Mason at Keivit Concrete & Masonry
at Keivit Concrete & Masonry in Oak Ridge, NJ
About This Program
Keivit Concrete & Masonry in Oak Ridge, NJ sponsors a registered non-union Mason apprenticeship for individuals looking to enter the concrete and masonry trades through paid, structured training. Located in Passaic County, the program provides apprentices with hands-on experience in a region with diverse residential and commercial construction needs.
The three-year program includes 6,000 hours of on-the-job training combined with 432 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices learn masonry fundamentals by working with brick, block, stone, and concrete materials on active job sites. Skills developed include layout and measurement, mortar mixing, masonry installation, cutting, joint work, and scaffold safety. Classroom instruction covers trade safety practices, construction drawing interpretation, masonry math, and knowledge of concrete and masonry materials.
Upon completion, graduates hold journey-level mason credentials that are recognized throughout New Jersey's construction industry. The combination of masonry and concrete experience gained through this program gives completers a well-rounded skill set that is applicable across a variety of construction and renovation project types.
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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