Cement Mason
Wherever cement is freshly poured, cement masons are needed to smooth, level and finish the surface. These craftspeople work on building foundations, roadways and with residential construction like patios, driveways and sidewalks. They also help create concrete columns, beams, panels and other surfaces.
Compensation Information
Work Conditions
Both indoor and outdoor, nearly every facility and building type, varying weather, physically demanding, new and existing construction, working from heights
Skills Needed
Math, reading, manual dexterity, problem solving, mechanical ability, physical stamina, fast-paced thinking and reacting, communication, hand/eye/foot coordination, decision-making, detail-oriented
Relevant Classes
Education and Training
How to Apply
After completing the application process and submitting passing ACT/Accuplacer test scores, applicants will receive a Letter of Introduction and a list of affiliated union contractors. It is then the applicant’s responsibility to secure a contractor willing to take them on as a cement mason apprentice.