Skilled Mason

Description

This position is responsible for constructing concrete frames and smoothing and finishing the surfaces of poured concrete floors using a variety of hand and power tools.

Job Description

• Constructs forms and bracings according to elevation points and design configuration.
• Install steel or wire reinforcing and expansion joints.
• Weld steel floor frames, cap beams, etc.
• Supervise concrete placement and pouring.
• Level concrete to specified depth and consistency using hand tools.
• Smooth and finish surfaces of poured concrete floors to specified textures and finishes using hand or power tools, including floats, trowels, and screeds.
• May mix cement using a hoe or concrete-mixing machine.
• May break up and repair old concrete surfaces, using pneumatic tools.
• Drill holes in masonry slabs or walls.
• Maintain a clean and safe work site.
• Frequently lift, move, and carry materials weighing 50 - 100 lbs.
• Subjected to eyes, skin, and respiratory tract irritation from sawdust, dust, and fumes.
• Stand, stoop, bend, kneel, crawl, climb, and work in tiring and uncomfortable positions for extended periods of time.
• Occasionally confined workspaces (small areas or shared with other trades).
• Duties are normally accomplished in a climate-controlled area, but are occasionally required to work outside in heat or cold.  
• Subject to cuts, scrapes, splinters, and burns due to the tools and materials used. 
• Occasionally required to wear protective equipment or clothing that may be heavy or uncomfortable.
• Frequently exposed to noise.

Qualifications

Job Qualifications

• Must be able to read a tape measure accurately.
• Excellent Verbal and written communication skills.
• Substantial knowledge of the methods, materials, tools, and techniques used in the cement construction trade.
• Ability to read and understand construction plans, sketches, visual instructions, elevations, and field layouts.