Roofer at (Erie) Roofers Local 210 JATC
at (Erie) Roofers Local 210 JATC in Erie, PA
About This Program
Roofers Local 210 JATC offers a registered union Roofer apprenticeship in Erie, Pennsylvania. Sponsored by the Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee of Local 210, this program provides apprentices with paid training through union roofing contractors serving the Erie region. Apprentices begin earning wages on day one and receive increases as they progress through the program.
Over three years, apprentices complete 4,000 hours of on-the-job training and 432 hours of related technical instruction. Field work includes commercial roofing installation, waterproofing applications, flashing, insulation, and job site safety. Classroom instruction covers roofing systems and materials, building codes, blueprint reading, trade math, and OSHA compliance, preparing apprentices for the full range of responsibilities in the trade.
Graduates earn journeyman roofer status and union membership with Local 210. Union journeymen benefit from collectively bargained wages, health benefits, and retirement programs. Erie's construction sector provides consistent opportunities for qualified journey-level roofers in both commercial and industrial markets.
Wage & Training
Journeyman Wage
$22
OJT Hours
4,000
RTI Hours
432
Duration
3 years
Wage data is the national median for this occupation (BLS, May 2023), not specific to this program.
Roofer Career Outlook
National Median
$22.34/hr
~$46,467.2/yr
Apprentice Start
$14/hr
Earn while you learn
Job Outlook
Roofer employment is projected to grow, driven by ongoing roof replacement needs and new construction. Severe weather events and aging building stock create consistent demand for roof repair and replacement. Commercial roofing, particularly energy-efficient and green roof systems, is a growing specialization.
What to Expect as a Roofer Apprentice
Duration
3 years of combined on-the-job training and classroom instruction
On-the-Job Training
~27 hours/week of hands-on work under journeyman supervision (4,000 total hours)
Classroom Instruction
432 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.
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