[Core] [63% incumbents] Monitor how the wind, heat, or cold affect the curing of the concrete throughout the entire process.
  DWAs: Monitor construction operations.

[Core] [62% incumbents] Check the forms that hold the concrete to see that they are properly constructed.
  DWAs: Inspect completed work to ensure proper installation.

[Core] [62% incumbents] Set the forms that hold concrete to the desired pitch and depth, and align them.
  DWAs: Position construction forms or molds.

[Core] [62% incumbents] Signal truck driver to position truck to facilitate pouring concrete, and move chute to direct concrete on forms.
  DWAs: Pour materials into or on designated areas. | Signal equipment operators to indicate proper equipment positioning.

[Core] [62% incumbents] Direct the casting of the concrete and supervise laborers who use shovels or special tools to spread it.
  DWAs: Direct construction or extraction personnel.

[Core] [62% incumbents] Waterproof or restore concrete surfaces, using appropriate compounds.
  DWAs: Apply sealants or other protective coatings.

[Core] [61% incumbents] Produce rough concrete surface, using broom.
  DWAs: Finish concrete surfaces.

[Core] [61% incumbents] Wet surface to prepare for bonding, fill holes and cracks with grout or slurry, and smooth, using trowel.
  DWAs: Prepare surfaces for finishing. | Install masonry materials. | Apply material to fill gaps in surfaces.

[Core] [60% incumbents] Spread, level, and smooth concrete, using rake, shovel, hand or power trowel, hand or power screed, and float.
  DWAs: Spread concrete or other aggregate mixtures. | Finish concrete surfaces.

[Core] [60% incumbents] Apply hardening and sealing compounds to cure surface of concrete, and waterproof or restore surface.
  DWAs: Finish concrete surfaces. | Apply sealants or other protective coatings.

[Core] [60% incumbents] Operate power vibrator to compact concrete.
  DWAs: Compact materials to create level bases.

[Core] [60% incumbents] Install anchor bolts, steel plates, door sills and other fixtures in freshly poured concrete or pattern or stamp the surface to provide a decorative finish.
  DWAs: Finish concrete surfaces. | Install metal structural components. | Install building fixtures.

[Core] [60% incumbents] Mix cement, sand, and water to produce concrete, grout, or slurry, using hoe, trowel, tamper, scraper, or concrete-mixing machine.
  DWAs: Mix substances or compounds needed for work activities.

[Core] [60% incumbents] Chip, scrape, and grind high spots, ridges, and rough projections to finish concrete, using pneumatic chisels, power grinders, or hand tools.
  DWAs: Smooth surfaces with abrasive materials or tools.

[Core] [60% incumbents] Cut out damaged areas, drill holes for reinforcing rods, and position reinforcing rods to repair concrete, using power saw and drill.
  DWAs: Drill holes in construction materials. | Position structural components. | Break up rock, asphalt, or concrete.

[Core] [60% incumbents] Wet concrete surface, and rub with stone to smooth surface and obtain specified finish.
  DWAs: Finish concrete surfaces.

[Supplemental] [60% incumbents] Fabricate concrete beams, columns, and panels.
  DWAs: Install masonry materials. | Fabricate parts or components.

[Supplemental] [60% incumbents] Cut metal division strips, and press them into terrazzo base so that top edges form desired design or pattern.
  DWAs: Cut metal components for installation. | Apply decorative masonry finishes.

[Core] [59% incumbents] Mold expansion joints and edges, using edging tools, jointers, and straightedge.
  DWAs: Finish concrete surfaces.

[Core] [59% incumbents] Build wooden molds, and clamp molds around area to be repaired, using hand tools.
  DWAs: Position construction forms or molds. | Build construction forms or molds.

[Supplemental] [59% incumbents] Sprinkle colored marble or stone chips, powdered steel, or coloring powder over surface to produce prescribed finish.
  DWAs: Apply decorative masonry finishes.

[Core] [58% incumbents] Clean chipped area, using wire brush, and feel and observe surface to determine if it is rough or uneven.
  DWAs: Clean surfaces in preparation for work activities.

[Supplemental] [58% incumbents] Push roller over surface to embed chips in surface.
  DWAs: Apply decorative masonry finishes.

[Supplemental] [58% incumbents] Apply muriatic acid to clean surface, and rinse with water.
  DWAs: Clean surfaces in preparation for work activities.

[Supplemental] [58% incumbents] Spread roofing paper on surface of foundation, and spread concrete onto roofing paper with trowel to form terrazzo base.
  DWAs: Spread concrete or other aggregate mixtures. | Install roofing materials.

[Supplemental] [57% incumbents] Polish surface, using polishing or surfacing machine.
  DWAs: Smooth surfaces with abrasive materials or tools.

--- SKILLS ---
  Monitoring (imp:3.25 lvl:2.88) — Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organization
  Speaking (imp:3.12 lvl:2.00) — Talking to others to convey information effectively.
  Active Listening (imp:3.00 lvl:2.25) — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand
  Critical Thinking (imp:3.00 lvl:2.38) — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternativ
  Mathematics (imp:2.62 lvl:2.75) — Using mathematics to solve problems.
  Reading Comprehension (imp:2.38 lvl:1.88) — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
  Learning Strategies (imp:2.38 lvl:2.00) — Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate fo
  Active Learning (imp:2.12 lvl:1.75) — Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future pr
  Writing (imp:2.00 lvl:1.88) — Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audienc
  Science (imp:1.25 lvl:0.25) — Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.

--- KNOWLEDGE ---
  English Language (imp:3.69 lvl:3.13) — Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the mea
  Building and Construction (imp:3.52 lvl:3.52) — Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or r
  Mathematics (imp:3.09 lvl:2.93) — Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their appl
  Public Safety and Security (imp:3.09 lvl:3.09) — Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote
  Mechanical (imp:2.64 lvl:2.64) — Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and main
  Administration and Management (imp:2.60 lvl:1.97) — Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, 
  Transportation (imp:2.48 lvl:1.91) — Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea
  Customer and Personal Service (imp:2.32 lvl:2.19) — Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal servic
  Education and Training (imp:2.31 lvl:2.51) — Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching
  Foreign Language (imp:2.22 lvl:1.62) — Knowledge of the structure and content of a foreign (non-English) language inclu
  Design (imp:2.18 lvl:2.32) — Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of 
  Production and Processing (imp:2.17 lvl:2.20) — Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and ot
  Computers and Electronics (imp:2.08 lvl:1.00) — Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and comput
  Telecommunications (imp:1.94 lvl:1.64) — Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of te
  Chemistry (imp:1.91 lvl:2.01) — Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances a
  Personnel and Human Resources (imp:1.90 lvl:1.12) — Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, tra
  Law and Government (imp:1.82 lvl:1.33) — Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulat
  Physics (imp:1.79 lvl:1.38) — Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships,
  Geography (imp:1.73 lvl:0.97) — Knowledge of principles and methods for describing the features of land, sea, an
  Therapy and Counseling (imp:1.67 lvl:1.42) — Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and r
  Medicine and Dentistry (imp:1.64 lvl:0.76) — Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human i
  Sales and Marketing (imp:1.62 lvl:0.86) — Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products
  Economics and Accounting (imp:1.59 lvl:1.13) — Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial mar
  Psychology (imp:1.59 lvl:1.23) — Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, 
  Communications and Media (imp:1.53 lvl:1.21) — Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and m
  Administrative (imp:1.52 lvl:1.34) — Knowledge of administrative and office procedures and systems such as word proce
  Engineering and Technology (imp:1.48) — Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. Th
  Food Production (imp:1.42) — Knowledge of techniques and equipment for planting, growing, and harvesting food
  Biology (imp:1.41 lvl:1.25) — Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interd
  Sociology and Anthropology (imp:1.41) — Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human 
  History and Archeology (imp:1.41) — Knowledge of historical events and their causes, indicators, and effects on civi
  Philosophy and Theology (imp:1.28) — Knowledge of different philosophical systems and religions. This includes their 
  Fine Arts (imp:1.24) — Knowledge of the theory and techniques required to compose, produce, and perform

--- ABILITIES ---
  Manual Dexterity (imp:3.88 lvl:3.38) — The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your
  Trunk Strength (imp:3.75 lvl:4.25) — The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the 
  Multilimb Coordination (imp:3.62 lvl:3.25) — The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or
  Near Vision (imp:3.62 lvl:3.50) — The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
  Arm-Hand Steadiness (imp:3.50 lvl:3.00) — The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while hold
  Control Precision (imp:3.50 lvl:3.12) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehi
  Extent Flexibility (imp:3.38 lvl:3.50) — The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs.
  Problem Sensitivity (imp:3.25 lvl:2.75) — The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does no
  Deductive Reasoning (imp:3.25 lvl:2.62) — The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that 
  Information Ordering (imp:3.25 lvl:2.88) — The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according
  Visualization (imp:3.25 lvl:3.25) — The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when 
  Dynamic Strength (imp:3.25 lvl:3.00) — The ability to exert muscle force repeatedly or continuously over time. This inv
  Stamina (imp:3.25 lvl:2.88) — The ability to exert yourself physically over long periods of time without getti
  Oral Comprehension (imp:3.12 lvl:3.00) — The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through 
  Oral Expression (imp:3.12 lvl:2.88) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will unde
  Category Flexibility (imp:3.12 lvl:2.50) — The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping
  Selective Attention (imp:3.12 lvl:2.75) — The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distrac
  Finger Dexterity (imp:3.12 lvl:2.88) — The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or bot
  Static Strength (imp:3.12 lvl:4.00) — The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.
  Far Vision (imp:3.12 lvl:3.00) — The ability to see details at a distance.
  Speech Recognition (imp:3.12 lvl:2.62) — The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
  Inductive Reasoning (imp:3.00 lvl:2.38) — The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusion
  Rate Control (imp:3.00 lvl:2.38) — The ability to time your movements or the movement of a piece of equipment in an
  Reaction Time (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to a signal (sou
  Gross Body Coordination (imp:3.00 lvl:2.75) — The ability to coordinate the movement of your arms, legs, and torso together wh
  Depth Perception (imp:3.00 lvl:2.75) — The ability to judge which of several objects is closer or farther away from you
  Speech Clarity (imp:3.00 lvl:2.12) — The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
  Perceptual Speed (imp:2.88 lvl:2.88) — The ability to quickly and accurately compare similarities and differences among
  Speed of Limb Movement (imp:2.88 lvl:2.75) — The ability to quickly move the arms and legs.
  Flexibility of Closure (imp:2.75 lvl:2.75) — The ability to identify or detect a known pattern (a figure, object, word, or so
  Visual Color Discrimination (imp:2.75 lvl:2.25) — The ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of c
  Auditory Attention (imp:2.62 lvl:2.25) — The ability to focus on a single source of sound in the presence of other distra
  Response Orientation (imp:2.50 lvl:2.25) — The ability to choose quickly between two or more movements in response to two o
  Gross Body Equilibrium (imp:2.50 lvl:2.25) — The ability to keep or regain your body balance or stay upright when in an unsta
  Mathematical Reasoning (imp:2.38 lvl:1.88) — The ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a prob
  Spatial Orientation (imp:2.38 lvl:1.88) — The ability to know your location in relation to the environment or to know wher
  Glare Sensitivity (imp:2.38 lvl:2.12) — The ability to see objects in the presence of a glare or bright lighting.
  Number Facility (imp:2.25 lvl:2.00) — The ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly.
  Time Sharing (imp:2.25 lvl:2.38) — The ability to shift back and forth between two or more activities or sources of
  Wrist-Finger Speed (imp:2.25 lvl:2.25) — The ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and 
  Hearing Sensitivity (imp:2.25 lvl:2.00) — The ability to detect or tell the differences between sounds that vary in pitch 
  Written Comprehension (imp:2.12 lvl:2.00) — The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
  Written Expression (imp:2.12 lvl:1.88) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will under
  Fluency of Ideas (imp:2.12 lvl:2.12) — The ability to come up with a number of ideas about a topic (the number of ideas
  Originality (imp:2.12 lvl:2.00) — The ability to come up with unusual or clever ideas about a given topic or situa
  Speed of Closure (imp:2.12 lvl:1.75) — The ability to quickly make sense of, combine, and organize information into mea
  Explosive Strength (imp:2.12 lvl:1.38) — The ability to use short bursts of muscle force to propel oneself (as in jumping
  Memorization (imp:2.00 lvl:1.50) — The ability to remember information such as words, numbers, pictures, and proced
  Dynamic Flexibility (imp:1.88 lvl:1.25) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with yo
  Peripheral Vision (imp:1.88 lvl:1.38) — The ability to see objects or movement of objects to one's side when the eyes ar
  Night Vision (imp:1.75 lvl:1.00) — The ability to see under low-light conditions.
  Sound Localization (imp:1.75 lvl:0.88) — The ability to tell the direction from which a sound originated.

--- WORK ACTIVITIES ---
  Handling and Moving Objects (imp:4.32 lvl:6.01) — Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials,
  Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials (imp:4.30 lvl:4.66) — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors o
  Getting Information (imp:4.22 lvl:3.24) — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sour
  Performing General Physical Activities (imp:4.21 lvl:5.45) — Performing general physical activities includes doing activities that require co
  Scheduling Work and Activities (imp:4.18 lvl:4.51) — Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
  Controlling Machines and Processes (imp:4.17 lvl:5.00) — Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines 
  Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events (imp:4.14 lvl:4.33) — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or 
  Making Decisions and Solving Problems (imp:4.08 lvl:4.54) — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and sol
  Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings (imp:3.90 lvl:4.40) — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment,
  Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others (imp:3.77 lvl:4.36) — Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
  Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work (imp:3.72 lvl:4.76) — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your
  Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates (imp:3.67 lvl:3.37) — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone,
  Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People (imp:3.64 lvl:4.09) — Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
  Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment (imp:3.61 lvl:3.94) — Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, s
  Developing and Building Teams (imp:3.49 lvl:3.90) — Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team membe
  Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge (imp:3.38 lvl:3.83) — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
  Processing Information (imp:3.37 lvl:4.01) — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying
  Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information (imp:3.36 lvl:3.72) — Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resourc
  Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment (imp:3.32 lvl:4.60) — Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, an
  Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates (imp:3.31 lvl:3.94) — Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance 
  Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards (imp:3.26 lvl:3.03) — Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events o
  Coaching and Developing Others (imp:3.09 lvl:3.00) — Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherw
  Thinking Creatively (imp:3.05 lvl:3.71) — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, syste
  Documenting/Recording Information (imp:3.04 lvl:2.78) — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in writte
  Developing Objectives and Strategies (imp:2.98 lvl:3.34) — Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to 
  Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships (imp:2.98 lvl:3.86) — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and m
  Training and Teaching Others (imp:2.96 lvl:2.68) — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or tr
  Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others (imp:2.95 lvl:3.52) — Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, 
  Monitoring and Controlling Resources (imp:2.91 lvl:3.11) — Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.
  Analyzing Data or Information (imp:2.77 lvl:3.14) — Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by break
  Staffing Organizational Units (imp:2.72 lvl:2.68) — Recruiting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and promoting employees in an organ
  Assisting and Caring for Others (imp:2.67 lvl:2.53) — Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other pe
  Selling or Influencing Others (imp:2.66 lvl:2.23) — Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or
  Communicating with People Outside the Organization (imp:2.60 lvl:2.35) — Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organizatio
  Providing Consultation and Advice to Others (imp:2.56 lvl:2.45) — Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical,
  Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others (imp:2.55 lvl:2.14) — Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
  Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment (imp:2.36 lvl:2.66) — Providing documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or specifications to t
  Performing Administrative Activities (imp:2.33 lvl:1.98) — Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files
  Performing for or Working Directly with the Public (imp:2.23 lvl:2.20) — Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving
  Working with Computers (imp:2.01 lvl:1.44) — Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to progra
  Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment (imp:1.93 lvl:1.95) — Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing machines,

--- WORK STYLES ---
  Dependability (imp:2.30) — A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related o
  Attention to Detail (imp:2.02) — A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
  Dependability (imp:2.00) — A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related o
  Cautiousness (imp:1.50) — A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related
  Stress Tolerance (imp:1.35) — A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.
  Perseverance (imp:1.28) — A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in 
  Achievement Orientation (imp:1.14) — A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, 
  Attention to Detail (imp:1.00) — A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
  Integrity (imp:0.96) — A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.
  Self-Control (imp:0.85) — A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in res
  Cooperation (imp:0.73) — A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.
  Self-Confidence (imp:0.69) — A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control 
  Adaptability (imp:0.50) — A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas 
  Leadership Orientation (imp:0.38) — A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work.
  Optimism (imp:0.09) — A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even un
  Initiative (imp:0.07) — A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may
  Sincerity (imp:0.06) — A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, withou
  Innovation () — A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on 
  Achievement Orientation () — A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, 
  Intellectual Curiosity () — A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep 
  Tolerance for Ambiguity () — A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work.
  Initiative () — A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may
  Adaptability () — A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas 
  Self-Confidence () — A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control 
  Perseverance () — A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in 
  Leadership Orientation () — A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work.
  Humility () — A tendency to be modest and humble when interacting with others at work.
  Sincerity () — A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, withou
  Empathy () — A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feel
  Cooperation () — A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.
  Optimism () — A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even un
  Social Orientation () — A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work.
  Cautiousness () — A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related
  Integrity () — A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.
  Stress Tolerance () — A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.
  Self-Control () — A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in res
  Empathy (imp:-0.12) — A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feel
  Intellectual Curiosity (imp:-0.15) — A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep 
  Innovation (imp:-0.20) — A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on 
  Social Orientation (imp:-0.21) — A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work.
  Humility (imp:-0.23) — A tendency to be modest and humble when interacting with others at work.
  Tolerance for Ambiguity (imp:-0.46) — A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work.

--- TRANSFERABLE SKILLS ---
  Coordination (imp:3.12 lvl:3.25) — Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
  Quality Control Analysis (imp:3.12 lvl:2.75) — Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate
  Time Management (imp:3.12 lvl:2.75) — Managing one's own time and the time of others.
  Complex Problem Solving (imp:3.00 lvl:2.62) — Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and ev
  Judgment and Decision Making (imp:3.00 lvl:2.12) — Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the m
  Operation and Control (imp:2.88 lvl:2.75) — Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
  Operations Monitoring (imp:2.75 lvl:2.38) — Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working pr
  Social Perceptiveness (imp:2.50 lvl:1.88) — Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
  Instructing (imp:2.50 lvl:2.00) — Teaching others how to do something.
  Management of Personnel Resources (imp:2.50 lvl:2.12) — Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best 
  Troubleshooting (imp:2.38 lvl:1.75) — Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
  Service Orientation (imp:2.25 lvl:1.62) — Actively looking for ways to help people.
  Persuasion (imp:2.12 lvl:1.62) — Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.
  Equipment Selection (imp:2.12 lvl:1.62) — Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
  Negotiation (imp:2.00 lvl:1.50) — Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.
  Equipment Maintenance (imp:2.00 lvl:1.25) — Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind o
  Systems Analysis (imp:2.00 lvl:1.62) — Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, 
  Systems Evaluation (imp:2.00 lvl:1.62) — Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed 
  Repairing (imp:1.88 lvl:1.12) — Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.
  Management of Material Resources (imp:1.88 lvl:1.12) — Obtaining and seeing to the appropriate use of equipment, facilities, and materi
  Technology Design (imp:1.75 lvl:0.75) — Generating or adapting equipment and technology to serve user needs.
  Management of Financial Resources (imp:1.75 lvl:0.88) — Determining how money will be spent to get the work done, and accounting for the
  Operations Analysis (imp:1.38 lvl:0.38) — Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design.
  Installation (imp:1.38 lvl:0.38) — Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications.
  Programming (imp:1.12 lvl:0.12) — Writing computer programs for various purposes.

--- NATIONAL WAGES ---
  total_employment : 206,170
  annual_median    : $57,020
  annual_pct10     : $39,190
  annual_pct25     : $47,010
  annual_pct75     : $66,870
  annual_pct90     : $85,480
  annual_mean      : $60,050
  hourly_median    : $27.41

--- GEOGRAPHIC DISPERSION ---
  highest_state    : Hawaii ($95,890)
  lowest_state     : Puerto Rico ($29,000)
  dispersion_ratio : 3.307x

--- TOP STATES BY WAGE (53 total) ---
  Construction                             emp:  194,180  median: $  57,220
  Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services emp:    5,250  median: $  50,880
  Manufacturing                            emp:    3,580  median: $  47,910
  Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) emp:    1,710  median: $  71,200
  Educational Services                     emp:      260  median: $  67,240
  Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction emp:      230  median: $  53,940
  Retail Trade                             emp:      200  median: $  48,140
  Wholesale Trade                          emp:      110  median: $  40,570
  Other Services (except Public Administration) emp:      110  median: $  50,150
  Management of Companies and Enterprises  emp:       90  median: $  45,230

--- TOP INDUSTRIES BY EMPLOYMENT (11 total) ---
  Construction                             emp:  194,180  median: $  57,220
  Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services emp:    5,250  median: $  50,880
  Manufacturing                            emp:    3,580  median: $  47,910
  Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) emp:    1,710  median: $  71,200
  Educational Services                     emp:      260  median: $  67,240
  Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction emp:      230  median: $  53,940
  Retail Trade                             emp:      200  median: $  48,140
  Wholesale Trade                          emp:      110  median: $  40,570
  Other Services (except Public Administration) emp:      110  median: $  50,150
  Management of Companies and Enterprises  emp:       90  median: $  45,230

exact_match_status : found
matched_title      : Concrete finisher
match_score        : 0.6415
wikidata_qid       : Q5159067
word_count         : 199
wikipedia_url      : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Concrete_finisher
license            : CC BY-SA 4.0
fetched_at         : 2026-06-02T22:38:57.538572Z

--- WIKIPEDIA FULL TEXT ---
A concrete finisher is a skilled tradesperson who works with concrete by placing, finishing, protecting and repairing concrete in engineering and construction projects. Concrete finishers are often responsible for setting the concrete forms, ensuring they have the correct depth and pitch.
Concrete finishers place the concrete either directly from the concrete wagon chute, concrete pump, concrete skip or wheelbarrow. They spread the concrete using shovels and rakes, sometimes using a straightedge back and forth across the top of the forms to screed or level the freshly placed concrete. After levelling the concrete, they smooth the surface using either a hand trowel, a long handed bull float or by using powered floats. After the concrete has been leveled and floated, concrete finishers press an edger between the forms and the concrete to chamfer the edges so that they are less likely to chip. 
Broom and stamp finishes are a couple of different finished products for outdoor concrete after the trowel-finish is complete. The broom finish is used to prevent slipping on the concrete, and the stamp finish is used for looks.


== See also ==
Concrete
Construction
Operative Plasterers' and Cement Masons' International Association
American Concrete Institute


== References ==

--- SEMANTIC NEIGHBORS (5) ---

  Title: Operative Plasterers' and Cement Masons' International Association (similarity: 0.3529)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Operative_Plasterers'_and_Cement_Masons'_International_Association
  QID: Q7097821
  Extract: The Operative Plasterers' and Cement Masons' International Association of the United States and Canada (OPCMIA) is a trade union of plasterers and cement masons in the construction industry in the United States and Canada. Members of the union finish interior walls and ceilings of buildings and appl

  Title: Concrete block (similarity: 0.3600)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Concrete_block
  QID: Q766952
  Extract: A concrete block, also known as a cinder block in North American English, breeze block in British English, or concrete masonry unit (CMU), or by various other terms, is a standard-size rectangular block used in building construction. The use of blockwork allows structures to be built in the traditio

  Title: Types of concrete (similarity: 0.4528)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Types_of_concrete
  QID: Q3889687
  Extract: Concrete is produced in a variety of compositions, finishes and performance characteristics to meet a wide range of needs.

  Title: Cement (similarity: 0.2857)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cement
  QID: Q45190
  Extract: A cement is a binder used for construction that sets, hardens, and adheres to other materials to bind them together. Cement is seldom used on its own, but rather to bind sand and gravel (aggregate) together. Cement mixed with fine aggregate produces mortar for masonry, or with sand and gravel, produ

  Title: Katherine Anderson (similarity: 0.3333)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Katherine_Anderson
  QID: Q6376289
  Extract: Katherine Elaine Anderson Schaffner was an American singer best known as a member of the Marvelettes.

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model_pass2          : claude-haiku-4-5-20251001
inference_confidence : high
confidence_notes     : Strong data consistency across O*NET tasks, Wikipedia definition, and wage data. Clear job zone classification and detailed work activities provide robust foundation for analysis.
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wikipedia_title      : Concrete finisher
wikipedia_note       : Wikipedia confirms these are skilled tradespeople responsible for placing, finishing, protecting and repairing concrete, including setting forms with correct depth and pitch. The definition aligns closely with O*NET task descriptions and emphasizes the technical skill requirements of the role.

--- PROSE FIELDS ---

ROLE SUMMARY:
Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers are skilled construction tradespeople who smooth, finish, and cure concrete surfaces for floors, sidewalks, roads, and structural elements. They use hand and power tools to achieve proper concrete texture and alignment while monitoring environmental conditions that affect curing. These professionals combine physical strength with technical precision to create durable concrete installations in construction projects.

DAY IN THE LIFE:
A cement mason begins by checking and positioning concrete forms to ensure proper depth and alignment for the pour. They signal truck drivers to position concrete delivery vehicles and direct the placement of concrete using chutes and manual spreading tools. Throughout the process, they monitor environmental conditions like wind, heat, and cold that affect concrete curing, using rakes, shovels, trowels, and floats to spread and level the material. After initial setting, they apply finishing techniques including texturing with brooms, filling cracks and holes with grout, and applying hardening compounds and sealers. The work requires continuous inspection of equipment and materials to ensure quality standards are met.

WHO THRIVES:
Successful cement masons possess exceptional manual dexterity and trunk strength to handle heavy materials and tools for extended periods. They demonstrate strong attention to detail and dependability, as concrete work requires precise timing and cannot be easily corrected once it begins setting. These professionals excel at coordination and quality control analysis, able to make quick decisions about surface conditions and environmental factors. Physical resilience and stress tolerance are essential, as the work is demanding and often performed outdoors in varying weather conditions with tight project deadlines.

CAREER ENTRY:
Most cement masons enter the field with less than a high school diploma (51.7%) or a high school diploma (35.0%), with hands-on training provided through apprenticeships or on-the-job experience. Some pursue post-secondary certificates in construction trades (12.7%) to gain foundational knowledge in building and construction principles. Entry-level workers typically start as helpers or laborers, learning concrete mixing, tool operation, and finishing techniques under experienced masons. Physical fitness and willingness to work in outdoor conditions are primary requirements for entering this trade.

CAREER TRAJECTORY:
Experienced cement masons can advance to supervisory roles directing construction crews and managing concrete projects. Many transition to specialized areas like decorative concrete finishing, precast concrete work, or heavy construction projects requiring advanced techniques. Career progression often leads to construction foreman positions, independent contracting, or specialization in related trades like terrazzo work or masonry. Some experienced professionals move into equipment operation roles or start their own concrete finishing businesses.

MARKET INTELLIGENCE:
Cement masons earn a median annual wage of $57,020 according to BLS OEWS May 2025 data, with the top 10% earning $85,480 or more. Employment of 206,170 workers is concentrated heavily in construction industries (94% of all positions) with strong geographic wage variation from $29,000 in Puerto Rico to $95,890 in Hawaii. Job Zone 2 classification indicates minimal formal preparation requirements, making entry accessible while offering solid middle-class wages. Demand correlates with construction activity and infrastructure development, with particular strength in residential and commercial building markets. Geographic mobility can significantly impact earning potential given the 3.31x wage ratio between highest and lowest paying regions.

AUTOMATION OUTLOOK:
Cement masonry work has moderate automation resistance due to the physical nature of concrete handling and the need for real-time judgment about surface conditions and environmental factors. While some concrete placement can be mechanized, the finishing work requiring manual dexterity and visual inspection of surface quality remains difficult to automate. The combination of handling and moving objects (importance 4.3) with precise control and monitoring of curing conditions suggests sustained demand for human expertise in this trade.

--- REASONED EDGES ---
  [task_similarity] Terrazzo Workers and Finishers (47-2053.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Both roles involve surface finishing techniques using trowels, floats, and specialized compounds with similar manual dexterity requirements.
    data: Manual Dexterity (imp:3.9)
    data: Arm-Hand Steadiness (imp:3.5)
    data: Building and Construction knowledge (imp:3.5)
  [career_pathway] Construction Laborers (47-2061.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Construction laborers often advance to cement mason roles through on-the-job training and apprenticeships in the same job zone.
    data: Job Zone 2
    data: Less than high school education 51.7%
    data: Handling and Moving Objects (imp:4.3)
  [skill_overlap] Brickmasons and Blockmasons (47-2021.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Both trades share masonry knowledge, manual dexterity requirements, and similar work with construction materials and forms.
    data: Building and Construction knowledge (imp:3.5)
    data: Manual Dexterity (imp:3.9)
    data: Realistic RIASEC code R:7.00
  [task_similarity] Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators (47-2071.00) — confidence:medium
    reasoning: Both roles work with concrete and asphalt surfaces, requiring monitoring of material conditions and environmental factors during curing.
    data: Controlling Machines and Processes (imp:4.2)
    data: Monitoring skills (imp:3.2)
    data: Construction industry employment
  [knowledge_overlap] Plasterers and Stucco Masons (47-2161.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Both trades work with cementitious materials requiring similar building construction knowledge and surface finishing techniques.
    data: Building and Construction knowledge (imp:3.5)
    data: Manual Dexterity (imp:3.9)
    data: Quality Control Analysis (imp:3.1)

--- NORMALIZER SIGNALS ---
  match_keywords   : ['cement', 'concrete', 'finisher', 'mason', 'finishing', 'trowel', 'float', 'curing']
  exclude_keywords : ['engineer', 'designer', 'inspector', 'manager', 'architect']
  title_patterns   : ['Cement Mason', 'Concrete Finisher', 'Cement Finisher', 'Concrete Mason', 'Concrete Worker']
  common_variations: ['concrete finisher', 'cement mason', 'concrete construction worker', 'concrete floor installer', 'concrete floater', 'cement gun operator', 'concrete form setter', 'concrete cutter']

total_terms    : 40
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control                    14  0.00463  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:86%  inference:14%
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objects                    13  0.00430  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:92%  inference:8%
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ideas                      11  0.00364  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
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