Cement Mason (Laredo, TX)

Granite Construction; Laredo (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Granite Construction is hiring a concrete finisher to safely smooth, level, and finish poured surfaces using hand and power tools. You will work with crews to ensure quality finishes and durable surfaces across projects.

The role requires 1–2 years of finishing experience, ability to work at heights, and willingness to work day or night shifts in varying weather conditions. High school diploma or GED preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; experience preferred.
• Ability to operate hand and power tools safely.
• Willingness to work outdoors in varying weather; physical stamina required.

Responsibilities

• Pour, spread, level, and finish concrete to specifications.
• Operate finishing equipment and hand tools.
• Mold expansion joints and edges; patch concrete as needed.
• Construct and assemble concrete forms for various formations.

Skills

Concrete finishing

Tool operation

Safety awareness

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma

GED

Tools

Concrete curb machine

Edging tools

Troweling equipment

Job description

Building a career at Granite may be the most valuable thing you could do... Find your dream job today, and be part of something great. Our most powerful partnership is the one we have with our employees. Our people are our most valued asset and the foundation of Granite’s century-old success. We’re building more than infrastructure; we are building your future.

General Summary

This position is responsible for safely smoothing out, leveling, and finishing surfaces of poured concrete to specified quality and textures with the use of hand and/or power tools.

Essential Job Accountabilities

• Pour, spread, tamp, level shape, smooth and finish concrete to meet horizontal tolerances and finish specs from hard trowel to heavy broom.
• Operate various machinery and equipment including but not limited to cement edging, troweling, and finishing equipment, bull float, broom, and trowel machines.
• Mold expansion joints and edges, using edging tools, jointers, and straightedge.
• Patch horizontal and vertical concrete.
• Construct and assemble concrete forms and wooden frame structures for various concrete formations.
• May assist subgrade work, mixing of concrete or other aggregate mixtures.
• May break up and repair old concrete surfaces.
• Other duties as required.

Education

High School Diploma, GED or equivalent years of experience

Work Experience

1-2 years of concrete finishing experience, preferred. Experience working with concrete curb machine, preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to wear a full body harness and work at heights while tied off.
• Ability to work, day, swing, and night shifts (occasionally extended hours).
• Ability to work in constant exposure to outside elements, in all weather conditions.
• Ability to work in safety sensitive construction setting, including exposure to moving machinery and heavy equipment.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a team in a fast-paced and complex environment.
• Ability to squat, crawl, and work in awkward positions/confined spaces.

Physical Demands

Physical dexterity, stamina, and excellent hand-eye coordination with ability to: grasp, assemble, and lift objects, stand, sit, and walk for extended periods over uneven surfaces, squat, bend, climb ladders onto equipment or other objects, and potentially lie down. Lifting, pushing, pulling of heavy items weighing up to 50 lbs. or more.

Additional Requirements/Skills

• Comply, understand, and support corporate safety initiatives to ensure a safe work environment.
• Ability and willingness to abide by Granite’s Code of Conduct daily.

About Granite Construction Incorporated

Granite Construction Incorporated is a member of the S&P 400 Index and is the parent company of Granite Construction Company, one of the nation's largest heavy civil contractors and construction materials producers. Granite is a Drug-Free Workplace and Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. We consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws. Since 1922, Granite Construction has continued its long-standing commitment to building some of America’s largest infrastructure projects including highways, bridges, dams, rail, and power. Recognized as one of the top 25 largest construction companies in the U.S., Granite specializes in complex infrastructure projects and provides award-winning construction services in mining, earthwork, water/sewer, power, tunneling, rail, highway, and bridge construction. Granite also produces construction materials, gravel, ready-mix, recycled asphalt products, and asphalt concrete, and is a proven leader in alternative procurement project delivery. At Granite, our employees are our most valued asset and we are passionate about retaining, developing, and recruiting the best talent available. Our employees reflect our core values: Safety, Integrity, Excellence, Inclusion, and Sustainability and we are continuously looking for individuals who possess a winning attitude and share our Core Values. In exchange, we help you build a career that no other company can duplicate. You will be part of a learning culture, where teamwork and collaboration are encouraged, excellence is rewarded, and diversity is respected and valued. Add our award-winning safety program, ethics, reputation, and commitment to continuous improvement and you’ll see that we are building more than infrastructure—together, we are building your future.