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Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers

SOC 47-2051.00

Smooth and finish surfaces of poured concrete, such as floors, walks, sidewalks, roads, or curbs using a variety of hand and power tools. Align forms for sidewalks, curbs, or gutters; patch voids; and use saws to cut expansion joints.

Green Occupation Zone 1 Construction and Extraction

Skills

Knowledge

Job Zone

Yes

Green

Top Skills 8

Monitoring

3.2

Speaking

3.1

Coordination

3.1

Quality Control Analysis

3.1

Time Management

3.1

Active Listening

3.0

Critical Thinking

3.0

Complex Problem Solving

3.0

Knowledge Areas 8

English Language

3.7

Building and Construction

3.5

Mathematics

3.1

Public Safety and Security

3.1

Mechanical

2.6

Administration and Management

2.6

Transportation

2.5

Customer and Personal Service

2.3

Key Tasks

1Check the forms that hold the concrete to see that they are properly constructed.

2Set the forms that hold concrete to the desired pitch and depth, and align them.

3Spread, level, and smooth concrete, using rake, shovel, hand or power trowel, hand or power screed, and float.

4Monitor how the wind, heat, or cold affect the curing of the concrete throughout the entire process.

5Mold expansion joints and edges, using edging tools, jointers, and straightedge.

Also Known As

Cement Finisher Cement Gun Operator Cement Mason Cement Mason Apprentice Cement Patcher Cementer Column Precaster Concrete Cutting Operator Concrete Fence Builder Concrete Finisher