Elevator Constructor at Elevator Constructors Local 140

Elevator Constructors Local 140 sponsors this union elevator constructor apprenticeship in Phoenix, AZ. Operating as a JATC program through the International Union of Elevator Constructors, Local 140 partners with regional employers to provide apprentices with structured, paid training in one of the nation's fastest-growing metropolitan areas. Apprentice wages increase progressively throughout the program.

The program runs four years and is structured around 8,000 hours of on-the-job training and 576 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices work on active job sites installing, adjusting, and maintaining elevators, escalators, moving walkways, and related equipment. Technical instruction covers electrical systems, hydraulic and traction drive mechanisms, safety code requirements under ASME A17.1, and how to read and interpret construction blueprints.

Graduates become journeyman elevator constructors — a designation that reflects mastery of a complex and specialized trade. Phoenix's ongoing construction activity and aging building stock create consistent demand for skilled elevator professionals, making this Local 140 apprenticeship a strong investment in a long-term career.