Mason at Bricklayers & Allied Crafts (Local 3)
at Bricklayers & Allied Crafts (Local 3) in Tracy, CA
About This Program
Bricklayers & Allied Crafts Local 3 in Tracy, California sponsors this union-affiliated registered Mason Apprenticeship, providing a JATC-structured training program for individuals entering the bricklaying and allied masonry trades. As a union program, apprentices benefit from negotiated wages, progressive pay increases, and labor protections while earning pay throughout the three-year program.
The apprenticeship includes 6,000 hours of on-the-job training and 432 hours of related technical instruction. Working under journeyman supervision, apprentices develop proficiency in bricklaying, block and stone work, refractory masonry, tile installation, and blueprint reading. Technical instruction covers masonry materials and methods, construction safety, layout and measurement, and California building code compliance.
Finishing the apprenticeship qualifies graduates for journey-level standing in Bricklayers & Allied Crafts Local 3, a credential valued by union contractors throughout California and across the nation. Journey-level masons with union certification are prepared for long-term careers on commercial, industrial, and public construction projects with access to competitive wages and benefits.
Wage & Training
Journeyman Wage
$24
OJT Hours
6,000
RTI Hours
432
Duration
3 years
Wage data is the national median for this occupation (BLS, May 2023), not specific to this program.
How to Apply
Mason Career Outlook
National Median
$24.19/hr
~$50,315.2/yr
Apprentice Start
$15/hr
Earn while you learn
Job Outlook
Mason employment is projected to grow moderately, supported by commercial construction and infrastructure investment. Demand is strongest in regions with active building and renovation markets. Retirements in the existing workforce are creating additional openings. Masons with restoration skills or concrete finishing certifications have the best prospects.
What to Expect as a Mason Apprentice
Duration
3 years of combined on-the-job training and classroom instruction
On-the-Job Training
~40 hours/week of hands-on work under journeyman supervision (6,000 total hours)
Classroom Instruction
432 hours of related technical instruction (~144 hours/year)
Paid Training
You earn a wage from day one, starting at a percentage of the journeyman rate and increasing as you progress
Time-based program: You'll progress through the program based on completing a set number of hours in both on-the-job training and classroom instruction.
This is a union-affiliated program. Union apprenticeships typically offer strong benefits packages, pension contributions, and structured career advancement through the local hall.
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