Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers
Skills:
- Monitoring
- Coordination
- Quality Control Analysis
- Speaking
- Time Management
Tasks:
- 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.
- Monitor how the wind, heat, or cold affect the curing of the concrete throughout the entire process.
- Mold expansion joints and edges, using edging tools, jointers, and straightedge
Tools used:
- Batching plants or feeders
- Concrete spreaders
- Floats
- Power saws
- Trowels
Knowledge:
- Building and Construction
- Mathematics
- Public Safety and Security
Abilities:
- Manual Dexterity
- Trunk Strength
- Multilimb Coordination
- Near Vision
- Arm-Hand Steadiness