Mason at Heitkamp Masonry, Inc.
at Heitkamp Masonry, Inc. in Ellisville, MO
About This Program
Heitkamp Masonry, Inc. sponsors this non-union Mason Apprenticeship program in Ellisville, MO. This employer-sponsored, time-based program offers apprentices paid training and direct field experience in the masonry trade, working alongside experienced craftspeople in the greater St. Louis area.
The program runs for 3 years and includes 6,000 hours of on-the-job training combined with 432 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices learn to lay brick, concrete block, and stone; mix and apply mortar; read blueprints and establish job site layout; and safely handle masonry tools and equipment. Classroom instruction covers trade math, masonry materials and techniques, construction drawings, and safety requirements.
Completing the program qualifies apprentices as journey-level masons, a credential that reflects deep craft knowledge and opens doors to higher-wage positions across the construction industry. Ellisville and the broader St. Louis metro region offer consistent demand for skilled masonry professionals in commercial and residential construction.
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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