Cement Mason at Operative Plasterers & Cement Masons Local 908
at Operative Plasterers & Cement Masons Local 908 in Cape Girardeau, MO
About This Program
Operative Plasterers & Cement Masons Local 908 sponsors this union cement mason apprenticeship in Cape Girardeau, MO. As a JATC-affiliated program, it is jointly managed by the union and participating employers to ensure training quality and relevance to the construction industry in southeastern Missouri. Apprentices earn pay from the beginning of the program, providing a practical and accessible route into a skilled trade.
The program lasts 3 years and includes 6,000 hours of on-the-job training plus 432 hours of related technical instruction. Field training covers the core competencies of cement masonry, including concrete placement, finishing, patching, and working with both hand tools and power equipment. Classroom sessions address concrete technology, safety standards, construction drawing interpretation, and professional finishing practices.
Graduates complete the program as journeyman cement masons with full union credentials, recognized in the construction industry throughout Missouri and the surrounding multi-state area. Union membership through Local 908 connects graduates to collectively bargained wages and benefits, supporting a strong foundation for a career in the trades.
Wage & Training
OJT Hours
6,000
RTI Hours
432
Duration
3 years
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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