Mason at Peter Alessandra & Son Paving & Masonry LLC
at Peter Alessandra & Son Paving & Masonry LLC in Mountain Lakes, NJ
About This Program
Peter Alessandra & Son Paving & Masonry LLC in Mountain Lakes, NJ sponsors a registered non-union Mason apprenticeship for those looking to build a career in paving and masonry construction. Apprentices are paid throughout the program, learning the trade from the ground up under experienced professionals in the Morris County area.
This three-year program includes 6,000 hours of on-the-job training and 432 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices gain hands-on experience with masonry and paving materials, developing skills in layout, installation, mortar application, stone and block work, cutting, and safe use of tools and equipment. Related classroom instruction covers trade safety, blueprint reading, construction math, and masonry and paving material knowledge that supports quality workmanship in the field.
Graduates earn journey-level mason credentials, qualifying them to take on independent work across masonry and paving projects in New Jersey's competitive construction market. The dual focus on paving and masonry gives completers a broader skill set and expanded employment options compared to single-trade training.
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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