Build Your Career

Build Your Career

It all starts as a mason tender to learn the basic skills through the Masonry Training Institute. From there, WASCO offers over 20 career paths many with increasing responsibility and pay.

Mason Tender

3 Levels

Mason Tender

Acts as an assistant to the mason by keeping mason supplied with material to construct wall. Also, but not limited to, building scaffolds, mixes mortar, preforms saw cuts and general clean up duties.

Bricklayer Apprentice

Bricklayer Apprentice

Learning the masonry trade through a accredited training program that has both classroom and field on the job training.

Grout Specialist

Grout Specialist

Understands & demonstrates set-up, pumping & clean-up of entire concrete grout pumping process.

Cleaning Specialist

Cleaning Specialist

Knowledge & skill of multiple masonry cleaning methods and safe use of proper type of chemical cleaning agents.

Forklift Operator

3 Levels

Forklift Operator

Knowledge & Skill to safely operate lift and preform general maintenance of large construction forklift on construction project sites.

Labor Foreman

Labor Foreman

Is responsible to lead masonry team to safely & productively complete projects. Work directly with field site employees under direction of Field Supervisor or Project Mgr.

Scaffolding Specialist

4 Types

Scaffolding Specialist

Are responsible for safely building, maintaining and taking down various types of masonry scaffold structures.

Paver Tech

Paver Tech

Knowledge and experience with interlocking pavers both hand and machine set applications for sidewalks, walkway, patios, driveways and parking lots.

Retaining Wall Tech

Retaining Wall Tech

Experience in hardscapes including Segmental and interlocking engineered retaining walls with step installation, proper drainage and grading.

Restoration Apprentice

Restoration Apprentice

Learning the masonry restoration specialty trade through an accredited training program that has both classroom and field on the job training.

Bricklayer Journeyman

Bricklayer Journeyman

A mason is a skilled trades person who works with different types of materials including brick, block and stone to build structures.

Foreman Assistant

Foreman Assistant

Assists foreman to ensure project site safety and productivity are maximized. Works hands on with the site employees.

Foreman

Foreman

Is responsible to lead masonry team on the project site to safely and productively complete projects. Works hands on with the site employees.

Job Supervisor

Job Supervisor

Completes masonry projects by planning, organizing & controlling multiple crews. Also completes safety / quality inspection on site and works with any subcontractors.

Field Supervisor

Field Supervisor

Ensures construction site is safe and work is carried out to assigned schedule and resolves problems that arise. Keeps records and reports on production and looks to improve efficiency.

Project Manager

Project Manager

Controls time, cost and quality of construction projects. Often negotiates with architects, vendors, other trades and workers. May oversee multiple projects or single large project.

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Restoration Journeyman

Restoration Journeyman

A skilled tradesman with knowledge of masonry process such as masonry cut out and tuckpointing, patching and repointing, cleaning masonry, leak investigation and flashing repairs, caulking and coatings.

Foreman Assistant

Foreman Assistant

Assists foreman to ensure project site safety and productivity are maximized. Works hands on with the site employees.

Foreman

3 Levels

Foreman

Is responsible to lead masonry team on the project site to safely and productively complete projects. Works hands on with the site employees.

Job Supervisor

2 Levels

Job Supervisor

Completes masonry projects by planning, organizing & controlling multiple crews. Also completes safety / quality inspection on site and works with any subcontractors.

Restoration Superintendent

Restoration Superintendent

Controls revenues, time, costs, and quality of construction for projects. Has dedicated crews for completion of generated revenue from established customer base. Negotiates work with owners, property managers, architects, and general contractors. Will oversee multiple projects at a time.

Project Manager

Project Manager

Controls time, cost and quality of construction projects. Often negotiates with architects, vendors, other trades and workers. May oversee multiple projects or single large project.

  • Mason Tender - 3 Levels

    Acts as an assistant to the mason by keeping mason supplied with material to construct wall. Also, but not limited to, building scaffolds, mixes mortar, preforms saw cuts and general clean up duties.

    • Bricklayer Apprentice

      Learning the masonry trade through a accredited training program that has both classroom and field on the job training.

      • Bricklayer Journeyman

        A mason is a skilled trades person who works with different types of materials including brick, block and stone to build structures.

      • Foreman Assistant

        Assists foreman to ensure project site safety and productivity are maximized. Works hands on with the site employees.

      • Foreman

        Is responsible to lead masonry team on the project site to safely and productively complete projects. Works hands on with the site employees.

      • Job Supervisor

        Completes masonry projects by planning, organizing & controlling multiple crews. Also completes safety / quality inspection on site and works with any subcontractors.

      • Field Supervisor

        Ensures construction site is safe and work is carried out to assigned schedule and resolves problems that arise. Keeps records and reports on production and looks to improve efficiency.

      • Project Manager

        Controls time, cost and quality of construction projects. Often negotiates with architects, vendors, other trades and workers. May oversee multiple projects or single large project.

    • Grout Specialist

      Understands & demonstrates set-up, pumping & clean-up of entire concrete grout pumping process.

    • Cleaning Specialist

      Knowledge & skill of multiple masonry cleaning methods and safe use of proper type of chemical cleaning agents.

    • Forklift Operator - 3 Levels

      Knowledge & Skill to safely operate lift and preform general maintenance of large construction forklift on construction project sites.

    • Labor Foreman

      Is responsible to lead masonry team to safely & productively complete projects. Work directly with field site employees under direction of Field Supervisor or Project Mgr.

    • Scaffolding Specialist - 4 Types

      Are responsible for safely building, maintaining and taking down various types of masonry scaffold structures.

    • Paver Tech

      Knowledge and experience with interlocking pavers both hand and machine set applications for sidewalks, walkway, patios, driveways and parking lots.

    • Retaining Wall Tech

      Experience in hardscapes including Segmental and interlocking engineered retaining walls with step installation, proper drainage and grading.

    • Restoration Apprentice

      Learning the masonry restoration specialty trade through an accredited training program that has both classroom and field on the job training.

      • Restoration Journeyman

        A skilled tradesman with knowledge of masonry process such as masonry cut out and tuckpointing, patching and repointing, cleaning masonry, leak investigation and flashing repairs, caulking and coatings.

      • Foreman Assistant

        Assists foreman to ensure project site safety and productivity are maximized. Works hands on with the site employees.

      • Foreman - 3 Levels

        Is responsible to lead masonry team on the project site to safely and productively complete projects. Works hands on with the site employees.

      • Job Supervisor - 2 Levels

        Completes masonry projects by planning, organizing & controlling multiple crews. Also completes safety / quality inspection on site and works with any subcontractors.

      • Restoration Superintendent

        Controls revenues, time, costs, and quality of construction for projects. Has dedicated crews for completion of generated revenue from established customer base. Negotiates work with owners, property managers, architects, and general contractors. Will oversee multiple projects at a time.

      • Project Manager

        Controls time, cost and quality of construction projects. Often negotiates with architects, vendors, other trades and workers. May oversee multiple projects or single large project.

Mason Tender

Mason Tender Certifications, Pay, and Courses

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