Mason resume example

A superintendent wants a mason who reads plans and works without being watched. This example spells out the type of work, techniques and level of independence.

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Mason resume example with crew leadership
Essential (ATS) template
Laid out with the Essential (ATS) template. All details are fictitious.

Skills to highlight

  • Block and brick laying
  • Foundations and footings
  • Concrete forms and rebar
  • Blueprint reading
  • Flatwork
  • Site safety

What makes it work

  • Name the work: residential, commercial, restoration, hardscape.
  • List techniques: block, brick, stone, footings, forms, rebar, flatwork.
  • State your level: laborer, journeyman, crew lead, and plan reading.
  • Add OSHA 10 or 30, scaffold and equipment certifications.

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Miguel Torres — Journeyman Mason — crew lead

Mason with fourteen years in residential and light commercial work. I read plans and lead a small crew. Clean, on-schedule work with safety first.

Experience

  • Mason Crew Lead · Masonry Contractor (40 employees), Houston, TX (Apr 2018 – Present)
    • Lead a crew of 3 on homes and small commercial buildings
    • Footings, block walls, forms and rebar for 12 projects a year
    • Zero lost-time injuries on my crew since 2018
  • Mason · Restoration Contractor, Pasadena, TX (Sep 2011 – Mar 2018)
    • Brick repair, repointing and structural openings

Education

  • Masonry Apprenticeship · Masonry Training Center (2009 – 2011)

Skills

Block and brick · Footings · Forms and rebar · Blueprint reading · Crew leadership

Why this example works

The resume gives a level (crew lead), the type of work and a volume (12 projects a year). The superintendent knows what to expect on site.

Safety is quantified (zero lost-time injuries), a strong argument in construction. The Essential (ATS) template reads cleanly in contractor hiring systems.

Keywords to mirror

Applicant tracking systems and recruiters scan for these terms. Reuse the ones that appear in the job posting, word for word.

  • Mason
  • Journeyman
  • Block
  • Brick
  • Concrete
  • Footings
  • Rebar
  • Blueprint reading
  • Crew lead
  • OSHA 30

Mistakes to avoid for this role

  • Writing “masonry” without naming techniques.
  • Not stating your level of independence.
  • Leaving out safety training.

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