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- Work Activities
- Abilities
- Interests
- Knowledge
- Wages
- Skills
- Work Values
- Work Styles
- Related Degrees
- Work Context
- Task Ratings
- Education
Job Description: 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.
Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers spend a lot of their time Performing General Physical Activities. They are naturally good at Trunk Strength, Static Strength, Extent Flexibility, and Near Vision. Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers are typically characterized as being Realistic and Enterprising. They are usually very knowledgable about Building and Construction, Mechanical, and Administration and Management and are skilled at Coordination and Mathematics.
Work Activities
Performing General Physical Activities
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
Handling and Moving Objects
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
Controlling Machines and Processes
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
Thinking Creatively
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People
Scheduling Work and Activities
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
Processing Information
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
Training and Teaching Others
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
Getting Information
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
Coaching and Developing Others
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
Developing and Building Teams
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment
Developing Objectives and Strategies
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
Analyzing Data or Information
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
Performing Administrative Activities
Assisting and Caring for Others
Documenting/Recording Information
Staffing Organizational Units
Selling or Influencing Others
Interacting With Computers
Abilities
Trunk Strength
Static Strength
Extent Flexibility
Near Vision
Oral Comprehension
Manual Dexterity
Control Precision
Visualization
Multilimb Coordination
Far Vision
Arm-Hand Steadiness
Flexibility of Closure
Stamina
Reaction Time
Depth Perception
Dynamic Strength
Information Ordering
Oral Expression
Selective Attention
Speed of Limb Movement
Gross Body Coordination
Problem Sensitivity
Finger Dexterity
Perceptual Speed
Inductive Reasoning
Speech Recognition
Time Sharing
Deductive Reasoning
Speech Clarity
Rate Control
Glare Sensitivity
Category Flexibility
Fluency of Ideas
Auditory Attention
Visual Color Discrimination
Wrist-Finger Speed
Response Orientation
Written Comprehension
Hearing Sensitivity
Number Facility
Mathematical Reasoning
Originality
Gross Body Equilibrium
Speed of Closure
Spatial Orientation
Written Expression
Peripheral Vision
Memorization
Night Vision
Sound Localization
Dynamic Flexibility
Explosive Strength
Interests
Realistic
Enterprising
Conventional
Investigative
Artistic
Social
Knowledge
Building and Construction
Mechanical
Administration and Management
Mathematics
Engineering and Technology
Design
Public Safety and Security
Customer and Personal Service
Production and Processing
Chemistry
English Language
Education and Training
Physics
Transportation
Psychology
Law and Government
Sales and Marketing
Clerical
Personnel and Human Resources
Computers and Electronics
Therapy and Counseling
Economics and Accounting
Foreign Language
Sociology and Anthropology
Communications and Media
Medicine and Dentistry
Geography
Telecommunications
Wages
Hawaii
$61,440
New York
$60,260
Alaska
$60,190
Illinois
$53,180
California
$48,050
Connecticut
$46,550
Washington
$45,460
Wisconsin
$45,400
Massachusetts
$44,860
Nevada
$44,780
New Jersey
$42,650
Rhode Island
$42,560
Minnesota
$42,310
New Hampshire
$41,380
Delaware
$41,310
Missouri
$40,440
Virgin Islands
$40,200
Ohio
$40,180
Oregon
$39,800
Maryland
$39,090
Indiana
$37,610
Pennsylvania
$37,540
Michigan
$37,290
District of Columbia
$36,940
Montana
$36,530
Utah
$35,960
Wyoming
$35,250
Colorado
$35,230
Arizona
$34,970
Vermont
$34,360
Virginia
$34,100
Tennessee
$33,390
Idaho
$33,170
Kansas
$33,060
Maine
$33,010
North Dakota
$32,840
Iowa
$32,430
Louisiana
$32,300
Kentucky
$31,780
Georgia
$31,270
Arkansas
$30,930
West Virginia
$30,820
Nebraska
$30,420
Florida
$30,280
North Carolina
$30,240
New Mexico
$30,090
South Carolina
$29,470
Alabama
$29,350
Oklahoma
$28,710
South Dakota
$28,610
Mississippi
$27,910
Texas
$27,690
Guam
$25,320
Puerto Rico
$17,650
Skills
Coordination
Mathematics
Monitoring
Time Management
Operation and Control
Complex Problem Solving
Quality Control Analysis
Critical Thinking
Speaking
Management of Personnel Resources
Instructing
Active Listening
Judgment and Decision Making
Operation Monitoring
Learning Strategies
Reading Comprehension
Active Learning
Systems Evaluation
Service Orientation
Persuasion
Social Perceptiveness
Systems Analysis
Writing
Negotiation
Troubleshooting
Equipment Selection
Management of Material Resources
Operations Analysis
Installation
Management of Financial Resources
Repairing
Technology Design
Equipment Maintenance
Work Values
Relationships
Support
Independence
Working Conditions
Recognition
Achievement
Work Styles
Dependability
Attention to Detail
Leadership
Cooperation
Self Control
Integrity
Achievement/Effort
Initiative
Adaptability/Flexibility
Stress Tolerance
Concern for Others
Persistence
Independence
Social Orientation
Innovation
Analytical Thinking
Related University Degree Programs
Work Context
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Spend Time Walking and Running
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
Exposed to Contaminants
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Work With Work Group or Team
Level of Competition
Telephone
Time Pressure
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Face-to-Face Discussions
Freedom to Make Decisions
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Spend Time Standing
Contact With Others
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
Coordinate or Lead Others
Physical Proximity
Structured versus Unstructured Work
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Deal With External Customers
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Consequence of Error
Frequency of Decision Making
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Duration of Typical Work Week
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Letters and Memos
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Outdoors, Under Cover
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Exposed to Radiation
Exposed to High Places
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Degree of Automation
Work Schedules
Electronic Mail
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Spend Time Sitting
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Public Speaking
Exposed to Disease or Infections
-40 hours-
Duration of Typical Work Week
-A lot of freedom-
Freedom to Make Decisions
Structured versus Unstructured Work
-About half the time-
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Sitting
-Completely automated-
Degree of Automation
-Constant contact with others-
Contact With Others
-Contact with others about half the time-
Contact With Others
-Contact with others most of the time-
Contact With Others
-Continually or almost continually-
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Spend Time Sitting
-Every day-
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Face-to-Face Discussions
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Time Pressure
Frequency of Decision Making
Telephone
Exposed to Contaminants
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Exposed to Radiation
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Electronic Mail
Letters and Memos
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Outdoors, Under Cover
Public Speaking
Exposed to High Places
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
-Extremely competitive-
Level of Competition
-Extremely important-
Work With Work Group or Team
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Coordinate or Lead Others
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Deal With External Customers
-Extremely serious-
Consequence of Error
-Fairly important-
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Deal With External Customers
Coordinate or Lead Others
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Work With Work Group or Team
-Fairly serious-
Consequence of Error
-High responsibility-
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
-Highly automated-
Degree of Automation
-Highly competitive-
Level of Competition
-I don't work near other people (beyond 100 ft.)-
Physical Proximity
-I work with others but not closely (e.g., private office)-
Physical Proximity
-Important-
Deal With External Customers
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Coordinate or Lead Others
Work With Work Group or Team
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
-Important results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Irregular (changes with weather conditions, production demands, or contract duration)-
Work Schedules
-Less than 40 hours-
Duration of Typical Work Week
-Less than half the time-
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Standing
-Limited freedom-
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Freedom to Make Decisions
-Limited responsibility-
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
-Minor results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Moderate responsibility-
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
-Moderate results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Moderately automated-
Degree of Automation
-Moderately close (at arm's length)-
Physical Proximity
-Moderately competitive-
Level of Competition
-More than 40 hours-
Duration of Typical Work Week
-More than half the time-
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Spend Time Sitting
-Never-
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Public Speaking
Electronic Mail
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Exposed to Radiation
Spend Time Sitting
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Letters and Memos
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Frequency of Decision Making
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Outdoors, Under Cover
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Spend Time Standing
Exposed to High Places
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Telephone
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Face-to-Face Discussions
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Time Pressure
Spend Time Walking and Running
Exposed to Contaminants
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
-No contact with others-
Contact With Others
-No freedom-
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Freedom to Make Decisions
-No responsibility-
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
-No results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Not at all automated-
Degree of Automation
-Not at all competitive-
Level of Competition
-Not important at all-
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Deal With External Customers
Coordinate or Lead Others
Work With Work Group or Team
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
-Not serious at all-
Consequence of Error
-Occasional contact with others-
Contact With Others
-Once a month or more but not every week-
Outdoors, Under Cover
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Time Pressure
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Exposed to High Places
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Frequency of Decision Making
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Letters and Memos
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Face-to-Face Discussions
Telephone
Exposed to Contaminants
Electronic Mail
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Public Speaking
Exposed to Radiation
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
-Once a week or more but not every day-
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Exposed to Contaminants
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Telephone
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Letters and Memos
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Face-to-Face Discussions
Time Pressure
Electronic Mail
Exposed to High Places
Outdoors, Under Cover
Frequency of Decision Making
Public Speaking
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Exposed to Radiation
-Once a year or more but not every month-
Exposed to High Places
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Face-to-Face Discussions
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Public Speaking
Exposed to Contaminants
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Time Pressure
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Exposed to Radiation
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Letters and Memos
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Outdoors, Under Cover
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Frequency of Decision Making
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Electronic Mail
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Telephone
-Regular (established routine, set schedule)-
Work Schedules
-Seasonal (only during certain times of the year)-
Work Schedules
-Serious-
Consequence of Error
-Slightly automated-
Degree of Automation
-Slightly close (e.g., shared office)-
Physical Proximity
-Slightly competitive-
Level of Competition
-Some freedom-
Freedom to Make Decisions
Structured versus Unstructured Work
-Very close (near touching)-
Physical Proximity
-Very high responsibility-
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
-Very important-
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Work With Work Group or Team
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Coordinate or Lead Others
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Deal With External Customers
-Very important results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Very little freedom-
Freedom to Make Decisions
Structured versus Unstructured Work
-Very serious-
Consequence of Error
Task Ratings
- Importance Core-
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.
Monitor how the wind, heat, or cold affect the curing of the concrete throughout the entire process.
Direct the casting of the concrete and supervise laborers who use shovels or special tools to spread it.
Produce rough concrete surface, using broom.
Mold expansion joints and edges, using edging tools, jointers, and straightedge.
Clean chipped area, using wire brush, and feel and observe surface to determine if it is rough or uneven.
Signal truck driver to position truck to facilitate pouring concrete, and move chute to direct concrete on forms.
Apply hardening and sealing compounds to cure surface of concrete, and waterproof or restore surface.
Operate power vibrator to compact concrete.
Chip, scrape, and grind high spots, ridges, and rough projections to finish concrete, using pneumatic chisels, power grinders, or hand tools.
Cut out damaged areas, drill holes for reinforcing rods, and position reinforcing rods to repair concrete, using power saw and drill.
Waterproof or restore concrete surfaces, using appropriate compounds.
Wet concrete surface, and rub with stone to smooth surface and obtain specified finish.
Wet surface to prepare for bonding, fill holes and cracks with grout or slurry, and smooth, using trowel.
Fabricate concrete beams, columns, and panels.
Install anchor bolts, steel plates, door sills and other fixtures in freshly poured concrete or pattern or stamp the surface to provide a decorative finish.
Build wooden molds, and clamp molds around area to be repaired, using hand tools.
- Importance Supplemental-
Cut metal division strips, and press them into terrazzo base so that top edges form desired design or pattern.
Push roller over surface to embed chips in surface.
Polish surface, using polishing or surfacing machine.
Apply muriatic acid to clean surface, and rinse with water.
Sprinkle colored marble or stone chips, powdered steel, or coloring powder over surface to produce prescribed finish.
Mix cement, sand, and water to produce concrete, grout, or slurry, using hoe, trowel, tamper, scraper, or concrete-mixing machine.
Spread roofing paper on surface of foundation, and spread concrete onto roofing paper with trowel to form terrazzo base.
- Relevance of Task Core-
Check the forms that hold the concrete to see that they are properly constructed.
Mold expansion joints and edges, using edging tools, jointers, and straightedge.
Set the forms that hold concrete to the desired pitch and depth, and align them.
Spread, level, and smooth concrete, using rake, shovel, hand or power trowel, hand or power screed, and float.
Produce rough concrete surface, using broom.
Operate power vibrator to compact concrete.
Signal truck driver to position truck to facilitate pouring concrete, and move chute to direct concrete on forms.
Apply hardening and sealing compounds to cure surface of concrete, and waterproof or restore surface.
Direct the casting of the concrete and supervise laborers who use shovels or special tools to spread it.
Monitor how the wind, heat, or cold affect the curing of the concrete throughout the entire process.
Chip, scrape, and grind high spots, ridges, and rough projections to finish concrete, using pneumatic chisels, power grinders, or hand tools.
Cut out damaged areas, drill holes for reinforcing rods, and position reinforcing rods to repair concrete, using power saw and drill.
Clean chipped area, using wire brush, and feel and observe surface to determine if it is rough or uneven.
Install anchor bolts, steel plates, door sills and other fixtures in freshly poured concrete or pattern or stamp the surface to provide a decorative finish.
Wet concrete surface, and rub with stone to smooth surface and obtain specified finish.
Build wooden molds, and clamp molds around area to be repaired, using hand tools.
Wet surface to prepare for bonding, fill holes and cracks with grout or slurry, and smooth, using trowel.
Waterproof or restore concrete surfaces, using appropriate compounds.
Fabricate concrete beams, columns, and panels.
- Relevance of Task Supplemental-
Sprinkle colored marble or stone chips, powdered steel, or coloring powder over surface to produce prescribed finish.
Mix cement, sand, and water to produce concrete, grout, or slurry, using hoe, trowel, tamper, scraper, or concrete-mixing machine.
Apply muriatic acid to clean surface, and rinse with water.
Push roller over surface to embed chips in surface.
Polish surface, using polishing or surfacing machine.
Cut metal division strips, and press them into terrazzo base so that top edges form desired design or pattern.
Spread roofing paper on surface of foundation, and spread concrete onto roofing paper with trowel to form terrazzo base.
-Daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Monitor how the wind, heat, or cold affect the curing of the concrete throughout the entire process.
Spread, level, and smooth concrete, using rake, shovel, hand or power trowel, hand or power screed, and float.
Mold expansion joints and edges, using edging tools, jointers, and straightedge.
Check the forms that hold the concrete to see that they are properly constructed.
Apply hardening and sealing compounds to cure surface of concrete, and waterproof or restore surface.
Set the forms that hold concrete to the desired pitch and depth, and align them.
Direct the casting of the concrete and supervise laborers who use shovels or special tools to spread it.
Produce rough concrete surface, using broom.
Signal truck driver to position truck to facilitate pouring concrete, and move chute to direct concrete on forms.
Wet surface to prepare for bonding, fill holes and cracks with grout or slurry, and smooth, using trowel.
Clean chipped area, using wire brush, and feel and observe surface to determine if it is rough or uneven.
Wet concrete surface, and rub with stone to smooth surface and obtain specified finish.
Cut out damaged areas, drill holes for reinforcing rods, and position reinforcing rods to repair concrete, using power saw and drill.
Chip, scrape, and grind high spots, ridges, and rough projections to finish concrete, using pneumatic chisels, power grinders, or hand tools.
Operate power vibrator to compact concrete.
Build wooden molds, and clamp molds around area to be repaired, using hand tools.
Fabricate concrete beams, columns, and panels.
Install anchor bolts, steel plates, door sills and other fixtures in freshly poured concrete or pattern or stamp the surface to provide a decorative finish.
-Daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Polish surface, using polishing or surfacing machine.
Mix cement, sand, and water to produce concrete, grout, or slurry, using hoe, trowel, tamper, scraper, or concrete-mixing machine.
Sprinkle colored marble or stone chips, powdered steel, or coloring powder over surface to produce prescribed finish.
Spread roofing paper on surface of foundation, and spread concrete onto roofing paper with trowel to form terrazzo base.
Apply muriatic acid to clean surface, and rinse with water.
-Hourly or more Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Spread, level, and smooth concrete, using rake, shovel, hand or power trowel, hand or power screed, and float.
Direct the casting of the concrete and supervise laborers who use shovels or special tools to spread it.
Set the forms that hold concrete to the desired pitch and depth, and align them.
Mold expansion joints and edges, using edging tools, jointers, and straightedge.
Check the forms that hold the concrete to see that they are properly constructed.
Monitor how the wind, heat, or cold affect the curing of the concrete throughout the entire process.
Wet surface to prepare for bonding, fill holes and cracks with grout or slurry, and smooth, using trowel.
Signal truck driver to position truck to facilitate pouring concrete, and move chute to direct concrete on forms.
Produce rough concrete surface, using broom.
Waterproof or restore concrete surfaces, using appropriate compounds.
Clean chipped area, using wire brush, and feel and observe surface to determine if it is rough or uneven.
Chip, scrape, and grind high spots, ridges, and rough projections to finish concrete, using pneumatic chisels, power grinders, or hand tools.
Build wooden molds, and clamp molds around area to be repaired, using hand tools.
Wet concrete surface, and rub with stone to smooth surface and obtain specified finish.
Cut out damaged areas, drill holes for reinforcing rods, and position reinforcing rods to repair concrete, using power saw and drill.
Apply hardening and sealing compounds to cure surface of concrete, and waterproof or restore surface.
Operate power vibrator to compact concrete.
Fabricate concrete beams, columns, and panels.
Install anchor bolts, steel plates, door sills and other fixtures in freshly poured concrete or pattern or stamp the surface to provide a decorative finish.
-Hourly or more Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Polish surface, using polishing or surfacing machine.
Mix cement, sand, and water to produce concrete, grout, or slurry, using hoe, trowel, tamper, scraper, or concrete-mixing machine.
Spread roofing paper on surface of foundation, and spread concrete onto roofing paper with trowel to form terrazzo base.
Cut metal division strips, and press them into terrazzo base so that top edges form desired design or pattern.
Push roller over surface to embed chips in surface.
Apply muriatic acid to clean surface, and rinse with water.
Sprinkle colored marble or stone chips, powdered steel, or coloring powder over surface to produce prescribed finish.
-More than monthly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Cut out damaged areas, drill holes for reinforcing rods, and position reinforcing rods to repair concrete, using power saw and drill.
Clean chipped area, using wire brush, and feel and observe surface to determine if it is rough or uneven.
Chip, scrape, and grind high spots, ridges, and rough projections to finish concrete, using pneumatic chisels, power grinders, or hand tools.
Install anchor bolts, steel plates, door sills and other fixtures in freshly poured concrete or pattern or stamp the surface to provide a decorative finish.
Operate power vibrator to compact concrete.
Waterproof or restore concrete surfaces, using appropriate compounds.
Fabricate concrete beams, columns, and panels.
Build wooden molds, and clamp molds around area to be repaired, using hand tools.
Wet surface to prepare for bonding, fill holes and cracks with grout or slurry, and smooth, using trowel.
Signal truck driver to position truck to facilitate pouring concrete, and move chute to direct concrete on forms.
Wet concrete surface, and rub with stone to smooth surface and obtain specified finish.
Monitor how the wind, heat, or cold affect the curing of the concrete throughout the entire process.
Apply hardening and sealing compounds to cure surface of concrete, and waterproof or restore surface.
Set the forms that hold concrete to the desired pitch and depth, and align them.
Produce rough concrete surface, using broom.
Check the forms that hold the concrete to see that they are properly constructed.
Direct the casting of the concrete and supervise laborers who use shovels or special tools to spread it.
Spread, level, and smooth concrete, using rake, shovel, hand or power trowel, hand or power screed, and float.
Mold expansion joints and edges, using edging tools, jointers, and straightedge.
-More than monthly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Mix cement, sand, and water to produce concrete, grout, or slurry, using hoe, trowel, tamper, scraper, or concrete-mixing machine.
Apply muriatic acid to clean surface, and rinse with water.
Push roller over surface to embed chips in surface.
Cut metal division strips, and press them into terrazzo base so that top edges form desired design or pattern.
Sprinkle colored marble or stone chips, powdered steel, or coloring powder over surface to produce prescribed finish.
Spread roofing paper on surface of foundation, and spread concrete onto roofing paper with trowel to form terrazzo base.
-More than weekly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Fabricate concrete beams, columns, and panels.
Build wooden molds, and clamp molds around area to be repaired, using hand tools.
Produce rough concrete surface, using broom.
Operate power vibrator to compact concrete.
Install anchor bolts, steel plates, door sills and other fixtures in freshly poured concrete or pattern or stamp the surface to provide a decorative finish.
Apply hardening and sealing compounds to cure surface of concrete, and waterproof or restore surface.
Set the forms that hold concrete to the desired pitch and depth, and align them.
Signal truck driver to position truck to facilitate pouring concrete, and move chute to direct concrete on forms.
Cut out damaged areas, drill holes for reinforcing rods, and position reinforcing rods to repair concrete, using power saw and drill.
Mold expansion joints and edges, using edging tools, jointers, and straightedge.
Spread, level, and smooth concrete, using rake, shovel, hand or power trowel, hand or power screed, and float.
Wet concrete surface, and rub with stone to smooth surface and obtain specified finish.
Wet surface to prepare for bonding, fill holes and cracks with grout or slurry, and smooth, using trowel.
Check the forms that hold the concrete to see that they are properly constructed.
Direct the casting of the concrete and supervise laborers who use shovels or special tools to spread it.
Monitor how the wind, heat, or cold affect the curing of the concrete throughout the entire process.
Clean chipped area, using wire brush, and feel and observe surface to determine if it is rough or uneven.
Chip, scrape, and grind high spots, ridges, and rough projections to finish concrete, using pneumatic chisels, power grinders, or hand tools.
Waterproof or restore concrete surfaces, using appropriate compounds.
-More than weekly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Mix cement, sand, and water to produce concrete, grout, or slurry, using hoe, trowel, tamper, scraper, or concrete-mixing machine.
Polish surface, using polishing or surfacing machine.
Spread roofing paper on surface of foundation, and spread concrete onto roofing paper with trowel to form terrazzo base.
Apply muriatic acid to clean surface, and rinse with water.
Sprinkle colored marble or stone chips, powdered steel, or coloring powder over surface to produce prescribed finish.
Cut metal division strips, and press them into terrazzo base so that top edges form desired design or pattern.
Push roller over surface to embed chips in surface.
-More than yearly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Wet concrete surface, and rub with stone to smooth surface and obtain specified finish.
Install anchor bolts, steel plates, door sills and other fixtures in freshly poured concrete or pattern or stamp the surface to provide a decorative finish.
Chip, scrape, and grind high spots, ridges, and rough projections to finish concrete, using pneumatic chisels, power grinders, or hand tools.
Fabricate concrete beams, columns, and panels.
Operate power vibrator to compact concrete.
Waterproof or restore concrete surfaces, using appropriate compounds.
Wet surface to prepare for bonding, fill holes and cracks with grout or slurry, and smooth, using trowel.
Clean chipped area, using wire brush, and feel and observe surface to determine if it is rough or uneven.
Check the forms that hold the concrete to see that they are properly constructed.
Cut out damaged areas, drill holes for reinforcing rods, and position reinforcing rods to repair concrete, using power saw and drill.
Apply hardening and sealing compounds to cure surface of concrete, and waterproof or restore surface.
Build wooden molds, and clamp molds around area to be repaired, using hand tools.
Signal truck driver to position truck to facilitate pouring concrete, and move chute to direct concrete on forms.
Mold expansion joints and edges, using edging tools, jointers, and straightedge.
Produce rough concrete surface, using broom.
Monitor how the wind, heat, or cold affect the curing of the concrete throughout the entire process.
Direct the casting of the concrete and supervise laborers who use shovels or special tools to spread it.
Set the forms that hold concrete to the desired pitch and depth, and align them.
Spread, level, and smooth concrete, using rake, shovel, hand or power trowel, hand or power screed, and float.
-More than yearly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Apply muriatic acid to clean surface, and rinse with water.
Sprinkle colored marble or stone chips, powdered steel, or coloring powder over surface to produce prescribed finish.
Mix cement, sand, and water to produce concrete, grout, or slurry, using hoe, trowel, tamper, scraper, or concrete-mixing machine.
Push roller over surface to embed chips in surface.
Spread roofing paper on surface of foundation, and spread concrete onto roofing paper with trowel to form terrazzo base.
Polish surface, using polishing or surfacing machine.
-Several times daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Direct the casting of the concrete and supervise laborers who use shovels or special tools to spread it.
Mold expansion joints and edges, using edging tools, jointers, and straightedge.
Spread, level, and smooth concrete, using rake, shovel, hand or power trowel, hand or power screed, and float.
Signal truck driver to position truck to facilitate pouring concrete, and move chute to direct concrete on forms.
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.
Produce rough concrete surface, using broom.
Build wooden molds, and clamp molds around area to be repaired, using hand tools.
Apply hardening and sealing compounds to cure surface of concrete, and waterproof or restore surface.
Install anchor bolts, steel plates, door sills and other fixtures in freshly poured concrete or pattern or stamp the surface to provide a decorative finish.
Operate power vibrator to compact concrete.
Wet concrete surface, and rub with stone to smooth surface and obtain specified finish.
Monitor how the wind, heat, or cold affect the curing of the concrete throughout the entire process.
Chip, scrape, and grind high spots, ridges, and rough projections to finish concrete, using pneumatic chisels, power grinders, or hand tools.
Clean chipped area, using wire brush, and feel and observe surface to determine if it is rough or uneven.
Cut out damaged areas, drill holes for reinforcing rods, and position reinforcing rods to repair concrete, using power saw and drill.
Fabricate concrete beams, columns, and panels.
Waterproof or restore concrete surfaces, using appropriate compounds.
Wet surface to prepare for bonding, fill holes and cracks with grout or slurry, and smooth, using trowel.
-Several times daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Sprinkle colored marble or stone chips, powdered steel, or coloring powder over surface to produce prescribed finish.
Cut metal division strips, and press them into terrazzo base so that top edges form desired design or pattern.
Apply muriatic acid to clean surface, and rinse with water.
Mix cement, sand, and water to produce concrete, grout, or slurry, using hoe, trowel, tamper, scraper, or concrete-mixing machine.
Polish surface, using polishing or surfacing machine.
Push roller over surface to embed chips in surface.
-Yearly or less Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Waterproof or restore concrete surfaces, using appropriate compounds.
Install anchor bolts, steel plates, door sills and other fixtures in freshly poured concrete or pattern or stamp the surface to provide a decorative finish.
Fabricate concrete beams, columns, and panels.
Build wooden molds, and clamp molds around area to be repaired, using hand tools.
Wet concrete surface, and rub with stone to smooth surface and obtain specified finish.
Wet surface to prepare for bonding, fill holes and cracks with grout or slurry, and smooth, using trowel.
Monitor how the wind, heat, or cold affect the curing of the concrete throughout the entire process.
Chip, scrape, and grind high spots, ridges, and rough projections to finish concrete, using pneumatic chisels, power grinders, or hand tools.
Clean chipped area, using wire brush, and feel and observe surface to determine if it is rough or uneven.
Produce rough concrete surface, using broom.
Cut out damaged areas, drill holes for reinforcing rods, and position reinforcing rods to repair concrete, using power saw and drill.
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.
Operate power vibrator to compact concrete.
Direct the casting of the concrete and supervise laborers who use shovels or special tools to spread it.
Apply hardening and sealing compounds to cure surface of concrete, and waterproof or restore surface.
Mold expansion joints and edges, using edging tools, jointers, and straightedge.
Signal truck driver to position truck to facilitate pouring concrete, and move chute to direct concrete on forms.
Spread, level, and smooth concrete, using rake, shovel, hand or power trowel, hand or power screed, and float.
-Yearly or less Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Sprinkle colored marble or stone chips, powdered steel, or coloring powder over surface to produce prescribed finish.
Apply muriatic acid to clean surface, and rinse with water.
Push roller over surface to embed chips in surface.
Polish surface, using polishing or surfacing machine.
Mix cement, sand, and water to produce concrete, grout, or slurry, using hoe, trowel, tamper, scraper, or concrete-mixing machine.
Education Training Experience
-On-Site or In-Plant Training-
None
Up to and including 1 month
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
Over 4 years, up to and including 10 years
-On-the-Job Training-
None or short demonstration
Anything beyond short demonstration, up to and including 1 month
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
Over 4 years, up to and including 10 years
Over 10 years
-Related Work Experience-
None
Up to and including 1 month
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
Over 4 years, up to and including 6 years
Over 6 years, up to and including 8 years
Over 10 years
-Required Level of Education-
Less than a High School Diploma
High School Diploma (or GED or High School Equivalence Certificate)
Post-Secondary Certificate - awarded for training completed after high school (for example, in Personnel Services, Engineering-related Technologies, Vocational Home Economics, Construction Trades, Mechanics and Repairers, Precision Production Trades)