings through 2030
Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers
01
Check the forms that hold the concrete to see that they are properly constructed.
02
Set the forms that hold concrete to the desired pitch and depth, and align them.
03
Spread, level, and smooth concrete, using rake, shovel, hand or power trowel, hand or power screed, and float.
04
Monitor how the wind, heat, or cold affect the curing of the concrete throughout the entire process.
05
Mold expansion joints and edges, using edging tools, jointers, and straightedge.
06
Signal truck driver to position truck to facilitate pouring concrete, and move chute to direct concrete on forms.
07
Direct the casting of the concrete and supervise laborers who use shovels or special tools to spread it.
08
Produce rough concrete surface, using broom.
09
Apply hardening and sealing compounds to cure surface of concrete, and waterproof or restore surface.
10
Operate power vibrator to compact concrete.
Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers
Common knowledge, skills & abilities needed to get a foot in the door.
KNOWLEDGE
English Language
KNOWLEDGE
Building and Construction
KNOWLEDGE
Mathematics
KNOWLEDGE
Public Safety and Security
KNOWLEDGE
Mechanical
SKILL
Monitoring
SKILL
Coordination
SKILL
Quality Control Analysis
SKILL
Speaking
SKILL
Time Management
ABILITY
Manual Dexterity
ABILITY
Trunk Strength
ABILITY
Multilimb Coordination
ABILITY
Near Vision
ABILITY
Arm-Hand Steadiness
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