Concrete Finishing
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CAREER OVERVIEW
Masons 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; use saws to cut expansion joints.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Job skills associated with Cement Masons include: prepare site or surfaces for concrete or masonry work; measure tile or masonry materials; cut or shape stone, tile, brick, or related material; mix and apply mortar, grout, concrete, or related masonry material; apply plaster, stucco or related material; use measuring or leveling devices in construction or extraction work read blueprints and technical drawings; use hand and power tools; repair or replace damaged bricks, tile, or related masonry; follow safety and signaling procedures.
AVERAGE SALARY
- $60,170 (annually)
- $28.93 (hourly)
SALARY RANGES
- $44,149 – $72,510 (annually)
- $21.24 – $34.86 (hourly)
*SOURCE: Occupational Employment Statistics Program, US Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics, for Colorado. Updated from July 2024. https://www.bls.gov/oes/
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- Administrative
- CAD/Drafter
- Carpenter
- Carpet Installer
- Concrete Finishing
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- Drywall Installer
- Electrician
- Elevator Installer & Repair
- Enclosures
- Estimator
- Glazier
- Hazardous Materials Tech
- Heavy Equipment Mechanic
- Heavy Equipment Operator
- HVAC Tech
- Ironworker
- Landscape Architect
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- Pipefitter
- Pipelayer
- Plumber
- Project Engineer
- Project Manager
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