Cement Mason at Cement Masons Local 909
at Cement Masons Local 909 in Nashville, TN
About This Program
Cement Masons Local 909 sponsors this union cement mason apprenticeship program located in Nashville, TN. Through the JATC framework, Local 909 provides apprentices in the Nashville area with a structured, employer-backed training program that combines real job site experience with formal technical education.
This three-year program includes 6,000 hours of on-the-job training and 432 hours of related technical instruction. Working alongside skilled journeymen, apprentices develop hands-on expertise in concrete placement, finishing, form work, and surface repair across commercial and industrial projects. Classroom instruction covers concrete technology, safety regulations, construction math, and tool proficiency. Apprentices earn wages from day one and receive increases throughout the program.
Graduates earn journeyman cement mason status and Local 909 union membership, providing access to negotiated wages, health benefits, and retirement plans. With Nashville's construction sector growing steadily, this apprenticeship positions graduates for long-term, in-demand careers in the region's trades.
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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