Cement Mason Journeyman | Mortenson

M. A. Mortenson Company; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction firm is seeking a Cement Mason Journeyman in Lincoln, Nebraska. The role involves smoothing and finishing concrete surfaces, ensuring high-quality workmanship. Responsibilities include spreading, leveling, and shaping concrete, as well as cleaning work areas. Applicants should have a high school diploma, 2 years of related experience, and strong teamwork and communication skills. This position requires physical stamina and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Qualifications

• Minimum two (2) years related experience.
• Must have passed Apprentice Aptitude Test.
• Ability to read and interpret safety regulations and procedure manuals.
• Strong mathematical skills (adding, subtracting, division, & multiplication).
• Repetitive hand, arm, leg movements required.
• Lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling: up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Spread concrete to specified depth and workable consistency.
• Prep work with cementitious products and set forms.
• Level, smooth, and shape surfaces of freshly poured concrete.
• Finish concrete surfaces using power trowel or abrasive stone.
• Patch holes with fresh concrete or epoxy compound.
• 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
• Repetitive hand, arm, leg movements
• Lifting, carrying, pushing, or 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.

Note: The original note regarding lifting over 50 lbs has been retained in content for accuracy, and is now presented as part of the qualifications list above.