Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers

SOC Code: 47-2051

Cement Masons and Concrete Finisherss check the forms that hold the concrete to see that they are properly constructed. This career typically requires moderate-term on-the-job training (months to 1 year). With an AI-proof score of 83.9/100, this role has high resilience to automation. Key skills include Monitoring, Coordination, Time Management.

AI-Proof Score: 83.9Very High
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Median Salary

$54,660

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Job Growth

1.8%

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Training Time

Moderate-term on-the-job training (months to 1 year)

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Job Zone

Zone 2 / 5

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Training Cost

~$5,000

Key Skills

  • Monitoring
  • Coordination
  • Time Management
  • Quality Control Analysis
  • Speaking
  • Critical Thinking
  • Active Listening
  • Complex Problem Solving
  • Judgment and Decision Making

Common Tasks

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

Why AI-Proof?

  • Requires hands-on physical presence and dexterity
  • Demands human empathy, judgment, and trust
  • Operates in unpredictable, variable environments
  • Social and regulatory barriers to full automation
Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers — AI-Proof Careers