Cement Masons

Job Description

Application review will take into account without limitation the following criteria: union membership and qualifications, and experience specific to the job description/duties as well as prior experience with Hoffman Structures.

WORK DESCRIPTION

Finisher; smooth and finish surfaces of poured concrete floors, walls, sidewalks, or curbs to specified textures, using hand tools or power tools, including floats, trowels, screeds, power tools.

• Spreads concrete using rake or shovel.

• Screeds concrete to specified depth and workable consistency, using 2 x 4 screed and floats.

• Smooth, and shape surfaces of freshly poured concrete, using straightedge and float or power screed.

• Finishes concrete surfaces, using power trowel.

• Removes rough or defective spots from concrete surfaces, using power grinder or chisel and hammer, and patches holes with fresh concrete.

• Molds expansion joints and edges, using edging tools, jointers, and straightedge.

• May produce rough concrete surface, using broom. May specialize in finishing steps and stairways.

• May break up and repair old concrete surfaces, using pneumatic tools, and be designated Cement Mason, maintenance (any industry).

• Belong to local union hall.

ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS:

• Work is mainly outside thus exposed to various weather conditions.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

PHYSICAL:

• Able to pass Pre-Employment & Regular Drug Tests.

• Must be able to wear fall protection equipment and physically able to climb ladders and cranes.

• Standing/Walking - Frequently (33% to 66% a day).

• Sit - Seldom (less than 33% a day).

• Bend (neck and back) - Frequently (33% to 66% a day).

• Use of hands for repetitive grasping - Constantly (66% to 100% a day).

• Use of hands for pushing & pulling - Constantly (66% to 100% a day).

• Use of hands for fine manipulation - Occasionally (less than 33% a day).

• Squatting & Kneeling - Frequently (33% to 66% a day).

• Climb (stairs & ladders) - Occasionally (less than 33% a day).

• Reaching Overhead - Occasionally (less than 33% a day).

• Lift Overhead - Occasionally (less than 33% a day).

• Crawling - Seldom (less than 33% a day).

• Knee Stand - Frequently (33% to 66% a day).

• Lift/Carry - at least 40 pounds - Occasionally (less than 33% a day).

• Pushing & Pulling - Frequently (33% to 66% a day).

MENTAL:

• Constant mental alertness, accuracy, and attention to detail required.

• Must be able to work independently and as a team.

• Must be able to make decisions, and follow through on all assignments.

• Must use creativity, independent judgment, and organizational and problem solving skills to determine best method to accomplish desired results.

• Must be able to plan and organize work.

• Must be able to read blue prints, manuals, and communicate with coworkers.

• Must not be afraid of heights.

• Work in a safe manner in compliance with Hoffman's Safety Policy.

• Good attendance.

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