Concreter

A Concreter pours, spreads, and finishes concrete for slabs, driveways, footpaths, and structural elements. This role involves preparing sites, operating heavy and light equipment like vibrators and power trowels, and applying various finishing techniques to achieve smooth or textured surfaces before the concrete mix sets and cures. Concreters ensure the structural integrity and aesthetic quality of concrete installations. Provides essential infrastructure and foundational elements for buildings, roads, and other structures, ensuring durability, safety, and longevity of construction projects.

A Concreter earns a median of $50,000 per year in the US, typically ranging from $35,000 to $70,000.

To become a Concreter, high school diploma or equivalent, often followed by on-the-job training or an apprenticeship.

Concreter roles tend to suit people who are highly conscientious — precise, organised and strong on follow-through (Conscientiousness 80/100) and steady under pressure — deadlines and setbacks do not rattle them easily (Emotional Stability 72/100). The traits that matter most in the role are Practical, Disciplined, Independent and Cooperative. Prefers concrete tasks and established methods over abstract ideas or experimentation. On interests, Concreter maps to a RCI Holland Code profile — individuals who enjoy hands-on, practical work with tangible results, are precise in their execution, and can follow detailed plans tend to thrive in this role.

A Concreter role is usually a strong fit for these reasons. High Realistic (R) alignment: the role is hands-on, physical, and involves working with tools and materials. Strong Conventional (C) aspects: precision, following blueprints, and adherence to safety standards are crucial. A significant portion of the week is dedicated to deep, focused physical work on site.

Concreter roles come with trade-offs worth weighing up. The role is physically demanding and often involves working outdoors in various weather conditions. Requires consistent attention to detail and adherence to technical specifications, leaving less room for creative improvisation.

Work as a Concreter is mostly outdoors-based with onsite arrangements common, semi-structured — a mix of set processes and self-directed work, a moderate pace and low exposure to clients or stakeholders. Around 92% of the week is focused deep work.

Core skills for a Concreter include Concrete pouring and finishing, Site preparation and formwork, Operating concrete equipment, Blueprint reading, Team collaboration and Physical stamina.

Common entry routes into Concreter roles include Construction Laborer and Construction Apprentice.

From a Concreter role, common next steps include Concrete Foreman and Construction Supervisor; lateral moves include Mason and Heavy Equipment Operator.

The outlook for Concreter roles is currently rated stable. Demand is steady. This is an established role with consistent hiring across sectors.

Traitstack rates automation risk for Concreter roles at 18 out of 100, which is low. The planning and quality assessment of concrete pours will be enhanced by AI, while the time-sensitive physical work of spreading and finishing concrete stays human. AI is most likely to take on optimize site excavation and grading plans, calculate precise material quantities and mix designs and provide real-time quality control feedback on concrete consistency. Physically preparing sites, including setting up formwork, mixing and pouring concrete, ensuring proper distribution and operating vibrators, screeds, and power trowels for leveling and compaction stay with people. Digital planning meets hands-on concrete mastery. That score measures how much of the work could change, not the likelihood the job disappears. It is Traitstack's current view, revisited as AI capability moves.