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
$41,000
ANNUAL
Entry Level
$25,000
ANNUAL
Mid Level
$43,000
ANNUAL
Expert Level
$61,000
ANNUAL
Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers
4,810
Projected job openings through 2028
Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers
Degree Recommendations
Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers
01
Set the forms that hold concrete to the desired pitch and depth, and align them.
02
Check the forms that hold the concrete to see that they are properly constructed.
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
Direct the casting of the concrete and supervise laborers who use shovels or special tools to spread it.
06
Produce rough concrete surface, using broom.
07
Mold expansion joints and edges, using edging tools, jointers, and straightedge.
08
Clean chipped area, using wire brush, and feel and observe surface to determine if it is rough or uneven.
09
Signal truck driver to position truck to facilitate pouring concrete, and move chute to direct concrete on forms.
10
Apply hardening and sealing compounds to cure surface of concrete, and waterproof or restore surface.
Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers
Common knowledge, skills & abilities needed to get a foot in the door.
KNOWLEDGE
Building and Construction
KNOWLEDGE
Administration and Management
KNOWLEDGE
Mathematics
KNOWLEDGE
Design
KNOWLEDGE
Mechanical
SKILL
Monitoring
SKILL
Judgment and Decision Making
SKILL
Active Listening
SKILL
Critical Thinking
SKILL
Coordination
ABILITY
Arm-Hand Steadiness
ABILITY
Manual Dexterity
ABILITY
Trunk Strength
ABILITY
Near Vision
ABILITY
Multilimb Coordination
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