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Cement Masonry

CONSTRUCTION

Description

As a cement mason, your job will include filling roads, driveways, sidewalks, bridges, foundations, and parking lots with cement. You will also make concrete beams, columns, and panels.

Career Details

Skills

Students in Cement Masonry are trained in the following subject areas:

Set and align forms of concrete for sidewalks, curbs, or gutters.
Check the concrete forms to see that they are properly constructed.
Smooth and finish surfaces of poured concrete with a variety of hand and power tools.
Patch voids and use saws to cut expansions.

Career Options

Most Cement Masonry graduates go to work for construction firms or contractors. This team-oriented work environment makes it easy to learn on the job and make friends. Cement masons typically work normal, full-time business hours, but occasionally are on call on the weekends to finish big projects.

Requirements

Before entering the program, students must:

Complete the core curriculum with passing scores on all written and performance tests.
Meet basic academic requirements in math and reading.
Have a high school diploma or equivalent.

Credentials

As a Job Corps student, you will have the opportunity to earn credentials in your training area that may lead to greater employment opportunities, higher wages, and promotions.