Stonemasons

realistic interests build structures wall patterns construction material mortar foundation material drill hole remove wedges

Mason, Stone Derrickman, Stone Mason, Stone Setter

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:
  • Lay out wall patterns or foundations, using straight edge, rule, or staked lines.
  • Shape, trim, face and cut marble or stone preparatory to setting, using power saws, cutting equipment, and hand tools.
  • Set vertical and horizontal alignment of structures, using plumb bob, gauge line, and level.

Knowledge

Math and Science

  • arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, or statistics

Engineering and Technology

  • building and construction
  • design

Safety and Government

  • public safety and security

Education and Training

  • teaching and course design

Skills

Basic Skills

  • thinking about the pros and cons of different ways to solve a problem
  • figuring out how to use new ideas or things

Problem Solving

  • noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it

Social

  • changing what is done based on other people's actions
  • understanding people's reactions

Abilities

Endurance

  • exercise for a long time without getting out of breath

Hand and Finger Use

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

Physical Strength

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

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:

  • Dependability
  • Achievement/Effort
  • Initiative
  • Persistence
  • Leadership
  • Independence

Technology

You might use software like this on the job:

Spreadsheet software

  • Microsoft Excel Hot Technology

Analytical or scientific software

  • Gregg Software Gregg Rock-It
  • Tradesman's Software Master Estimator

Accounting software

  • Intuit QuickBooks Hot Technology

Education

Education: (rated 3 of 5)
no high school diploma/GED or
high school diploma/GED
usually needed

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