Mason at Toftee Masonry LLC
at Toftee Masonry LLC in Webster City, IA
About This Program
Toftee Masonry LLC in Webster City, Iowa offers a registered Mason apprenticeship for individuals looking to build a career in the masonry trade in north-central Iowa. This non-union program is paid from the start, allowing apprentices to earn a steady income while gaining the hands-on skills and technical knowledge required to work as a journey-level mason.
The apprenticeship runs for three years and requires 6,000 hours of on-the-job training along with 432 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices work directly with experienced masons at Toftee Masonry LLC, learning brick, block, and stone construction in real project settings. Classroom and technical instruction covers construction safety, trade mathematics, blueprint reading, and the properties and applications of masonry materials used in residential and commercial construction.
Upon completing the program, apprentices earn journey-level mason credentials, enabling them to work independently across the full range of masonry construction tasks. This credential provides a durable foundation for a skilled trades career in Iowa's construction industry.
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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