JOB SUMMARY

The Mason is responsible for placing, smoothing out, leveling and finishing concrete at job or construction sites.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Job duties include but are not limited to:

• Prepare site or surfaces for concrete or masonry work with hammer and chisel.
• Mix mortar, grout, slurry, concrete, or related masonry material
• Use machines that vibrate concrete to fill air pockets.
• Spread concrete using groovers, hand trowels and other tools.
• Smooth out concrete in segments to ensure the concrete poured is level making sure all lumps and bubbles are smoothed over.
• Rub cement in with sponge-rubber float or burlap.
• Use wood or plastic forms to shape the concrete and hold it until it is set.
• Finish corners by hand.
• Cut pavers.
• Move or fit heavy objects
• Cut or shape stone, tile, brick, or related material
• Make concrete beams, columns, and panels. Arrange concrete forms.
• Wash away excess concrete.
• Apply latex and epoxy to floors.
• Halt concrete pouring if weather looks bad.
• Fill roadways, driveways, sidewalks, bridges, homes, and parking lots.
• Install masonry according to specifications.
• Install prefabricated building components
• Pour sand in as filler.
• Use chemical additives to speed up drying process if necessary.
• Apply cleaning solvents, adhesives, caulking, sealants, coatings, plaster, stucco or related material
• Erect scaffold; Climb ladders, scaffolding, or utility or telephone poles
• Repair or replace damaged bricks, tile, or related masonry
• Build or repair masonry structures, including kilns or furnaces

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS, AND EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Must have completed apprenticeship.
• 5 years’ experience.
• Must be able to provide a clean driving abstract and valid driver’s license.