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CONCRETE COMPANY OWNER: It's Very Physical Work, Sooner Or later It Takes Its Toll On Your Body

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CB, is the Owner of a concrete company. He shares what a typical day looks like for him, his career path and he provides advice for those considering getting into this sector of the construction business. He has been in this line of work for at least two decades and says the physical nature of the job will eventually take its toll on your body, so he decided to go back to school to become a criminal defense attorney.

Degree: Criminal Justice

Job Title: Concrete Company Owner

Employer: Self-Employed

Job Summary: Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers

Job Description

Cement masons pour, smooth, and finish concrete floors, sidewalks, roads, and curbs. They may color concrete surfaces, expose aggregate (small stones) in walls and sidewalks, or make concrete beams, columns, and panels. Using a cement mixture. Concrete work is fast paced and strenuous and often involves kneeling, bending, and reaching.

On-the-Job Training

Moderate-term on-the-job training

Quick Facts

Average salary

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$30,000 - $80,000

Projected Job Growth

15 to 34 percent

Typical schedule

Full-time, Seasonal

Typical workplace

Indoor, Physically demanding, Outdoor

Personal Qualities

Strength/stamina, Detail oriented, Hand-eye coordination, Likes working with hands, Problem solving skills

Educational Path

Education Requirement

High school degree
Apprenticeship

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High school degree
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Construction Trades

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