Mason at Ciro Diiorio Masonry and Land-Scaping LLC
at Ciro Diiorio Masonry and Land-Scaping LLC in Marshalltown, IA
About This Program
The Mason Apprenticeship sponsored by Ciro Diiorio Masonry and Land-Scaping LLC offers hands-on training in the masonry trades in Marshalltown, Iowa. This is a non-union, employer-sponsored program where apprentices earn a wage from day one while building practical skills on real job sites.
The program runs for 3 years and combines 6,000 hours of on-the-job training with 432 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices learn to lay brick, block, and stone; mix and apply mortar; read blueprints; and work safely on construction sites. Classroom instruction covers trade math, building codes, and materials science to reinforce field experience.
Upon completing the program, apprentices are prepared to work as journey-level masons. Masonry is a skilled trade in steady demand for residential, commercial, and infrastructure construction, offering a durable career path with opportunities for advancement into supervisory or specialty roles.
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.
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