What it pays
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Half of all Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers in the U.S. earn more than $57,020 a year — the middle 80% land between $39,190 and $85,480. About 206,170 people in the U.S. do this work. Figures are for the U.S. occupation group “Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers”. (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics survey, published 2025.) In India, Craft and related trades workers earn about ₹16,825 a month on average — around ₹2.0 lakh a year (government PLFS survey via ILOSTAT, occupation-family figure).
$57,020typical pay / year
206,170people in this work
$85,480+top 10% earn
₹2.0 lakha year in India (family avg)
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Screed concrete
+Screed the slab on Bay 3 after the pour: check screed level against the control line, adjust mix for slump…
Screed concrete
+Screed the slab on Bay 3 after the pour: check screed level against the control line, adjust mix for slump 75mm, compact to specified density, record temperatures and safety checks, and sign off on the placement sheet before end of shift.
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Mold expansion joints and edges
+Form the expansion joints and edges on Section D: set joint spacers to 3m centres, hand-trowel edges to…
Mold expansion joints and edges
+Form the expansion joints and edges on Section D: set joint spacers to 3m centres, hand-trowel edges to specified radius, install joint filler to depth, note any deviations on the QA checklist, and photograph for the job file.
The tools that do the workLogicSphere Firstmixjob descriptionsO*NETWikipedia
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Apply sealants or waterproofing
+Apply the waterproof sealant to the test slab A7: ensure surface is clean and dry, mask adjacent areas, apply…
Apply sealants or waterproofing
+Apply the waterproof sealant to the test slab A7: ensure surface is clean and dry, mask adjacent areas, apply two coats with the specified coverage rate, measure cure times, and log product batch and inspection notes.
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Cut concrete
+Cut control joints in the north slab at 24 hours: verify slab strength, mark cut lines per drawing, use the…
Cut concrete
+Cut control joints in the north slab at 24 hours: verify slab strength, mark cut lines per drawing, use the wet saw with dust suppression, set depth to one-quarter slab thickness, collect and record photos and cut times in the job log.
The tools that do the workNational Concrete & Masonry EstimatorESCOO*NET
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Level concrete
+Level the freshly placed slab along the southeast form line using the laser level and straightedge, check…
Level concrete
+Level the freshly placed slab along the southeast form line using the laser level and straightedge, check slump and screed heights every 300mm, correct low spots with additional mix, and record test locations and readings before finishing.
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The daily work19
Monitor the effects of weather on curing
+Monitor the slab curing through the next three days, log air and surface temperature and humidity hourly,…
Monitor the effects of weather on curing
+Monitor the slab curing through the next three days, log air and surface temperature and humidity hourly, note rain or wind events, flag any freeze or dew risk to the foreman and recommend curing blanket or accelerator by 10:00 each morning.
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Signal truck drivers and move chute
+Stand at the east delivery gate, signal the concrete mixer drivers into position, guide each truck to the…
Signal truck drivers and move chute
+Stand at the east delivery gate, signal the concrete mixer drivers into position, guide each truck to the pour point, instruct the driver to straighten and lock the chute, and shift the chute as needed to keep the pour continuous and the forms level.
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Grind and polish surfaces
+Prepare for finishing by grinding and polishing the test slab surface until the specified profile is…
Grind and polish surfaces
+Prepare for finishing by grinding and polishing the test slab surface until the specified profile is achieved, check flatness with straightedge and feel, clean slurry, and record grit progression and final surface texture in the slab report.
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Operate power vibrator to compact concrete.
+Operate the power vibrator across the pour, maintain vibrator amplitude and immersion time to consolidate…
Operate power vibrator to compact concrete.
+Operate the power vibrator across the pour, maintain vibrator amplitude and immersion time to consolidate without segregation, monitor form vibration response, and log locations and duration of vibration for quality control.
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Clean chipped area, using wire brush, and feel and observe surface to determine if it is rough or uneven.
+Clean the chipped area with a wire brush, remove loose particles, run fingers and the straightedge over the…
Clean chipped area, using wire brush, and feel and observe surface to determine if it is rough or uneven.
+Clean the chipped area with a wire brush, remove loose particles, run fingers and the straightedge over the patch to judge roughness and level, then report whether grinding or patching is required and estimate material needed.
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Cut metal division strips, and press them into terrazzo base so that top edges form desired design or pattern.
+Measure and cut the metal division strips to the layout lines, press each strip into the terrazzo base so top…
Cut metal division strips, and press them into terrazzo base so that top edges form desired design or pattern.
+Measure and cut the metal division strips to the layout lines, press each strip into the terrazzo base so top edges follow the pattern, check alignment and secure ends, then note strip lengths and any waste for the materials log.
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Push roller over surface to embed chips in surface.
+Roll the hand roller over the aggregate-strewn test panel repeatedly until chips are uniformly embedded and…
Push roller over surface to embed chips in surface.
+Roll the hand roller over the aggregate-strewn test panel repeatedly until chips are uniformly embedded and flush with the cement paste, check for popouts, and note compaction passes and any surface bleeding on the batch log.
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Apply muriatic acid to clean surface, and rinse with water.
+Put on acid-resistant gloves, goggles and respirator, apply a light coat of muriatic acid to the stained test…
Apply muriatic acid to clean surface, and rinse with water.
+Put on acid-resistant gloves, goggles and respirator, apply a light coat of muriatic acid to the stained test slab, scrub gently with a nylon brush, rinse thoroughly with potable water until neutral, and record the condition and rinse volume on the test sheet.
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Spread roofing paper on surface of foundation, and spread concrete onto roofing paper with trowel to form terrazzo base.
+Roll out roofing felt over the foundation area, tape laps and seal edges, then screed the prepared terrazzo…
Spread roofing paper on surface of foundation, and spread concrete onto roofing paper with trowel to form terrazzo base.
+Roll out roofing felt over the foundation area, tape laps and seal edges, then screed the prepared terrazzo mix onto the paper, float and trowel to a uniform base thickness and note thickness and cure start time in the location log.
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Read blueprints or drawings to calculate materials
+Study the foundation blueprints, take off slab dimensions and rebar schedules, calculate required cement,…
Read blueprints or drawings to calculate materials
+Study the foundation blueprints, take off slab dimensions and rebar schedules, calculate required cement, sand, and aggregate quantities for each pour, and prepare a materials list with waste allowance for procurement by Friday.
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Lay out patterns, forms, or foundations
+Mark control lines and batter boards per the site plan, snap chalk lines for footings, set and brace forms to…
Lay out patterns, forms, or foundations
+Mark control lines and batter boards per the site plan, snap chalk lines for footings, set and brace forms to those lines, confirm corners and diagonals, then record offsets and form elevations on the layout sheet for the foreman.
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Align structures using levels and plumbs
+Set the slab screed elevation with the survey level and plumb checks, adjust form heights until level and…
Align structures using levels and plumbs
+Set the slab screed elevation with the survey level and plumb checks, adjust form heights until level and plumb agree, recheck across three control points, then log final elevations and any shimming used on the control sheet.
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Lay out and install rain screen water systems
+Lay out, level, and fasten the rain screen water-resistive channels and flashing around the west stairwell,…
Lay out and install rain screen water systems
+Lay out, level, and fasten the rain screen water-resistive channels and flashing around the west stairwell, confirm 10mm gap and continuous drainage path, install sealant and backer rod, then record as-built measurements and photos for QA before noon today.
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Install reinforcing rebar or mesh wire
+Measure and mark the slab grid, cut and bend the reinforcing bars to the specified lengths, place chairs for…
Install reinforcing rebar or mesh wire
+Measure and mark the slab grid, cut and bend the reinforcing bars to the specified lengths, place chairs for 50mm cover, tie intersections per structural notes on grid B2, inspect lap splices, and log RFIs if spacing conflicts are found.
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Create broom finishes to prevent slipping
+Finish the curing slab with a broom texture across the public walkway between bays 3 and 4, timing passes to…
Create broom finishes to prevent slipping
+Finish the curing slab with a broom texture across the public walkway between bays 3 and 4, timing passes to start at plastic set, keep broom strokes perpendicular to traffic flow, photograph finished surface, and note ambient temp and cure start time.
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Apply stamp finishes for aesthetic purposes
+Set and press the pattern mats over the new patio slab after bleed water dissipates, align joints to the…
Apply stamp finishes for aesthetic purposes
+Set and press the pattern mats over the new patio slab after bleed water dissipates, align joints to the brick bond, apply release agent, stamp in sequence to avoid cold joints, then record pattern layout and client signoff photos.
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Put up any removable forms
+Assemble and secure removable timber forms for the column footings on grid line C, check batter boards and…
Put up any removable forms
+Assemble and secure removable timber forms for the column footings on grid line C, check batter boards and levels, ensure ties are accessible for removal, schedule form stripping at 48 hours or when compressive tests allow, then log dimensions.
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Chamfer concrete
+Rout chamfers on exposed slab edges to 12mm by 12mm with a bullnose tool after initial set, verify…
Chamfer concrete
+Rout chamfers on exposed slab edges to 12mm by 12mm with a bullnose tool after initial set, verify straightness with a profile gauge, remove debris, note any honeycombing for repair, and photograph edges for the quality log.
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Contractors forms
+complete the contractors forms for batch 47 concrete pours, record mix IDs, sample numbers, test dates,…
Contractors forms
+complete the contractors forms for batch 47 concrete pours, record mix IDs, sample numbers, test dates, acceptance values and the lab technician initials, then file the forms with project 12B quality records.
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