Cement Mason at OPERATIVE PLASTERERS and CEMENT MASONS LOCAL 518
at OPERATIVE PLASTERERS and CEMENT MASONS LOCAL 518 in North Kansas City, MO
About This Program
Operative Plasterers and Cement Masons Local 518 sponsors this union cement mason apprenticeship in North Kansas City, MO. Administered through a JATC structure, the program combines union labor standards with employer partnership to deliver rigorous, practical training in the cement mason trade. Apprentices receive wages throughout the program, making it possible to build a career and earn a living simultaneously.
This time-based program runs for 3 years, incorporating 6,000 hours of on-the-job training and 432 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices gain field experience in concrete placement, floating and troweling, edging, and surface curing across a variety of construction project types in the Kansas City area. Classroom instruction addresses construction safety, concrete materials, technical blueprint reading, and finishing methodology.
Upon completing the apprenticeship, graduates hold journeyman cement mason credentials recognized throughout Missouri and the surrounding region. Union membership through Local 518 provides access to negotiated wages, health benefits, and retirement plans, supporting a stable and rewarding career in the construction trades.
Wage & Training
OJT Hours
6,000
RTI Hours
432
Duration
3 years
How to Apply
What to Expect as a Cement 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.
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