Brickmasons & Blockmasons

Also called: Block Layer, Brick and Block Mason, Bricklayer, Mason,

What they do:

Lay and bind building materials, such as brick, structural tile, concrete block, cinder block, glass block, and terra-cotta block, with mortar and other substances to construct or repair walls, partitions, arches, sewers, and other structures.

On the job, you would:

Measure distance from reference points and mark guidelines to lay out work, using plumb bobs and levels.
Construct corners by fastening in plumb position a corner pole or building a corner pyramid of bricks, and filling in between the corners using a line from corner to corner to guide each course, or layer, of brick.
Apply and smooth mortar or other mixture over work surface.

Engineering and Technology

building and construction
design

Math and Science

arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, or statistics

Arts and Humanities

English language

Safety and Government

public safety and security

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

Hand and Finger Use

hold or move items with your hands
keep your arm or hand steady

Physical Strength

use your lower back and stomach
lift, push, pull, or carry

Endurance

exercise for a long time without getting out of breath

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
Dependability
Integrity
Cooperation
Independence
Achievement/Effort

You might use software like this on the job:

Project management software

CPR Visual Estimator
Estimating software

Spreadsheet software

Microsoft Excel

Accounting software

Intuit QuickBooks

high school diploma/GED
no high school diploma/GED

usually needed

New job opportunities are very likely in the future.

$53,100

$32,980

$87,360