Cement Mason Apprentice

Summary

Mortenson is currently seeking a Cement Mason Apprentice that will be responsible for learning while assisting journeymen masons in all facets of the trade to construct or repair walls, partitions, and other structures.

• Spread concrete to specified depth and workable consistency
• Mix cement
• Level, smooth, and shape surfaces of freshly poured concrete
• Finish concrete surfaces using power trowel, or wet and rub concrete with abrasive stone to create finish
• Remove rough or defective spots from concrete surfaces using power grinder or chisel and hammer
• Patch holes with fresh concrete or epoxy compound
• Mold expansion joints and edges
• Clean work area and restock supplies and materials as necessary
• Effectively work and build relationships with those of diverse backgrounds and organizational levels
• All other duties as assigned

• High school diploma or GED
• Previous experience in construction preferred
• Enrolled in Apprentice Aptitude Program
• Strong teamwork orientation, positive attitude, professional customer service skills, and detail orientation
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety regulations, operation and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals; knowledge of equipment and their uses; basic mathematical skills (adding, subtracting, division, and multiplication); active listening skills and effective communication including openness to diverse input and feedback
• Repetitive hand, arm, leg movements
• Lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling: up to 50 lbs.