Cement Mason at Cement Mason Local 681
at Cement Mason Local 681 in Pasadena, TX
About This Program
Cement Mason Local 681 sponsors this union cement mason apprenticeship program based in Pasadena, TX. Supported by the JATC system and Local 681, this program provides apprentices in the greater Houston area with industry-aligned training to launch a career in cement masonry.
The three-year, time-based program consists of 6,000 hours of on-the-job training and 432 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices gain practical experience placing, screeding, floating, and finishing concrete on commercial and industrial construction sites throughout the region. Technical coursework covers workplace safety, concrete properties, construction blueprints, and tool handling. Apprentices are paid competitive wages throughout training, with increases at defined progression points.
Graduates complete the program as journeyman cement masons with Local 681 union affiliation, gaining access to negotiated wages and union benefits. Pasadena and the broader Gulf Coast region offer significant demand for skilled cement masons, making this apprenticeship a practical step toward a stable and rewarding construction career.
Wage & Training
OJT Hours
6,000
RTI Hours
432
Duration
3 years
What to Expect as a Cement 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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