Cement Mason at (Pittsburgh) Cement Masons Local 526 JATC
at (Pittsburgh) Cement Masons Local 526 JATC in Pittsburgh, PA
About This Program
Pittsburgh Cement Masons Local 526 JATC sponsors this union cement mason apprenticeship in Pittsburgh, PA. Affiliated with Local 526 and administered through a Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee, this program combines union standards with hands-on construction experience to produce skilled journeyman cement masons.
The program spans three years and consists of 6,000 hours of on-the-job training along with 432 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices learn to place and finish concrete on commercial, industrial, and infrastructure job sites throughout the Pittsburgh area. Technical coursework includes construction safety, concrete mix design, surface preparation, and tool operation. Apprentices earn competitive wages that increase as they advance through the program.
Completing this apprenticeship earns graduates journeyman status under Local 526, with full access to union wages, health benefits, and pension contributions. The JATC framework ensures a consistent, high-quality training experience aligned with industry demands in the greater Pittsburgh construction market.
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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