Nebraska Elevator Constructors

Chicago Ridge, ILEmployerRegistered Apprenticeship

About Nebraska Elevator Constructors

Nebraska Elevator Constructors is a registered apprenticeship sponsor in Chicago Ridge, IL. It currently lists an apprenticeship pathway in Elevator Constructor. As a registered apprenticeship sponsor, it offers earn-while-you-learn training that combines paid on-the-job experience with related classroom instruction. Use this page to review current occupations, contact details, and sponsor information before applying.

Contact Information

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(773) 668-6818

echristensen@neiep.org

5860 W. 111th St., Chicago Ridge, IL 60415

Apprenticeship Programs(1)

Elevator Constructor

Time-BasedPaid Training

Duration

4 years

OJT Hours

8,000

RTI Hours

576

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.

View full elevator constructorcareer guide →BLS, May 2023

What to Expect as a 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.