Elevator Constructor at Atlantic Blueridge Elevator

Atlantic Blueridge Elevator sponsors a registered Elevator Constructor apprenticeship in Chesapeake, VA. This non-union, employer-sponsored program offers individuals a structured path into the elevator trade, combining supervised field work with formal technical education. Apprentices are compensated throughout the entire training period.

The apprenticeship is four years in length and includes 8,000 hours of on-the-job training and 576 hours of related technical instruction. Working under experienced elevator mechanics, apprentices develop skills in the installation, maintenance, repair, and modernization of elevator and escalator systems. Classroom instruction covers electrical fundamentals, mechanical and hydraulic systems, safety codes, and relevant regulations.

Graduates complete the program as journey-level Elevator Constructors ready to take on independent field responsibilities across a variety of project types. A registered apprenticeship with Atlantic Blueridge Elevator in Chesapeake provides practical experience in a growing Mid-Atlantic market, laying the groundwork for a stable and technically rewarding career in vertical transportation.