Cement Mason Journeyman

Mortenson; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation

Health insurance

Pension

Job training

Job summary

A leading construction company is seeking a Cement Mason Journeyman in Milwaukee, WI. This role involves smoothing and finishing surfaces of poured concrete. The ideal candidate will have at least two years of related experience and possess a high school diploma or GED. The position offers union benefits including vacation and insurance. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years related experience in cement masonry.
• Must have passed Apprentice Aptitude Test.
• Ability to read safety regulations and maintenance instructions.

Responsibilities

• Spread concrete to specified depth and consistency.
• Level, smooth, and shape surfaces of freshly poured concrete.
• Finish concrete surfaces using appropriate tools.

Skills

Teamwork orientation

Customer service skills

Detail orientation

Effective communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Overview

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

Responsibilities

• Spread concrete to specified depth and workable consistency
• Prepare work by 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 a power trowel, or by wet rubbing with an abrasive stone to create the desired finish; place concrete to ensure proper elevation
• Remove rough or defective spots from concrete surfaces using a 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 a finish
• Clean work area and restock supplies and materials as necessary
• Effectively work with and build relationships with individuals 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, and 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
• Repetitive hand, arm, leg movements
• Lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling: up to 50 lbs (over 50 lbs with assistance from another team member or equipment)

Please note: This position description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of duties and responsibilities. The duties and responsibilities may change without notice.

Benefits and other notes: The Union provides additional benefits to team members in this position through a collective bargaining agreement, including vacation, health, insurance, pension, and job training. Visa sponsorship is not offered for this position. Our postings are typically open a minimum of 5 days and an average of 44 days.

About Mortenson As a top builder, developer, and EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction), our expertise spans markets like sports, renewable energy, data centers, healthcare, and more. We are builders at heart, working to ensure the built environment has a lasting positive impact.

Equal Employment Opportunity Mortenson is committed to providing equal opportunities of employment (EOE) to all individuals, regardless of race, religion, gender, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, marital status or any other legally protected category.

Other Items to Note Mortenson reserves the right to hire any individual without legal or financial obligation on unwanted solicitations. No agency emails, calls, or solicitations are accepted without a valid agreement. Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B, O-1, TN, CPT, OPT). We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.