Cement Mason

**CEMENT MASON**

**JOB DESCRIPTION**

Fort Myer Construction Corporation (FMCC) is a premier contractor in the DMV that is currently experiencing tremendous growth. If you desire to be part of a company with an opportunity to grow in your career and be rewarded for your contributions - then FMCC is the place for you. We are a union base company with a collective bargaining agreement. The union offers medical, dental, vision and pension. At the end of the day, we strive to make a difference in people’s lives by helping build “the American Dream “in the DMV. We are a multi-million-dollar company with over 700 employees and are one of the most “called by name” Heavy Highway Construction companies in the region. If you do not mind hard work and want to make a difference in your community then please consider joining the FMCC family.

**Summary**:
The Cement Mason is responsible for preparing the job site to receive the concrete by arranging concrete forms, spreading the concrete, leveling it, smoothing it out and washing away any leftover materials.

**Duties and Responsibilities**:

- Mix, compact, spread, finish and cure the concrete for buildings, roads, tunnels, bridges,
- Knowledge of how the wind, heat, and/or cold affect the set and finishability of the concrete throughout the entire process,
- Set the forms that hold concrete to the desired pitch and depth, and align them,
- Check the forms that hold the concrete to see that they are properly constructed,
- Cut out damaged areas, drill holes for reinforcing rods, and position reinforcing rods to repair concrete, using power saw and drill,
- Have experience and ability to mix gravel, water, sand and cement for making concrete,
- Use a concrete pump for moving the mixture into position,
- Physically move the mixture and materials,
- Create various textures on the surface by using hand held tools for shaping and creating designs,
- Direct the casting of concrete mixture and supervise over laborers using shovels or other special tools to spread it,
- Knowledge of how to use level, transit and laser,
- Must wear proper attire at all times including: safety vests, safety glasses when appropriate, long pants, hard sole/close-toed shoes, and reflect a clean and presentable image,
- May be required to work extended hours including evenings, nights, and weekends,
- Additional duties as assigned.

**Job Requirements**:

- Must be at least 18 years old.
- Must have a minimum of 3 years previous work experience as a cement mason**,**:

- Ability to work independently and as part of a team,
- Knowledge of concrete characteristics,
- Must be able to determine the kind of tools and equipment need to do a job,
- High school diploma or GED desired,
- Must have a positive attitude and work ethic,
- Must have the ability to focus on safety of self and co-workers at all times,
- COVID-19, vaccination is highly recommended,
- Must be able to successfully pass a background and drug screening.

**Working Conditions**:

- This job may require you to work extended hours including evenings, nights, and weekends.
- This job requires the ability to lift, pull, and push a minimum of 50 lbs., bend, stoop, kneel, reach, squat, and twist. In addition, you must have the ability to be on your feet regularly and use hands, arms, and legs repeatedly on the job. This includes frequently walking on sloped ground and slippery and uneven surfaces.
- This job requires the ability to stand for extended periods of time.
- This job requires the ability to see, whether naturally or with vision correction tools (glasses, contacts).
- This job requires the ability to perform essential job tasks in less than favorable job conditions. These may include, but are not limited to: Performing strenuous work in varying temperatures, humidity, wind, or other extreme inclement weather conditions for extended periods of time.
- Work may be performed in an environment with exposure to extremely hot materials, fuel, fumes, vapors, dust, grease and oils, as well as loud and/or constant noise and exposure to moving equipment.

**Disclaimer**:
The information provided in this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by incumbents within this job. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications and working conditions required of employees assigned to this job. Management has discretion to add or modify job duties of the job and to designate other functions as essential at any time.

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