QUESTION 25 OF 35

How do you handle a crew member who is consistently late?

If you have a consistently late crew member, you should take care of it before it becomes a problem. Letting the crew member continue to show up late shows that you do not have strong leadership skills. Describe how you would talk to the person to discover the reason for their tardiness and come up with a solution. Your response shows the interviewer your problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills, which are desirable qualities in a cement mason.

"First, I would not allow a crew member to be consistently late. The first time they were late, I would pull them aside and have a private conversation. I would ask why they were late and respond accordingly. If the problem is getting their child to a daycare that opens close to our start time, I would adjust their schedule so they could start later. If they are getting stuck in rush-hour traffic, I would suggest leaving their house earlier. It depends on the situation, but my crew knows I do not tolerate tardiness."

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