Cement Mason Apprentice

Cement Masons finished the exposed surfaces on many types of construction projects ranging from small jobs, such as the finishing of patios, floors and sidewalks, to work on miles of concrete highways, foundations and walls of large buildings.  The cement finisher levels the surface with a “straightedge” (a flat tool long enough to extend across the poured concrete area).  A “float” (a rectangular, flat surfaced hand tool) and other

hand tools are used to fill depressions and remove high spots, and to draw cement to the surface of the mixture in preparation for the final finishing operations. The cement finisher’s knowledge of materials is essential to the quality of work.  They must be familiar with working characteristics of cement and concrete mixes, such as those containing substances to speed or slow the setting time, and those which are used to construct weight-supporting walls or surfaces of specified strengths.

Basic Qualifications

  1. 1. Applicant must be at least 18 years of age. Copy of birth certificate required.
  2. 2. Applicants must be able to perform essential job functions of the trade.
  3. 3. Applicants must have completed high school, GED or complete GED within 60 days of enrollment (proof or high school diploma, G.E.D. certificate, or enrollment in a G.E.D. program required).
  4. 4. Applicants securing employment will be required to take an urinalysis test for drugs. The test will be paid for by the Apprenticeship Fund.  Any applicant who has a positive urinalysis test, or who has refused to take such a test, will not be accepted into the Apprenticeship Program, but may re-apply after one year from the date of the urinalysis test.

Applications - When and Where to Apply

Applications will be accepted by the Cement Masons Joint Apprenticeship Committee only on the first and third working Mondays of each month between the hours of 8:00 am to 12 noon at the Builders’ Association Training Center at 105 W. 12th Avenue, North Kansas City, Missouri.

Note: Each applicant must present one copy of the following documents to obtain an application:  birth certificate, high school transcript (diploma or GED - if graduated from high school or passed the GED test). A copy of the Form DD 214 is needed , if a veteran.  All documents will be kept by the Committee, so present only duplicated copies which you do not want returned.

Note: This is a semi-annual announcement informing the public that applications will be taken on a monthly basis during the year.

The recruitment, selection, employment and training of apprentices during their apprenticeship shall be without discrimination because of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability or sex.  The sponsor will take affirmative action to provide equal opportunity in apprenticeship and will operate the apprenticeship program as stated in their standards.

Questions regarding this program can be directed to Ed Pekarek, Coordinator; (816)595-4132.