Mason at Cement Masons Local 909
at Cement Masons Local 909 in Nashville, TN
About This Program
Cement Masons Local 909 sponsors this union Mason apprenticeship in Nashville, TN. Administered through a JATC structure, this program combines union standards with employer participation to train apprentice cement masons for Nashville's growing construction industry.
The program runs three years and includes 6,000 hours of paid on-the-job training alongside 432 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices work on active construction projects under journeyman oversight, building skills in concrete finishing, flatwork, form setting, surface leveling and texturing, and safe operating procedures. Classroom instruction covers trade mathematics, blueprint reading, material properties, and occupational safety requirements.
Graduates earn journey-level cement mason certification and access to the union benefits associated with Local 909 membership, which typically includes collectively bargained wages, health benefits, and pension contributions. Nashville's rapid growth and sustained construction activity create strong, ongoing demand for skilled cement masons in the area.
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.
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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