Mason at Dubon Masonry Construction LLC

Time-BasedRegistered ApprenticeshipPaid Training

at Dubon Masonry Construction LLC in East Greenwich, RI

About This Program

Dubon Masonry Construction LLC sponsors this Mason apprenticeship based in East Greenwich, RI. This employer-sponsored, time-based program gives apprentices the opportunity to learn the masonry trade directly on the job, working alongside skilled craftspeople on residential and commercial construction projects in Rhode Island.

The program spans three years and includes 6,000 hours of paid on-the-job training combined with 432 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices build skills in brick, block, and stone masonry, mortar mixing and placement, surface finishing, and job site safety. Technical coursework reinforces field training with instruction in blueprint reading, trade math, and construction standards.

Graduates complete the program as journey-level masons ready to work independently in the New England construction market. With training integrated directly into daily work at Dubon Masonry Construction, apprentices benefit from close mentorship and real-world project experience from the very start of the program.

Wage & Training

Journeyman Wage

$24

BLS 2023

OJT Hours

6,000

Apprenticeship.gov 2025

RTI Hours

432

Apprenticeship.gov 2025

Duration

3 years

Apprenticeship.gov 2025

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.

Trade School vs. Apprenticeship for Mason

Apprenticeship

Cost$0 (earn while you learn)
Duration3 years
Starting wage$15.00/hr
Journeyman wage$24.19/hr
CredentialJourneyman card

Trade School

Cost$5,000–$20,000+
Duration6–24 months
Starting wageEntry-level
ExperienceHands-on labs
CredentialCertificate / diploma

Licensing in Rhode Island

Masons in Rhode Island are required to hold a license. Licensing is issued by Rhode Island Department of Labor and Training, Board of Design Professionals.

View full Rhode Islandlicensing requirements →

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