How to hire a cementer

How to hire a cementer, step by step

Here's a step-by-step cementer hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a cementer job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new cementer
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   First, determine the employments status of the cementer you need to hire. Certain cementer roles might require a full-time employee, whereas others can be done by part-time workers or contractors.

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   Hiring the perfect cementer also involves considering the ideal background you'd like them to have. Depending on what industry or field they have experience in, they'll bring different skills to the job. It's also important to consider what levels of seniority and education the job requires and what kind of salary such a candidate would likely demand.

   This list presents cementer salaries for various positions.

   Type of Cementer	Description	Hourly rate
   Cementer	Masonry workers, also known as masons, use bricks, concrete blocks, concrete, and natural and manmade stones to build walls, walkways, fences, and other masonry structures.	$11-37
   Prestressed Concrete Labour	Prestressed concrete labor works at construction sites where they are in charge of handling and processing prestressed concrete materials into structural forms. They typically coordinate with managers and engineers to learn the construction plans and guidelines, design and build structures, prepare materials, and perform corrective measures when necessary... Show more	$12-20
   Finisher	A finisher is an individual who completes, perfects, or puts an end to a certain job, especially in trades. Finishers perform the initial set of forms, proper gravel grade, and tying of rebar... Show more	$12-18

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • CDL
   • Frac
   • Pump Truck
   • DOT
   • BOP

   Responsibilities:

   • Perform rig up and rig down of mixing and pumping equipment.
   • Maintain a safe work area, and comply with all company HSE policies and procedures.
   • Dig drainage ditches around wells and storage tanks.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your cementer job description is a great way to entice the best and brightest candidates. A cementer salary can vary based on several factors:

   • Location. For example, cementers' average salary in south dakota is 60% less than in new york.
   • Seniority. Entry-level cementers earn 69% less than senior-level cementers.
   • Certifications. A cementer with a few certifications under their belt will likely demand a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for a prestigious company or an exciting start-up can make a huge difference in a cementer's salary.

   Average cementer salary

   $43,205yearly

   $20.77 hourly rate

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   Entry-level cementer salary

   $24,000 yearly salary

   Updated January 23, 2026

4. Writing a cementer job description

   A cementer job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. Below, you can find an example of a cementer job description:

   Cementer job description example

   * Now hiring for the Port of Palm Beach/Miami Areas
   
   Summary:
   
   The Sales Representative will promote and sell Cementitious Materials to customers including general contractors, highway contractors, concrete contractors, poured-wall contractors, commercial and residential flatwork contractors, civil contractors specializing in soil work and other contractors who require cementitious materials for various applications.
   
   Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
   
   * Develop a reasonable sales forecast for customers that will enable the company to reach profit goals
   * Identify, develop, and maintain new and existing customers
   * Evaluate bid opportunities to determine the most cost-effective quotation proposal while understanding geographical constraints and supply availability
   * Work closely with operations to ensure customer volume and quality demands can be met
   * Handle customer questions, issues, and concerns and seeks to resolve in a cost effective and timely manner
   * Prepare timely and accurate reports, as requested
   * Attend regular sales meetings
   * Promote and sell Cementitious Materials
   * Communicate changes to project quantities or delivery schedules in a timely manner
   * Participate in local, state, and national trade organizations as needed
   * Visit job sites regularly to receive customer feedback and ensure customers demands are being met
   * Assist with accounts receivables, as necessary, for customers that are behind on paying invoices in accordance with the company AR guidelines
   * Participate in company safety program
   
   Global Responsibilities:
   
   * Regular attendance and physical presence at work is an essential function of this position
   * This job may require additional duties not listed above and the employee may be asked to perform those duties to meet business needs
   
   Qualifications:
   
   Education/Specialized Knowledge/Professional Certifications:
   
   * High School Diploma or equivalent required
   * Bachelors degree in business, engineering, sales, marketing, construction management or construction related field strongly preferred
   * Some knowledge of concrete, including mix designs, strengths and placing techniques
   * Some knowledge of Supplementary Cementitious Materials including but not limited to fly ash, slag, natural pozzolans, metakaolin, lime kiln dust and cement kiln dust
   
   Experience:
   
   * Minimum 5 years sales experience in Cementitious Materials sales for construction industry
   
   Skills/Abilities:
   
   * Work effectively with co-workers and customers
   * Effective written and oral communication skills
   * Ability to read, analyze, and interpret complex documents such as scientific and technical journals
   * Proficient in Microsoft Office software; strong organizational and time management skills
   * Demonstrated ability to develop new accounts and implement sales plan
   
   Ozinga is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider applications for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, veteran status, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, citizenship status, genetic information, or any other legally protected status.

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5. Post your job

   To find the right cementer for your business, consider trying out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important sources of talent for any company is its existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and current employees and ask if they know or have worked with cementers they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit cementers who meet your education requirements.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter now have more than 3.5 billion users, and you can use social media to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your cementer job on Zippia to find and recruit cementer candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Your first interview with cementer candidates should focus on their interest in the role and background experience. As the hiring process goes on, you can learn more about how they'd fit into the company culture in later rounds of interviews.

   You should also ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match the ideal candidate profile you developed earlier. Candidates good enough for the next step can complete the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new cementer

   Once you've selected the best cementer candidate for the job, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, this letter should include details about the benefits and perks you offer the candidate. Ensuring that your offer is competitive is essential, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and you should be open to discussion. After you reach an agreement, the final step is formalizing the agreement with a contract.

   It's also good etiquette to follow up with applicants who don't get the job by sending them an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   To prepare for the new employee's start date, you can create an onboarding schedule and complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9 forms, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Human Resources should also ensure that a new employee file is created.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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