JOB DESCRIPTION
Screening, floating and troweling
of cement surfaces; work on concrete construction (buildings,
floors, curbs, sidewalks,
highways); laying, spreading and finishing of concrete;
setting of curb forms and expansion strips in buildings,
sidewalks and driveways; sawing and scoring all concrete;
operation of machinery (floats, troweling machines,
cement guns, etc.).
APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM
Applications
are accepted year round. Call to set up appointment:
Cement
Mason Apprenticeship Training Center
2180 Old Highway 8
New Brighton, MN 55112
Phone (651) 783-8422
Email:
local633@mtn.org
Program is a 3-year program that includes:
- 6,000 hours
of on-the-job training.
- A minimum of 144 hours per
year of classes
- Most
of which are at the training center.
- These
can be held during the winter months
- 1
full week every five weeks
- A probationary period of 500
working hours.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Must be 18 years of age or older.
- Must be a high school
graduate, or have a Certificate of Equivalency (GED),
and furnish a transcript
or certificate at the time of application.
- Must be a citizen of the United States
or of Canada.
HIRING
AND SELECTION PROCEDURES
Interviews will be conducted when
the employment situation warrants placement of apprentices.
Applicants shall be notified of the time and location
of their interview. The JAC will rank each applicant
based on the interview.
Applicants will be placed on a ranked list in descending
order according to their score received on the interview.
Each applicant will be notified of his/her final score.
All records relating to applicants and apprentices shall
be maintained for five years.
Applicants will need to obtain a letter
of intent to hire from as sponsoring contractor in order
to become an apprentice. Tools Required
Basic hand tools such as trowels, floats
and edgers. Initial costs are about $200.
Transportation Requirements
Worker must provide own transportation.
Hours
Eight (8) hours daily between 7:00 AM and 7:00
PM. Somewhat seasonal averaging about 1,400 hours per
year.
Wages
Starting wage for apprentice is 70%
of the journeyperson's wage, with a 5% raise for every
1,000 hours worked. Fringe benefits provided.
Journeyman
Wages Effective May 1, 2002 |
| Comm. Base
Wage |
| Journeyman |
$27.34 |
| Foreman |
28.93 |
| |
|
| Hwy/Hvy Base
Wage |
| Journeyman |
$26.14 |
| Foreman |
27.44 |
| |
|
| Fringe Benefits |
| Health/Welfare |
$3.26 |
| Pension |
5.70 |
| Savings |
3.45 |
| Training |
.35 |
| |
|
| Total Package
|
| Builder |
$36.65 |
| Hwy/Heavy |
35.45 |
Apprentice
Wages Effective May 1, 2002 |
| Commercial |
| 1000 hrs |
70% |
$19.14 |
| 2000 hrs |
75% |
20.51 |
| 3000 hrs |
80% |
21.87 |
| 4000 hrs |
85% |
23.24 |
| 5000 hrs |
90% |
24.61 |
| 6000 hrs |
95% |
25.97 |
| |
|
|
| Hwy/Heavy |
| 1000 hrs |
70% |
$18.30 |
| 2000 hrs |
75% |
19.61 |
| 3000 hrs |
80% |
20.91 |
| 4000 hrs |
85% |
22.22 |
| 5000 hrs |
90% |
23.53 |
| 6000 hrs |
95% |
24.83 |
Union Fees
Initiation fee is $257.50. Union membership
dues are $39 each month for apprentices and $1.90 per
hour working
dues deducted from paycheck.
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