Cement Masons

To obtain experience, try to work as a helper to a cement mason. It will take up to three years to become a journeyman cement mason.

As a cement mason, you will be involved in a great amount of physical, often strenuous, work. You may be required to show your physical fitness by, for example, lifting a 100-pound sack of sand to your shoulder height and carrying it 50 feet.

You should enjoy doing demanding work and be disciplined and motivated enough to do your job without close and constant supervision. The ability to get along with coworkers is important, as most cement masons work in teams. Also, you should have a valid driver's license.