Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers Go Back to List 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.

Technology used in this occupation:
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Tasks
	Check the forms that hold the concrete to see that they are properly constructed.
	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.
	Mold expansion joints and edges, using edging tools, jointers, and straightedge.
	Monitor how the wind, heat, or cold affect the curing of the concrete throughout the entire process.
	Signal truck driver to position truck to facilitate pouring concrete, and move chute to direct concrete on forms.
	Produce rough concrete surface, using broom.
	Operate power vibrator to compact concrete.
	Direct the casting of the concrete and supervise laborers who use shovels or special tools to spread it.
	Mix cement, sand, and water to produce concrete, grout, or slurry, using hoe, trowel, tamper, scraper, or concrete-mixing machine.

Skills
	Monitoring - Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
	Coordination - Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
	Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
	Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
	Judgment and Decision Making - Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
	Quality Control Analysis - Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.
	Time Management - Managing one's own time and the time of others.
	Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively.
	Complex Problem Solving - Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
	Operation and Control - Controlling operations of equipment or systems.

Knowledge
	Building and Construction - Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of houses, buildings, or other structures such as highways and roads.
	Administration and Management - Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
	Mathematics - Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
	Design - Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
	Mechanical - Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
	Customer and Personal Service - Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
	English Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
	Public Safety and Security - Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.
	Production and Processing - Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
	Engineering and Technology - Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.

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Wage Information
	Region Average Entry Level  Mid-Range  Annual  Hourly  Statewide $63,923.00 $30.74  $23.18  $24.74 - $32.82  Bridgeport/Stamford $64,873.00 $31.19  $23.12  $25.68 - $34.84  Danbury $67,301.00 $32.36  $23.85  $24.74 - $39.59  Hartford $63,251.00 $30.42  $23.34  $24.63 - $32.82  New Haven $63,251.00 $30.41  $23.15  $24.90 - $31.74  New London/Norwich $56,639.00 $27.23  $19.11  $18.91 - $30.40  Waterbury $59,945.00 $28.82  $22.92  $24.11 - $28.27

Occupation Outlook ( 2016 - 2026 ) Average Annual Job Openings:   93   Employment in this occupation is expected to grow about as fast as average, but the number of annual openings will offer good or favorable job opportunities.

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