Roofer at Quad City Roofers JATC Local #32
at Quad City Roofers JATC Local #32 in Rock Island, IL
About This Program
Quad City Roofers JATC Local #32 sponsors a registered union Roofer Apprenticeship in Rock Island, IL. As a Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee program, this apprenticeship offers union wages, structured training, and the full backing of Local 32 for apprentices working in the Quad Cities region.
The program spans three years and includes 4,000 hours of on-the-job training paired with 432 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices develop skills in installing, repairing, and maintaining commercial and residential roofing systems, including single-ply, built-up, and modified bitumen roofing. Classroom instruction covers safety regulations, roofing materials, waterproofing techniques, and building codes applicable to the Illinois and Iowa Quad Cities area.
Graduates achieve journey-level union status with Local 32, qualifying them for union-scale pay and benefits with signatory contractors. The Quad Cities' diverse industrial and commercial construction base offers steady employment opportunities for qualified journey-level roofers.
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.
How to Apply
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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