Elevator Constructor at Elevator Constructors Local #34 JATC
at Elevator Constructors Local #34 JATC in Indianapolis, IN
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.
About This Program
Elevator Constructors Local 34 JATC sponsors this union Elevator Constructor apprenticeship in Indianapolis, IN. Affiliated with the International Union of Elevator Constructors, this Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee program delivers structured, paid training that combines field work with technical education. Apprentices earn wages and union benefits from their first day, with pay scales that increase as they advance through the program.
The apprenticeship is four years long and includes 8,000 hours of on-the-job training and 576 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices work alongside journey-level mechanics on installation, modernization, maintenance, and repair of elevators, escalators, and other lifting equipment throughout the Indianapolis metro area. Technical courses cover electrical systems, hydraulics, mechanical components, safety inspections, and ASME A17.1 code compliance.
Graduates earn journey-level status and full union membership with IUEC Local 34, positioning them for stable, well-compensated careers in one of the construction industry's most technically demanding trades. Indianapolis's ongoing commercial and institutional development supports continued demand for skilled elevator constructors.
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 Indiana
Elevator Constructors in Indiana are required to hold a license. Licensing is issued by Indiana Department of Homeland Security, Elevator Safety Division.
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