Free Concrete Construction Job Description Templates
Free concrete construction job description templates by role, with the FLSA overtime, OSHA silica, and prevailing-wage guidance generic templates skip.
6 free templates by role: laborer, finisher, foreman, ready-mix driver, pump operator, and a small-contractor version, with the FLSA overtime, OSHA silica, and prevailing-wage guidance the generic templates skip. Download as DOCX.
There is no single concrete construction job, which is exactly why the posting matters so much. The work splits into distinct roles: a laborer preps sites and places concrete, a finisher (cement mason) makes the surface, a foreman runs the crew, a ready-mix driver delivers the concrete, and a pump operator moves it. Get the role wrong in the posting and you collect applications from people who do a different job. Poured-concrete contractors are overwhelmingly small operations, averaging around a dozen employees, and at that size the owner writes the posting and runs the crew.
At FirstHR, we build for exactly those small concrete contractors who hire and onboard their own crews. These six templates cover the role across the trade: concrete laborer, finisher, foreman, ready-mix driver, pump operator, and a small-contractor version. Each is ready to use, with the FLSA overtime, OSHA silica, and prevailing-wage guidance the generic templates skip. For the fundamentals behind any posting, the guide to writing a job description covers the basics.
TL;DR
Concrete construction splits into distinct roles: laborer (site prep and placing), finisher / cement mason (the surface), foreman (runs the crew), ready-mix driver, and pump operator. All hands-on roles are non-exempt and hourly, owed overtime over 40 hours a week, and covered by the OSHA silica standard (29 CFR 1926.1153). The closest occupations report medians from about $46,050 to $56,600. Download six templates as DOCX, by role, with the compliance built in.
Concrete Construction Roles, Explained
The first job of a concrete posting is naming the role, because the trade is not one job but several. A concrete laborer does general crew work: prepping sites, setting forms, and placing concrete. A concrete finisher, or cement mason, is the skilled-trade worker who produces the final surface. A foreman leads the crew. A ready-mix driver delivers the concrete, and a pump operator moves it on site.
The federal occupations map cleanly: general labor falls under construction laborers and helpers (SOC 47-2061), and finishing under cement masons and concrete finishers (SOC 47-2051), whose official definition is smoothing and finishing surfaces of poured concrete. Because incumbents often blur laborer, worker, and finisher into one generic template, a posting that names the exact role is already a step ahead.
Concrete Duties and Responsibilities
Concrete work clusters into four areas: site prep and forming, placing concrete, finishing and curing, and safety and site. A strong job description picks the specific duties from each that match the role and your work, rather than listing every possible task.
Site prep and forming
Grade and prep the subgrade
Set, brace, and strip forms
Lay out slabs, footings, and walls
Placing concrete
Place, spread, and consolidate concrete
Screed and level to grade
Operate vibrators and hand tools
Finishing and curing
Float, trowel, and edge surfaces
Apply textures, stamps, and sealers
Cure and protect the finish
Safety and site
Follow OSHA silica and PPE rules
Keep the site clean and safe
Move materials and tools safely
The mix shifts by role: a laborer weighs toward prep, forming, and placing, while a finisher centers on floating, troweling, and curing. Write the duties concretely: set, brace, and strip forms beats the vague help with concrete, and float, trowel, and edge surfaces beats finish concrete. For a structured way to scope the role to your crew, the guide to defining job responsibilities walks through the process.
Which Template Should You Use?
Pick the template by the specific role you are hiring. The core structure is the same across all six, but each one emphasizes the duties, skills, and compliance that fit a specific concrete job. Use this guide to choose the closest fit, then adjust.
Concrete Laborer / Worker
General labor
The core crew hire: site prep, forms, placing and spreading concrete, and supporting finishers. The most common concrete hire. Start here.
Concrete Finisher / Cement Mason
Skilled trade
The finishing specialist: screeding, floating, troweling, edging, and curing for a smooth, professional surface. For skilled finish work.
Concrete Foreman
Working foreman
Leads the crew and runs the pour while working alongside it. Includes the working-foreman FLSA classification note.
Ready-Mix Driver
CDL delivery
Delivers fresh concrete by mixer truck and pours to the crew on site. For the delivery side, with CDL and DOT requirements.
Concrete Pump Operator
Equipment
Sets up and runs the concrete pump, managing the boom and flow to the crew. For the equipment-operator angle, with safety focus.
Small Contractor / First Hire
5 to 50, owner-led
The unique version for a small concrete contractor. Plain language, multi-task framing, with a required pay range and overtime note.
Match the Template to the Role
General crew work, prep and placing: Concrete Laborer / Worker. Skilled finishing of the surface: Concrete Finisher / Cement Mason. Leading the crew on the pour: Concrete Foreman. Delivering concrete by mixer truck: Ready-Mix Driver. Running the pump on site: Concrete Pump Operator. A small contractor hiring a do-it-all crew member: Small Contractor / First Hire. When in doubt, the Concrete Laborer version is the baseline to adapt.
6 Free Concrete Construction Job Description Templates
Download all six as a single Word document or copy individual templates. Each follows the same structure: company overview, job summary, key responsibilities, physical requirements, qualifications, an hourly pay range, and how to apply, with an EEO statement. Fill in the brackets and post.
Download All 6 Job Description Templates
Laborer, finisher, foreman, ready-mix driver, pump operator, and small contractor. All in one DOCX.
Template 1: Concrete Laborer / Concrete Worker
The core crew hire: site prep, forms, placing and spreading concrete, and supporting finishers. Start here for general concrete labor.
Leads the crew and runs the pour while working alongside it. Includes a working-foreman FLSA classification note, since most small-contractor foremen are non-exempt.
Sets up and runs the concrete pump, managing the boom and flow to the crew. For the equipment-operator angle, with a strong safety focus.
Concrete Pump Operator Job Description
CONCRETE PUMP OPERATOR JOB DESCRIPTION
Company: __
Location / Job sites: __
Reports to: Foreman / Operations Manager
Employment type: [ ] Full-time
FLSA status: Non-exempt (hourly)
Pay range: $_____ to $_____ per hour
JOB SUMMARY
[Company Name] is hiring a Concrete Pump Operator to set up and run our concrete
pump on job sites. You will position the pump, manage the boom or line, control
the flow to the placing crew, and keep the equipment safe and maintained. This
role requires focus, communication, and strict attention to safety around the
boom and lines.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
•Set up, level, and operate the concrete pump (boom or line)
•Position the boom and control concrete flow to the crew
•Inspect and maintain the pump, lines, and equipment
•Communicate clearly with the placing crew and driver
•Monitor for line blockages and pressure issues
•Clean out and wash the system after each pour
•Follow OSHA safety rules and keep clearances from power lines
•Complete pour and equipment records
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
•Experience operating a concrete pump or willingness to train
•Mechanical aptitude and strong safety awareness
•ACPA operator certification a plus
•Valid driver's license; CDL if required for the pump truck
•Reliable and able to work outdoors in varying conditions
COMPENSATION AND HOW TO APPLY
Pay range: $_____ to $_____ per hour
Overtime: time and a half over 40 hours per week
To apply, contact __.
[Company Name] is an equal opportunity employer.
Template 6: Small Contractor / First Crew Hire
The unique version for a small concrete contractor. Plain language, multi-task framing, with a required pay-range field and overtime note built in.
Small Contractor / First Crew Hire Concrete Worker Job Description
CONCRETE WORKER JOB DESCRIPTION (SMALL CONTRACTOR / FIRST CREW HIRE)
Company: __
Location / Job sites: __
Reports to: Owner
Employment type: [ ] Full-time [ ] Seasonal
FLSA status: Non-exempt (hourly) entitled to overtime over 40 hours/week
Pay range: $_____ to $_____ per hour (required in many states)
ABOUT US
[We are a small concrete contractor doing [flatwork / foundations / driveways /
decorative]. This is a key hire for our crew, so you will have real
responsibility and variety from day one, working directly with the owner.]
WHAT YOU WILL DO
We need a dependable concrete worker who can pitch in across the job. You will:
•Prep sites, set forms, and place and spread concrete
•Help finish, edge, and cure concrete surfaces
•Move materials, mix, and run hand tools
•Keep the site safe, clean, and on schedule
•Follow our safety rules, including silica and PPE
•Do whatever the pour needs, like a small crew does
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS (ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS)
•Lift and carry up to [50 to 80] lbs repeatedly
•Kneel, bend, stand, and work outdoors in all weather
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
•Reliable, hard-working, and safety-minded
•Able to perform the physical demands above
•Concrete experience a plus; we will train the right person
•Valid driver's license a plus
We care about reliability and work ethic more than years of experience.
PAY AND HOW TO APPLY
Pay range: $_____ to $_____ per hour
(Note: many states now require a pay range in the job posting.)
Overtime: time and a half over 40 hours per week
To apply, contact __.
[Company Name] is an equal opportunity employer.
Concrete Laborer vs Concrete Finisher
The two core hands-on roles are often confused, but they are different jobs at different skill and pay levels. Matching the title to the work keeps the posting accurate and the applicants relevant.
Trait
Concrete Laborer
Concrete Finisher
Main focus
Site prep, forms, placing concrete
Screeding, floating, troweling, curing
Skill level
Entry-level; trainable on the job
Skilled trade; demonstrated finishing skill
BLS occupation
Construction laborers (47-2061)
Cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051)
Typical pay
Lower; near the laborer median
Higher; skilled-trade premium
Classification
Non-exempt, hourly
Non-exempt, hourly
At a small contractor, one experienced person often does both, which is why the laborer and small-contractor templates blend the two. Use the dedicated finisher version when the surface work is the core of the job. For the broader general-labor role, the construction laborer job description templates cover non-concrete-specific crews.
Overtime, OSHA Silica, and Prevailing Wage
This is the part the generic templates skip, and concrete carries more of it than most trades. The role is non-exempt with mandatory overtime, governed by the OSHA silica standard, and, on public work, by Davis-Bacon prevailing wage. Get these right and your posting protects the business.
Overtime: concrete work is non-exempt, no matter the pay
Concrete laborers, finishers, masons, drivers, and pump operators are non-exempt blue-collar workers entitled to overtime at one and a half times their regular rate over 40 hours a week. The Department of Labor is explicit that the white-collar exemptions do not apply to construction workers and laborers no matter how highly paid they are. A working foreman who performs production work alongside the crew is generally non-exempt too. The common errors are not paying overtime in busy pour weeks and treating a working foreman as salaried-exempt. Track hours and pay overtime weekly. This is general information, not legal advice.
OSHA silica: the standard that defines concrete safety
Cutting, grinding, and drilling concrete releases respirable crystalline silica, which is regulated under the OSHA silica standard for construction (29 CFR 1926.1153). Employers must keep exposure below the permissible limit, follow the Table 1 controls for tasks like sawing and grinding (often water delivery and ventilation), maintain a written exposure control plan, designate a competent person, and provide training and medical surveillance where required. Silica is among the most-cited construction standards. Build the exposure control plan and training into hiring, and keep the records as onboarding documents. This is general information, not legal advice.
Fall protection, PPE, and OSHA cards
Beyond silica, concrete work brings fall protection (29 CFR 1926 Subpart M), PPE (29 CFR 1926.95), and trenching and excavation rules (Subpart P) for footings and foundations. The OSHA 10-hour Construction course for workers and the 30-hour for supervisors are common employer requirements, and some states or localities mandate them. State the safety expectations and any required cards in the posting so candidates arrive ready, and keep training certificates on file. This is general information, not legal advice.
Davis-Bacon prevailing wage on public work
If you bid federal or federally assisted construction over a small dollar threshold, the Davis-Bacon Act requires paying the local prevailing wage and fringe rates, with overtime provisions on larger covered contracts and certified payroll reporting. Misclassifying workers or underpaying prevailing wage carries serious penalties, including back wages and debarment from future federal work. If you do public work, build prevailing-wage rates into your bids and your payroll, and keep the certified payroll records. This is general information, not legal advice.
Not Legal Advice: Verify Wage, Hour, and Safety Rules
Concrete workers are non-exempt and entitled to overtime under the Fair Labor Standards Act, and concrete cutting and grinding are governed by the OSHA respirable crystalline silica standard (29 CFR 1926.1153). Foreman classification and prevailing-wage obligations are fact-specific, and rules change. This page and these templates are general references, not legal advice. Verify your specific obligations against current federal and state rules, and consult an employment or construction attorney for edge cases.
For more on the hourly, non-exempt classification and how overtime works, the exempt versus non-exempt guide and the Fair Labor Standards Act overview explain the rules that apply to blue-collar trades like concrete, including the working-foreman distinction.
Skills and Physical Requirements
Concrete roles start from reliability, physical ability, and safety awareness, with finishing skill and certifications layered on by role. State the physical demands honestly as essential functions of the job.
Requirement
What to look for
Reliability
Punctual, dependable, strong work ethic
Physical
Lift 50-plus lbs, kneel, bend, work outdoors in all weather
Safety
OSHA silica and PPE awareness; 10-hour card a plus
Skill (finisher)
Floats, trowels, timing, and finish techniques
Experience
Concrete or construction a plus; laborers trainable
Classification
Non-exempt, hourly; overtime over 40 hours a week
State physical requirements as job demands, not assumptions about who can meet them, and keep the posting neutral and inclusive, since the EEOC prohibits job advertisements that show a preference based on a protected characteristic. The SHRM guide covers the standard sections of a job description.
Concrete Worker Pay
Concrete workers are paid hourly, with pay varying by role, skill, region, and union status. Set your range using government data and your local market as a baseline, and post by role.
Median $46,050 to $56,600 by Role (BLS)
Construction laborers and helpers had a median annual wage of $46,050 in May 2024 (about $22 an hour), with the lowest 10 percent under $33,610 and the highest 10 percent over $75,560. Cement masons and concrete finishers ran higher at a median around $54,660, masonry workers around $56,600, and first-line construction supervisors (foremen) near $78,900 (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics).
Pay runs higher in major metro markets, on union work, and on prevailing-wage public projects. Because concrete labor demand mirrors construction activity, with construction laborer employment projected to grow about 7 percent through 2034, a competitive, transparent hourly range helps a small contractor attract reliable crew. Post the range by role, since a finisher commands a premium over a laborer, and many states now require a pay range in the posting.
Hiring a Concrete Worker for a Small Contractor
A large general contractor hires concrete crews through a recruiting team and a safety department. A small poured-concrete contractor, averaging around a dozen employees, does not. The owner writes the posting, runs the crew, and onboards the new hire, often between pours. For related trades, the same pattern holds, which is why hiring a general laborer or a construction superintendent shares the same approach. Here is how to write the posting for that reality.
There is no such thing as one concrete job description
Search the term and you will not find a single concrete worker template, because the work splits into distinct roles: a laborer preps sites and places concrete, a finisher (cement mason) makes the surface, a foreman runs the crew, a ready-mix driver delivers it, and a pump operator moves it. A good posting names the role precisely so the right people apply. These templates are written for each one. Pick the role you are hiring, or use the small-contractor version that blends them for a crew where everyone does a bit of everything.
The compliance is heavy, and it falls on the owner
Concrete carries more compliance than most trades: every hands-on role is non-exempt and owed overtime, the OSHA silica standard governs cutting and grinding, fall protection and PPE rules apply, and public work brings Davis-Bacon prevailing wage. At a small contractor there is no safety director or HR department, so the owner handles all of it. None of it scales down with the crew. The advantage a small contractor has is that it is simpler to set up the exposure control plan, the safety training, and the overtime tracking once and keep them consistent, which is what a structured hiring and onboarding process is for.
Hiring and onboarding a crew member is paperwork the owner does between pours
Whichever role you hire, the work after the handshake is ordinary people operations made specific by construction: a signed offer, the new-hire paperwork (I-9, W-4), state new-hire reporting, the OSHA silica and safety training acknowledgments, the PPE acknowledgment, and any 10-hour card on file. FirstHR fits this people side for a small concrete contractor: e-signature for the offer letter and safety acknowledgments, document management for OSHA training records and certifications, and task workflows for the onboarding checklist. To be clear about scope, FirstHR is an onboarding and HR platform, not a safety, estimating, or certified-payroll system, and it does not run payroll or administer benefits, so pair it with those. Applicant tracking is coming soon.
From Hiring to Onboarding
The job description is step one, and for concrete the steps after it include safety. Before the first pour you typically need the signed offer, the new-hire paperwork, state new-hire reporting, and the safety pieces specific to concrete: OSHA silica and site-safety training acknowledgments, the PPE acknowledgment, and any 10-hour card. Because the trade sees seasonal and turnover-driven hiring, a repeatable process pays off every time.
Send the offer
Confirm the role, hourly pay, overtime, and start date in writing. An offer letter template makes this fast for a field crew hire.
Run new-hire paperwork
I-9 by day one with verification within three business days, W-4, and state new-hire reporting, signed and stored.
Train on safety first
OSHA silica and site safety, PPE, and any 10-hour requirement, with signed acknowledgments before the first pour.
Store the records
Keep the signed offer, I-9, safety acknowledgments, and OSHA cards organized, since training records matter on audits.
Once your offer is ready, the offer letter template handles the next step, and an onboarding template gives the new hire a structured start. FirstHR connects the offer, paperwork, e-signatures, safety acknowledgments, and onboarding workflow in one place, so a small contractor can manage the full process from job description to a fully onboarded crew member from one system, including the OSHA silica and PPE training records. FirstHR is an onboarding and HR platform, not a safety, estimating, or certified-payroll tool, and it does not run payroll or administer benefits, so connect those separately. Applicant tracking is coming soon to FirstHR.
Key Takeaways
There is no single concrete worker role: hire a laborer, finisher, foreman, ready-mix driver, or pump operator, and name it in the posting.
All hands-on concrete roles are non-exempt and owed overtime over 40 hours a week, no matter how highly paid.
A working foreman who pours alongside the crew is generally non-exempt; classify on actual duties, not the title.
The OSHA silica standard (29 CFR 1926.1153) governs concrete cutting and grinding; build the exposure control plan and training into hiring.
Use BLS data as a baseline: laborers near $46,050, finishers near $54,660, with pay higher on union and prevailing-wage work.
On public work, Davis-Bacon prevailing wage and certified payroll apply; build the rates into bids and payroll.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a concrete construction job description?
A concrete construction job description is a posting for one of the hands-on roles that pour and finish concrete: most commonly a concrete laborer, a concrete finisher (cement mason), a concrete foreman, a ready-mix driver, or a concrete pump operator. There is no single concrete worker role, because the work splits across these jobs, so a good posting names the specific role, its duties, the physical requirements, the safety expectations, the pay, and the schedule. The most important thing it does is make the role clear: a laborer who preps and places concrete is a different hire from a skilled finisher who makes the surface or a foreman who runs the crew. This page provides a template for each.
What does a concrete worker do?
A concrete worker prepares sites, sets and strips forms, places and spreads concrete, and helps finish and cure the surface, working as part of a crew on job sites. Day to day, that means grading and prepping the subgrade, bracing forms for slabs and footings, placing and consolidating concrete, screeding to grade, supporting the finisher during the pour, moving materials, and keeping the site safe and clean. The work is physical and weather-dependent, often involving lifting 50 pounds or more, kneeling, and working outdoors in heat and cold. A skilled finisher, or cement mason, adds the troweling, edging, texturing, and curing that produce the final surface. The Bureau of Labor Statistics classifies general concrete labor under construction laborers (47-2061) and finishing under cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051).
What is the difference between a concrete laborer and a concrete finisher?
A concrete laborer does general crew work: site prep, form setting and stripping, placing and spreading concrete, moving materials, and supporting the finisher, classified by BLS under construction laborers (47-2061). A concrete finisher, also called a cement mason, is a skilled-trade worker who produces the final surface: screeding, floating, troweling, edging, texturing, and curing, and who judges concrete timing and finish quality, classified under cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051). The finisher is the higher-skilled, higher-paid role and often directs laborers during a pour. At a small contractor, one experienced person may do both, but the posting should name which you need, since a finisher requires demonstrated finishing skill while a laborer can often be trained on the job.
Are concrete workers exempt or non-exempt under the FLSA?
Concrete workers are non-exempt and entitled to overtime. Concrete laborers, finishers, masons, ready-mix drivers, and pump operators are blue-collar manual workers, and the Department of Labor is explicit that the white-collar exemptions do not apply to construction workers and laborers no matter how highly paid they are, so they receive overtime at one and a half times their regular rate over 40 hours a week. A concrete foreman is more nuanced: a working foreman who regularly performs production work alongside the crew is generally non-exempt, while a foreman is exempt only if their primary duty is management, they direct two or more employees, they have hire and fire authority, and they are paid on a salary basis above the federal threshold. Most small-contractor foremen are working foremen and remain non-exempt. This is general information, not legal advice.
What OSHA rules apply to hiring concrete workers?
The marquee rule is the OSHA silica standard for construction (29 CFR 1926.1153), because cutting, grinding, and drilling concrete releases respirable crystalline silica. Employers must keep exposure below the permissible limit, follow the Table 1 controls for tasks like sawing and grinding, maintain a written exposure control plan, designate a competent person, and provide training and medical surveillance where required. Beyond silica, fall protection (Subpart M), PPE (1926.95), and trenching and excavation rules (Subpart P) for footings and foundations apply. The OSHA 10-hour Construction course for workers and 30-hour for supervisors are common employer requirements, and some states mandate them. Build the exposure control plan and training into hiring and keep the records. This is general information, not legal advice.
How much does a concrete worker make?
Concrete workers are paid hourly, with pay varying by role, skill, region, and union status. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, construction laborers and helpers had a median annual wage of about $46,050 in May 2024 (roughly $22 an hour), with the lowest 10 percent under $33,610 and the highest 10 percent over $75,560. Cement masons and concrete finishers, the skilled finishing trade, had a higher median around $54,660, and masonry workers around $56,600. Concrete foremen, classified under first-line construction supervisors, had a median near $78,900. Pay runs higher in major metro markets, on union work, and on prevailing-wage public projects. For a posting, benchmark to the role and your local market, and publish an hourly range, which many states now require. This is general information, not legal advice.
Is a concrete foreman exempt from overtime?
Usually not, at a small contractor. A concrete foreman who is a working foreman, meaning they regularly perform production work alongside the crew (forming, placing, finishing), is generally non-exempt and entitled to overtime, because their primary duty is production rather than management. A foreman is exempt under the executive exemption only if their primary duty is genuinely management, they customarily direct two or more employees, they have authority over hiring and firing, and they are paid on a salary basis above the federal threshold. Most foremen at small concrete contractors are working foremen who pour and finish alongside the crew, so they remain non-exempt and overtime-eligible. Classification depends on actual duties, not the title, and the employer bears the burden of proving an exemption. This is general information, not legal advice.
What happens after I hire a concrete worker?
Once a candidate accepts, the work shifts to onboarding, which for a field crew hire is paperwork plus safety setup. Before the first pour you typically need the signed offer, the I-9 completed by day one with verification within three business days, the W-4, state new-hire reporting, and the safety pieces specific to concrete: OSHA silica and site-safety training acknowledgments, the PPE acknowledgment, and any OSHA 10-hour card on file. If you do public work, set up certified payroll for prevailing wage. Then comes practical orientation on your equipment and crew procedures. FirstHR handles the offer, e-signature on the offer letter and safety acknowledgments, document management with OSHA training records and certifications organized in one place, and the onboarding workflow, so a small contractor can get each new crew member set up the same way.
