Nature of work Concrete finishers place and finish the concrete. They may also color concrete surfaces, expose aggregate in walls and sidewalks, or fabricate concrete beams, columns, and panels. First the finisher set forms to hold the concrete in place, and then they spread the concrete in the forms. After the concrete is on the ground they use special tools to level or screed the concrete. When the concrete is screeded they take an edging …showed first 75 words of 411 total…

…showed last 75 words of 411 total…masons and concrete finishers often work overtime with premium pay because once the concrete is set down it needs to be finished. Related Occupations Cement masons, concrete finishers, segmental pavers, and terrazzo workers combine skill with knowledge of building materials to construct buildings, highways, and other structures. Some related occupations include brick masons, block masons and stonemasons. Carpet, floor, and tile installers and finishers, drywall installers, ceiling tile installers and tapers, plasterers and stucco masons.