O*NET-SOC 47-2051.00

Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers

Smooth and finish surfaces of poured concrete, such as floors, walks, sidewalks, roads, or curbs using a variety of hand and power tools. Align forms for sidewalks, curbs, or gutters; patch voids; and use saws to cut expansion joints.

Preparation

ItemValue
Preparation zoneZone 1 – Little or no preparation needed
What O*NET says the zone requiresNo previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is needed
Broad occupation in O*NETTrue (Yes)
Skills listed for this occupation6
Abilities listed for this occupation6
Tasks listed for this occupation5
Interest scores given for this occupation6

Skills

The 6 skills with the highest importance values in this occupation's records.

SkillO*NET elementImportanceDate
Monitoring2.A.2.d3.2508/2018
Coordination2.B.1.b3.1208/2018
Quality Control Analysis2.B.3.m3.1208/2018
Speaking2.A.1.d3.1208/2018
Time Management2.B.5.a3.1208/2018
Active Listening2.A.1.b3.008/2018

The importance value is what each record itself carries on O*NET's importance scale; the date is the date in each record.

Abilities

The 6 abilities with the highest importance values in this occupation's records.

AbilityO*NET elementImportanceDate
Manual Dexterity1.A.2.a.23.8808/2018
Trunk Strength1.A.3.a.43.7508/2018
Multilimb Coordination1.A.2.b.23.6208/2018
Near Vision1.A.4.a.13.6208/2018
Arm-Hand Steadiness1.A.2.a.13.508/2018
Control Precision1.A.2.b.13.508/2018

The importance value is what each record itself carries on O*NET's importance scale; the date is the date in each record.

Tasks

The tasks O*NET records for this occupation, with the type, respondent count and date each record carries.

TaskTypeIncumbents respondingDate
Check the forms that hold the concrete to see that they are properly constructed.Core6208/2018
Set the forms that hold concrete to the desired pitch and depth, and align them.Core6208/2018
Spread, level, and smooth concrete, using rake, shovel, hand or power trowel, hand or power screed, and float.Core6008/2018
Monitor how the wind, heat, or cold affect the curing of the concrete throughout the entire process.Core6308/2018
Mold expansion joints and edges, using edging tools, jointers, and straightedge.Core5908/2018

Work interests

The interest scores O*NET gives this occupation, on the six interest types.

InterestScoreDate
Realistic7.011/2023
Conventional3.2511/2023
Investigative2.2811/2023
Artistic1.6811/2023
Enterprising1.011/2023
Social1.011/2023

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Source: O*NET 29.1 Database (Occupation Data, Job Zones, Skills, Abilities, Task Statements, Interests), U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration. Data fetched 2026-10-31. See about and sources.