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Stone — Denver, Colorado
About Millstone Weber (100% Employee Owned): We are transportation infrastructure builders solving complex needs for the communities we work in for close to 100 years. We specialize in a broad range of construction markets including Highway/Bridge, Airfield/Federal, Rail/Mass Transit and Alternate Delivery including Design-Build. We focus heavily on self-performance with capabilities including heavy duty concrete paving, bridges, structural concrete, deep foundations, earthwork grading, storm drainage, and highway construction.
We are ready to help solve any challenges. At Millstone Weber, we are: Team First, Problem Solving, Passionate About Results, and we Get Better Every day.
Who We Are
, MW is constantly striving for the best. Job Purpose The Cement Mason will smooth and finish surfaces of poured concrete, such as walks, sidewalks, roads, or curbs using a variety of hand and power tools. The Cement Mason will also align forms for sidewalks, curbs, patch voids, etc.
The Cement Mason may also use saws to cut expansion Joints.
Responsibilities
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. 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. Direct the casting of the concrete and supervise laborers who use shovels or special tools to spread it. Produce rough concrete surface, using broom.
Mold expansion joints and edges, using edging tools, jointers, and straightedge. Clean chipped area, using wire brush, and feel and observe surface to determine if it is rough or uneven. Signal truck driver to position truck to facilitate pouring concrete and move chute to direct concrete on forms.
Apply hardening and sealing compounds to cure surface of concrete, and waterproof or restore surface. Operate power vibrator to compact concrete. Chip, scrape, and grind high spots, ridges, and rough projections to finish concrete, using pneumatic chisels, power grinders, or hand tools.
Cut out damaged areas, drill holes for reinforcing rods, and position reinforcing rods to repair concrete, using power saw and drill. Waterproof or restore concrete surfaces, using appropriate compounds. Wet concrete surface and rub with stone to smooth surface and obtain specified finish.
Wet surface to prepare for bonding, fill holes and cracks with grout or slurry, and smooth, using trowel. Fabricate concrete beams, columns, and panels. 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.
Build wooden molds, and clamp molds around area to be repaired, using hand tools. Cut metal division strips and press them into terrazzo base so that top edges form desired design or pattern. Push roller over surface to embed chips in surface.
Polish surface, using polishing or surfacing machine.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each Key Duty satisfactorily.
Requirements
listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Education and Experience: This position typically is not an entry-level job, as it requires demonstrable previous experience as a Bridge Carpenter.
A high school diploma or general education degree (GED) is preferred. Must be able to understand work directions and communicate effectively with job site supervisors and fellow employees. Other Functions Safety support and planning work with Health and Safety Personnel.
Assist in plan specification writing and interpretation. Must have and maintain a valid driver's license.