Mason at Cement Masons & Plasterers Local 797 JATC North
at Cement Masons & Plasterers Local 797 JATC North in Sparks, NV
About This Program
Cement Masons & Plasterers Local 797 JATC North, based in Sparks, NV, offers this union Mason apprenticeship through a Joint Apprenticeship Training Committee. The union structure provides apprentices with access to industry-standard wages, benefits, and a network of signatory contractors across Northern Nevada and beyond.
The program spans 3 years and combines 6,000 hours of on-the-job training with 432 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices gain hands-on experience in concrete finishing, cement and mortar application, plastering, and masonry layout, while also learning to work safely and read construction plans. Classroom sessions cover the technical side of the trade, including materials science, job-site math, and safety regulations.
Graduates complete the program as journey-level masons recognized by the union, opening doors to consistent work with union contractors. The Reno-Sparks metro area is one of Nevada's fastest-growing construction markets, offering strong long-term employment opportunities for qualified cement mason and plastering journeymen.
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.
Trade School vs. Apprenticeship for Mason
Apprenticeship
Trade School
Licensing in Nevada
Masons in Nevada are required to hold a license. Licensing is issued by Nevada State Contractors Board.
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