Bricklayers & Allied Crafts

The Bricklayers & Allied Crafts (BAC) is made up of several different career path divisions like Bricklayers, Pointer Cleaner Caulkers (Tuckpointers), Tile Setters, Tile Finishers, Terrazzo, Plasterers, and Marble.

At least 18 years old
High School Diploma or G.E.D.
Birth Certificate
Valid Driver’s License
Reliable Transportation
Pass an Aptitude Test
Physically Fit to Perform the Work
Pass a Urine Drug Test
Read, Write & Speak in English
If applicable: Military Training Certifications (DD-214)
If applicable: Welding Certifications

Applications are accepted Monday-Friday at the DCTC of ILL 1 Training Center.

Complete application
Submit all required materials
$20 Application fee
Attend a mandatory orientation
Pass an aptitude test
Pass physical assessment
Top scores receive an interview
Applicant is ranked based on all scores

Bricklayers are responsible for the installation of brick, stone, structural tile, marble, concrete block, pre-cast concrete panels (which may involve welding), fabricated masonry panels, and other masonry materials.

Their work involves constructing or repairing walls, partitions, fireplaces, sewers, and various structures. Bricklayers are also skilled in installing firebrick linings in industrial furnaces.

DCTC of ILL 1 Training Center
2140 Corporate Drive
Addison, IL 60101

(630) 953-0835

BAC2SCHOOL.ORG
BACADC1.ORG

Monday-Friday
7AM-3:30PM

Minimum of 160 hours of Classroom training per year.
Minimum of 1,500 hours of on-the-job training per year.

10% pay increase based on work hours, typically every 6 months until Journeylevel.

Commonly known as Tuckpointers, these workers specialize in restoring and maintaining masonry buildings. Their tasks include cleaning masonry surfaces, applying caulk, performing tuckpointing using various types of mortar and sealants, replacing lintels, and repairing deteriorating masonry and concrete structures. These skilled professionals play a key role in preserving and enhancing the appearance and structural integrity of buildings through meticulous and precise restoration work.

DCTC of ILL 1 Training Center
2140 Corporate Drive
Addison, IL 60101

(630) 396-7156

BAC2SCHOOL.ORG
BACADC1.ORG

Monday-Friday
7AM-3:30PM

Minimum of 160 hours of Classroom training per year.
Minimum of 1,500 hours of on-the-job training per year.

10% pay increase based on work hours, typically every 6 months until Journeylevel.

Monday-Friday
7AM-3:30PM

8,000 hours of PAID on-the-job training to complete program.

10% pay increase for every 1,000 hours worked until Journeylevel.

DCTC of ILL 1 Training Center
2140 Corporate Drive
Addison, IL 60101

(630) 396-7148

BAC2SCHOOL.ORG
BACADC1.ORG

Tile Layers design and install ceramic, mosaic, quarry, marble, and decorative tiles, along with gauged porcelain panels. Their responsibilities extend to preparing substrates for tile installation and implementing crack isolation and waterproofing to ensure a durable and high-quality finish.

Monday-Friday
7AM-3:30PM

4,000 hours of PAID on-the-job training to complete program.

10% pay increase for every 1,000 hours worked until Journeylevel.

DCTC of ILL 1 Training Center
2140 Corporate Drive
Addison, IL 60101

(630) 396-7148

BAC2SCHOOL.ORG
BACADC1.ORG

Tile Finishers play a role in the final stages of tile installation. Their responsibilities encompass grouting, cleaning, polishing, and handling of ceramic tiles and other materials installed by ceramic tile setters. They mix mortars used in the installation process. Other duties include unloading materials, covering finished floors, and efficiently cleaning and removing all waste and materials.

Terrazzo workers are skilled in crafting decorative surfaces by embedding small chips of marble, granite, or glass into a cement or epoxy binder. Using equipment, these workers grind and polish the terrazzo to achieve a smooth and lustrous finish in various materials such as flooring and countertops. There are two divisions, Terrazzo Finishers and Terrazzo Mechanics.