Cement Masons & Concrete Finishers
Also called: Concrete Finisher, Cement Finisher, Cement Mason, Finisher
What they do:
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.
On the job, you would:
- Set the forms that hold concrete to the desired pitch and depth, and align them.
- Check the forms that hold the concrete to see that they are properly constructed.
- Spread, level, and smooth concrete, using rake, shovel, hand or power trowel, hand or power screed, and float.
Engineering and Technology
Business
Math and Science
Arts and Humanities
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Basic Skills
Problem Solving
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Hand and Finger Use
Endurance
Controlled Movement
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People interested in this work like activities that include
practical, hands-on problems and solutions. They do well at jobs that need:
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You might use software like this on the job: Project management software
Analytical or scientific software
Accounting software
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New job opportunities are very likely in the future.
$35,600
per year, on average
This work is part of the green economy. |
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