Cement Mason . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 Cement Mason

Cement Masons help build our ever-changing skyline and roadways.

Cement masons perform all types of concrete work at some of St. Louis’ best known landmarks, such as sports facilities.

Cement Mason

WORK DESCRIPTION: Laborers are the most diverse craft in the construction industry. Laborers are present at every stage of construction in every industry and work directly with every craft in construction.

Laborer tasks are broad and encompass parts of nearly every other construction craft in this manual, from demolition work using oxyacetylene, HPG/liquid oxygen and air plasma cutting equipment to setup and operation of levels, transits, laser beam equipment and global positioning systems used in site grading and excavation work to asbestos and lead abatement as well as hazardous waste operations, including removal of radioactive-contaminated soils and structures.

As laborer tasks are varied, laborers must have skill in a multitude of areas. Adaptability is a key component for success.

TRAINING PROGRAM: On-the-Job Training: Classroom: Duration: Location: 4000 Hours 300-368 Hours 3 Years High Hill, MO

The Construction Craft Laborer Apprenticeship Program consists of 4,000 hours of on-the-job training and, depending on courses selected, 300 to 368 hours of off-site training at the Laborers-Contractors Training Center located near High Hill, Mo.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS: 18 years of age or older Copy of birth certificate or Photo ID Copy of high school diploma, G.E.D., or transcripts

APPLICATION PROCESS: Applicants for the apprenticeship program must apply at the apprenticeship office of the Laborers-Contractors Training Center in High Hill, Mo. Applications are accepted on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays throughout the year from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. (except holidays).

Email: apprentice@laborers-highhill.org Web site: www.laborers-highhill.org