Elevator Constructor at Elevator Constructors Lu #4 JATC
at Elevator Constructors Lu #4 JATC in Dorchester, MA
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 Union 4 JATC sponsors this union Elevator Constructor apprenticeship in Dorchester, MA. Affiliated with the International Union of Elevator Constructors, this Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee program offers paid training with union wages and benefits from the outset. Apprentices work alongside experienced journey-level mechanics on active job sites across the greater Boston area and the broader New England region.
The four-year program encompasses 8,000 hours of on-the-job training and 576 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices develop comprehensive skills in elevator installation, escalator maintenance, hydraulic systems, control wiring, and safety inspection procedures. Technical coursework covers electrical theory, mechanical engineering principles, blueprint interpretation, and compliance with ASME A17.1 safety codes.
Graduates of the program earn journey-level status as elevator constructors and full membership in the IUEC. Boston's dense commercial, residential, and institutional construction market creates robust, ongoing demand for skilled elevator mechanics, and union membership provides access to a strong network of employment opportunities throughout the region.
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 Massachusetts
Elevator Constructors in Massachusetts are required to hold a license. Licensing is issued by Massachusetts Department of Public Safety, Elevator Program.
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