Cement Mason Journeyman | Mortenson

M. A. Mortenson Company; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team at a leading construction firm where you will play a vital role in shaping concrete surfaces to perfection. This position involves spreading, leveling, and finishing concrete while ensuring the highest standards of quality and safety. You will work collaboratively with a diverse group of professionals, honing your skills in a supportive environment. If you have a keen eye for detail, a positive attitude, and a commitment to excellent customer service, this is the perfect opportunity to advance your career in a thriving industry. Be part of a company that values teamwork and personal growth.

Qualifications

• Ability to read safety regulations and procedure manuals.
• Strong teamwork orientation and positive customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Spread concrete to specified depth and ensure workable consistency.
• Finish concrete surfaces using power tools and ensure proper elevation.

Skills

Teamwork Orientation

Customer Service Skills

Detail Orientation

Mathematical Skills

Active Listening

Effective Communication

Tools

Power Trowel

Power Grinder

Chisel

Hammer

Job description

Cedar Rapids, IA, United States | Minneapolis Office

Responsibilities

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

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

1. Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety regulations, operation and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
2. Strong teamwork orientation
3. Positive attitude and professional customer service skills
4. Detail orientation
5. Knowledge of equipment and their uses
6. Understand and apply basic mathematical skills (adding, subtracting, division, & multiplication)
7. Active listening skills and effective communication including an openness to diverse input and feedback