Elevator Constructor at Elevator Constructors Local 140
at Elevator Constructors Local 140 in Phoenix, AZ
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
About This Program
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.
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.
This is a union-affiliated program. Union apprenticeships typically offer strong benefits packages, pension contributions, and structured career advancement through the local hall.
Trade School vs. Apprenticeship for Elevator Constructor
Apprenticeship
Trade School
Licensing in Arizona
Elevator Constructors in Arizona are required to hold a license. Licensing is issued by Arizona Department of Occupational Safety and Health (ADOSH), Elevator Safety Program.
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