Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers

Task by task

Each task this job involves, as listed by O*NET, rated on whether a large language model like GPT-4 could cut the time it takes by at least half at the same quality. Tasks marked Seen in real AI use appeared in conversations with Claude in April–May 2026 (Anthropic Economic Index).

• AI can speed this up on its own: 0 (0%)
• AI can speed this up with extra software: 0 (0%)
• Little or no AI speed-up: 26 (100%)

• Check the forms that hold the concrete to see that they are properly constructed.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
• Set the forms that hold concrete to the desired pitch and depth, and align them.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
• Spread, level, and smooth concrete, using rake, shovel, hand or power trowel, hand or power screed, and float.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
• Monitor how the wind, heat, or cold affect the curing of the concrete throughout the entire process.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
• Mold expansion joints and edges, using edging tools, jointers, and straightedge.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
• Signal truck driver to position truck to facilitate pouring concrete, and move chute to direct concrete on forms.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
• Direct the casting of the concrete and supervise laborers who use shovels or special tools to spread it.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
• Produce rough concrete surface, using broom.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
• Apply hardening and sealing compounds to cure surface of concrete, and waterproof or restore surface.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
• Operate power vibrator to compact concrete.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
• 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.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
• Wet surface to prepare for bonding, fill holes and cracks with grout or slurry, and smooth, using trowel.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
• Waterproof or restore concrete surfaces, using appropriate compounds.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
• Mix cement, sand, and water to produce concrete, grout, or slurry, using hoe, trowel, tamper, scraper, or concrete-mixing machine.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
• Chip, scrape, and grind high spots, ridges, and rough projections to finish concrete, using pneumatic chisels, power grinders, or hand tools.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
• Cut out damaged areas, drill holes for reinforcing rods, and position reinforcing rods to repair concrete, using power saw and drill.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
• Wet concrete surface, and rub with stone to smooth surface and obtain specified finish.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
• Clean chipped area, using wire brush, and feel and observe surface to determine if it is rough or uneven.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
• Build wooden molds, and clamp molds around area to be repaired, using hand tools.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
• Sprinkle colored marble or stone chips, powdered steel, or coloring powder over surface to produce prescribed finish.Little or no AI speed-up · supplemental task
• Fabricate concrete beams, columns, and panels.Little or no AI speed-up · supplemental task
• Polish surface, using polishing or surfacing machine.Little or no AI speed-up · supplemental task
• Cut metal division strips, and press them into terrazzo base so that top edges form desired design or pattern.Little or no AI speed-up · supplemental task
• Push roller over surface to embed chips in surface.Little or no AI speed-up · supplemental task
• Apply muriatic acid to clean surface, and rinse with water.Little or no AI speed-up · supplemental task
• Spread roofing paper on surface of foundation, and spread concrete onto roofing paper with trowel to form terrazzo base.Little or no AI speed-up · supplemental task

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