Elevator Constructor at National Elevator Industry Education Program NEIEP (IUEC)
at National Elevator Industry Education Program NEIEP (IUEC) in Goodlettsville, TN
About This Program
The National Elevator Industry Education Program (NEIEP), affiliated with the International Union of Elevator Constructors, offers a union Elevator Constructor apprenticeship based in Goodlettsville, TN. NEIEP is the primary training and education arm of the IUEC, providing standardized curriculum and resources to elevator apprentices and journeymen across the country. Apprentices are paid throughout the program.
This four-year, time-based apprenticeship includes 8,000 hours of on-the-job training and 576 hours of related technical instruction. NEIEP's curriculum covers the full range of elevator constructor skills, including installation of traction and hydraulic elevator systems, escalator maintenance, electrical troubleshooting, code compliance, and workplace safety. Training is designed to meet the demands of modern vertical transportation technology.
Graduates complete the program as IUEC-affiliated journeyman Elevator Constructors with nationally recognized credentials. The NEIEP's connection to the broader IUEC network opens doors to employment opportunities and career development across multiple states, making it one of the most comprehensive pathways into the elevator construction trade.
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
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 Tennessee
Elevator Constructors in Tennessee are required to hold a license. Licensing is issued by Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance, Division of Fire Prevention, Elevator and Amusement Device Safety Program.
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