Cement Mason Apprentice- R2703

CEMENT MASON APPRENTICE

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 possess a robust benefits package, paying 100% for medical, dental and vision insurance and free parking.  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:

A Cement Mason Apprentice assists skilled cement masons with preparing, placing, finishing, and curing concrete for structures such as sidewalks, roads, floors, and walls. This entry-level position focuses on learning the trade through hands-on experience while following safety standards and instructions from supervisors.

Duties and Responsibilities:

- Assist journeyman cement masons with mixing, pouring, and spreading concrete,

- Prepare job sites by setting up forms, reinforcing materials, and tools,

- Help level and smooth concrete using hand and power tools,

- Learn techniques for finishing surfaces including troweling, edging, and jointing,

- Clean and maintain tools, equipment, and work areas,

- Load and unload construction materials,

- Follow workplace safety rules and wear required protective equipment,

- Support crew members with general labor tasks as needed,

- Learn blueprint reading and basic layout techniques over time,

- Must wear proper attire PPE 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 the ability to work independently and as a part of a team,

- Less than one (1) year of construction experience,

- High school diploma or equivalency desired,

- Must have a valid and clean driving record,

- Must have a positive attitude and work ethic,

- Must be comfortable climbing up ladders and working at elevated and/or subterranean levels,

- Must have strong verbal communication skills,

- Must be able to successfully pass a background and drug screening.

Working Conditions:

- Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds continuously throughout the workday,

- Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, reach, squat, and twist, throughout the workday,

- This includes frequently walking on sloped ground and slippery and uneven surfaces,

- This position requires the ability to stand for extended periods of time and the constant use of hands and arms,

- This job requires the ability to see, whether naturally or with vision correction tools (e.g., glasses, contact lenses),

- Performing strenuous work for extended periods in varying temperatures, humidity, wind, and other inclement weather conditions,

- Work may be performed in environments with exposure to extremely hot materials, fuel, fumes, vapors, dust, grease and oils, as well as loud and/or constant noise and moving equipment.

*Note: This position is considered Safety-Sensitive, and therefore subject to various schedule and unscheduled screenings for controlled substances

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and fully subscribe to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity. Applicants and/or employees are considered for hire, promotion, training opportunities, and work assignments, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity or sexual orientation) marital status, national origin, age (40 or older) veteran status, disability, or genetic information or any other basis protected by federal or local laws.

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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