Cement Mason (Laredo, TX)

Granite Construction•Laredo, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

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. 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.

Requirements

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 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.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

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.
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.