Stonemasons

Also called: Mason, Stone Derrickman, Stone Setter

Career Cluster: Architecture & Construction
What they do:
Build stone structures, such as piers, walls, and abutments. Lay walks, curbstones, or special types of masonry for vats, tanks, and floors.
On the job, you would:
  • Set vertical and horizontal alignment of structures, using plumb bob, gauge line, and level.
  • Lay out wall patterns or foundations, using straight edge, rule, or staked lines.
  • Set stone or marble in place, according to layout or pattern.
KNOWLEDGE

Engineering and Technology
  • building and construction
  • design
Math and Science
  • arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, or statistics
Arts and Humanities
  • English language
Business
  • customer service
SKILLS

Basic Skills
  • thinking about the pros and cons of different ways to solve a problem
  • keeping track of how well people and/or groups are doing in order to make improvements
Problem Solving
  • noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it
ABILITIES

Physical Strength
  • lift, push, pull, or carry
  • use your lower back and stomach
Hand and Finger Use
  • keep your arm or hand steady
  • hold or move items with your hands
Endurance
  • exercise for a long time without getting out of breath
Ideas and Logic
  • notice when problems happen
PERSONALITY

People interested in this work like activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions.

They do well at jobs that need:
  • Attention to Detail
  • Cooperation
  • Integrity
  • Independence
  • Leadership
  • Persistence
TECHNOLOGY

You might use software like this on the job:

Spreadsheet software
  • Microsoft Excel
Analytical or scientific software
  • Gregg Software Gregg Rock-It
  • Tradesman's Software Master Estimator
Accounting software
  • Intuit QuickBooks
EDUCATION


high school diploma/GED or no high school diploma/GED
usually needed
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JOB OUTLOOK

New job opportunities are less likely in the future.

Salary:
High: $83,200.00
Median: $51,990.00
Low: $37,420.00
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