Elevator Constructor at International Union of Elevator Constructors, Local 24
at International Union of Elevator Constructors, Local 24 in Birmingham, AL
About This Program
The International Union of Elevator Constructors, Local 24 sponsors this union elevator constructor apprenticeship in Birmingham, AL. Affiliated with the IUEC, this JATC program brings together local employers and union resources to train apprentices according to nationally recognized standards. Apprentices are paid throughout the program and see their wages increase as they advance.
The apprenticeship is four years in length, structured around 8,000 hours of on-the-job training and 576 hours of related technical instruction. On the job, apprentices work alongside experienced elevator constructors installing, repairing, and modernizing elevators, escalators, dumbwaiters, and other conveyance equipment. Classroom training covers electrical theory, hydraulic and traction drive systems, ASME safety codes, and technical blueprint reading.
Graduates earn journeyman elevator constructor status upon completion — a credential that positions them for well-paying, long-term employment in a trade that requires specialized knowledge not easily replaced. Local 24's program provides a solid foundation for a career in Birmingham and beyond.
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.
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 Alabama
Elevator Constructors in Alabama are required to hold a license. Licensing is issued by Alabama Department of Labor, Elevator Safety Unit.
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