Elevator Constructor at Elevator Constructors, Local 3 Joint Apprenticeship Program
at Elevator Constructors, Local 3 Joint Apprenticeship Program in Ellisville, MO
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
The Elevator Constructors Local 3 Joint Apprenticeship Program in Ellisville, MO provides a union-affiliated (JATC) registered apprenticeship in the elevator construction trade. Sponsored by the International Union of Elevator Constructors, this program combines employer-based field training with structured technical instruction, and apprentices receive pay throughout the entire training period.
The program is time-based and lasts four years, with 8,000 hours of on-the-job training and 576 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices develop skills in installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and modernizing elevators, escalators, and other lifting systems. Classroom coursework addresses electrical theory, hydraulic systems, mechanical components, applicable safety codes, and technical blueprint reading.
Upon graduating, apprentices achieve journeyman elevator constructor status and the professional standing that comes with IUEC Local 3 membership. The program prepares workers for long-term careers in both new construction and ongoing maintenance of vertical transportation systems, supported by union wages, benefits, and job security.
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 Missouri
Elevator Constructors in Missouri are required to hold a license. Licensing is issued by Missouri Department of Labor and Industrial Relations, Division of Labor Standards, Elevator Safety Program.
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