Elevator Constructor at D C Elevator Inc
at D C Elevator Inc in Lexington, KY
About This Program
D C Elevator Inc. sponsors this registered Elevator Constructor apprenticeship in Lexington, KY. This non-union, employer-sponsored program provides a structured path into the elevator trade for individuals who want to earn while they learn. Apprentices receive pay from their first day working under experienced mechanics and gain increasing responsibility as their competency grows over the course of the program.
The apprenticeship is four years in length, comprising 8,000 hours of on-the-job training and 576 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices work on the installation, maintenance, and repair of elevators and related equipment, developing skills in mechanical assembly, electrical wiring, hydraulic systems, blueprint interpretation, and safety code compliance under ASME A17.1 standards.
Upon completing the program, graduates are qualified to work as journey-level elevator constructors. Lexington's commercial and healthcare construction activity supports consistent local demand for skilled elevator mechanics, and the technical credentials earned through this apprenticeship travel well across the broader region.
Wage & Training
Journeyman Wage
$47
OJT Hours
8,000
RTI Hours
576
Duration
4 years
Wage data is the national median for this occupation (BLS, May 2023), not specific to this program.
How to Apply
Elevator Constructor Career Outlook
National Median
$46.56/hr
~$96,844.8/yr
Apprentice Start
$25/hr
Earn while you learn
Job Outlook
Elevator constructor employment is projected to grow faster than average, driven by new high-rise construction, elevator modernization requirements, and building code changes mandating accessibility upgrades. The small size of the workforce relative to the installed base of equipment means strong job security. Aging elevator systems in major cities require ongoing modernization, creating sustained demand.
What to Expect as an Elevator Constructor Apprentice
Duration
4 years of combined on-the-job training and classroom instruction
On-the-Job Training
~40 hours/week of hands-on work under journeyman supervision (8,000 total hours)
Classroom Instruction
576 hours of related technical instruction (~144 hours/year)
Paid Training
You earn a wage from day one, starting at a percentage of the journeyman rate and increasing as you progress
Time-based program: You'll progress through the program based on completing a set number of hours in both on-the-job training and classroom instruction.
Trade School vs. Apprenticeship for Elevator Constructor
Apprenticeship
Trade School
Licensing in Kentucky
Elevator Constructors in Kentucky are required to hold a license. Licensing is issued by Kentucky Labor Cabinet, Division of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Inspection, Elevator Safety Program.
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