Cement Mason

Position Summary

Constructs, alters, repairs and installs structures made of block, stone, brick, and concrete utilizing hand tools and power tools of the masonry trade.

Experience Level

Intermediate

Primary Responsibilities and Duties

• Constructs, alters, repairs and installs structures made of block, stone, brick, and concrete utilizing hand tools and power tools of the masonry trade.
• Lays out foundations, shoots elevations with transit or level, constructs and sets forms for foundations, headwalls, and curbs, mixes and pours concrete.
• Selects types of cement, plaster mortar, blocks, stone, or brick to be used. Sets stone, brick and block applying knowledge of stress and strain and ratio of mixes and bonds
• Measures and cuts stone, brick and block according to specifications.
• Reads and interprets specifications, sketches and/or blueprints as they pertain to masonry work.
• Loads and unloads materials; erects and uses scaffolding.

Qualifications

• May require a high school diploma or its equivalent with previous years of experience in the field or in a related area.
• Must possess working knowledge skills and abilities for position.
• Ability to understand, follow and transmit written and oral instructions and communicate effectively with management/supervision.
• Ability to use hand tools, power tools and layout tools safe and efficiently.

Requirements

• Able to meet all physical requirements.
• Must have all required tools
• Expected to climb and work at heights and in confined spaces (may exceed 200 ft)
• Able to work outdoors in all weather conditions
• Able to work overtime, nights, and weekends as required by the workload
• Observe and comply with all safety and project rules. Performs other duties as required.