Cement Mason Journeyman

Mortenson Construction; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm is seeking a Cement Mason Journeyman responsible for smoothing and finishing concrete surfaces. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma, two years of experience, and strong teamwork and communication skills. Key responsibilities include spreading, leveling, and finishing concrete, while also ensuring safety and quality standards are met. If you're detail-oriented and enjoy a collaborative environment, this position could be for you.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years related experience.
• Must have passed Apprentice Aptitude Test.
• Ability to read and interpret safety regulations and manuals.
• Strong teamwork orientation and professional customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Spread concrete to specified depth and workable consistency.
• Prep work to ensure substrate is appropriate for product.
• Level, smooth, and shape surfaces of freshly poured concrete.
• Finish concrete surfaces using power trowel.
• Remove rough or defective spots from concrete surfaces.
• Clean work area and restock supplies as necessary.

Skills

Teamwork orientation

Positive attitude

Professional customer service skills

Detail orientation

Active listening skills

Effective communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Mortenson is currently seeking a Cement Mason Journeyman that will be responsible for smoothing and finishing surfaces of poured concrete floors, walls, sidewalks, or curbs to specified textures, using appropriate tools (i.e., hand or power tools, floats, trowels, screeds).

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Spread concrete to specified depth and workable consistency
• Prep work utilizing cementitious or finish product to ensure substrate is appropriate for product; set forms to specific standards, such as chipping, bushing, and grinding
• Level, smooth, and shape surfaces of freshly poured concrete
• Finish concrete surfaces using power trowel, or wet and rub concrete with abrasive stone to create finish; place concrete to ensure proper elevation
• Remove rough or defective spots from concrete surfaces using power grinder or chisel and hammer
• Patch holes with fresh concrete or epoxy compound
• Mold expansion joints and edges
• Grind, chip, or blast to prep surface for materials, or as finish
• Clean work area and restock supplies and materials as necessary
• Effectively work and build relationships with those of diverse backgrounds and organizational levels
• All other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or GED
• Minimum two (2) years related experience
• Must have passed Apprentice Aptitude Test
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety regulations, operation and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals; knowledge of equipment and their uses; basic mathematical skills (adding, subtracting, division, & multiplication)
• Strong teamwork orientation, positive attitude, professional customer service skills, detail orientation, active listening skills, and effective communication including openness to diverse input and feedback
• *Lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling: up to 50 lbs.
• Please note: this position description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of the duties and responsibilities of the position. The duties and responsibilities of this position may change without notice.

*Lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling over 50 lbs will be done with assistance of another team member or equipment.