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Resume skills guide · SOC 47-2051

Skills for Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers

The skills, knowledge, and tools that matter most for cement masons and concrete finishers, ranked by O*NET importance — so you know what to lead with on your resume.

What to lead with

Refit analysis ·O*NET rates Monitoring, Speaking, Active Listening as the highest-importance skills here — so a resume aimed at this role should lead with evidence of those, not a generic skills list.

Top skills (ranked by importance)

O*NET importance score in parentheses (1–5).

  • 1.Monitoring3.25
  • 2.Speaking3.12
  • 3.Active Listening3
  • 4.Critical Thinking3
  • 5.Mathematics2.62
  • 6.Reading Comprehension2.38
  • 7.Learning Strategies2.38
  • 8.Active Learning2.12
  • 9.Writing2
  • 10.Science1.25

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Knowledge areas

  • English Language
  • Building and Construction
  • Mathematics
  • Public Safety and Security
  • Mechanical
  • Administration and Management
  • Transportation
  • Customer and Personal Service

Core work activities

  • Handling and Moving Objects
  • Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials
  • Getting Information
  • Performing General Physical Activities
  • Scheduling Work and Activities
  • Controlling Machines and Processes
  • Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
  • Making Decisions and Solving Problems
  • Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
  • Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others

In-demand tools & technology

  • ACT Contractors Forms
  • ADAPT-Modeler
  • Hard Dollar HD Project Estimating
  • HIPERPAV
  • LogicSphere Firstmix
  • Maxwell Systems Quest Estimator
  • National Concrete & Masonry Estimator
  • Shilstone seeMIX
  • Sirus GT Construction Accounting
  • Tradesman's Software Master Estimator