Cement Mason

Adolfson & Peterson Inc.; Bismarck (ND); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Adolfson & Peterson Inc. is seeking a skilled Cement Mason in Bismarck, North Dakota. The Cement Mason will pour, finish, and repair concrete while maintaining safety standards on construction sites.

The successful candidate will possess a high school diploma, complete an apprenticeship, and have ACI certifications. Responsibilities include working with machinery, leveling concrete, and ensuring quality workmanship. This position requires physical endurance and the ability to lift heavy materials in various climate conditions.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Completion of an apprenticeship program or equivalent training preferred.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds frequently.

Responsibilities

• Pour forms and finish concrete to specified depths.
• Operate equipment such as power screed and concrete saw.
• Ensure adherence to safety processes and procedures.

Skills

Ability to read blueprints

Knowledge of masonry equipment

Physical endurance

Proactive issue resolution

Team contribution

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Completion of apprenticeship or equivalent training

ACI certifications

Job description

Job Description

The Cement Mason is responsible for pouring, finishing, and repairing concrete, ensuring safety and quality on construction sites.

Responsibilities

• Pour forms and finish, level, grind, patch, and repair concrete.
• Operate equipment such as power screed, trowel, and concrete saw.
• Take personal responsibility for working safely within an Incident and Injury Free (IIF) culture.
• Champion IIF efforts for workplace safety and reinforce its tenets.
• Ensure adherence to processes and procedures that support an IIF culture.
• Comply with all company safety requirements and policies.
• Spread and level concrete to specified depths using hand tools and power equipment.
• Prep work utilizing cementitious or finish product to ensure substrate is appropriate for product, setting forms to specific standards (chipping, blasting, bushing, grinding).
• Level, smooth, shape, and finish concrete to different types of finishes as required by specifications.
• Complete tasks for concrete curing operations.
• Remove rough or defective spots from concrete surfaces and patch holes.
• Mold expansion joints and edges.
• Set and remove formwork per allowance.
• Clean and maintain hand tools, power equipment, and work area daily.
• Inspect work‑in‑progress to ensure compliance with specifications, construction schedules, and quality standards.
• Assure that workmanship is of the highest quality.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of an apprenticeship program or equivalent training.
• ACI certifications – obtained within 1 year and maintained.
• Physical ability to climb, kneel, crouch, stand, bend, shovel, push, and rake continuously during the workday.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds frequently and up to 80 pounds occasionally.
• Ability to travel to project sites up to 70+ miles away.
• Willingness to work in various (sometimes extreme) climate conditions.
• Proven ability to accurately read blueprints and plan specifications.
• Demonstrated ability to proactively resolve construction issues.
• Knowledge of masonry equipment and their uses.
• Ability to understand and apply basic mathematical skills.
• Demonstrated integrity and ethical standards.
• Self‑motivated, goal‑setting, and contributing to a positive team environment.

Adolfson & Peterson Construction is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.