Cement Masonry
CONSTRUCTION
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.
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.
Expectations
While on the job, you will be expected to display the following traits at all times:
- Attention to detail
- Dependability
- Integrity
- Problem-solving skills
Cement Masonry Numbers to Know
$35K
National average earning potential for this career
18+
Months needed to complete career training
33
Centers offering training in this program
On-Center Training
Arizona
California
- Long Beach Job Corps Center
- Sacramento Job Corps Center
- San Diego Job Corps Center
- Treasure Island Job Corps Center
