Elevator Constructor at Right Elevator, Inc.
at Right Elevator, Inc. in Johnstown, PA
About This Program
Right Elevator, Inc. offers a registered Elevator Constructor apprenticeship in Johnstown, PA. This employer-sponsored, non-union program is designed to train motivated individuals in the technical and practical skills required to work on vertical transportation systems. Apprentices are paid throughout every stage of training.
The program runs four years and combines 8,000 hours of on-the-job training with 576 hours of related technical instruction. Working under experienced elevator mechanics, apprentices learn to install, service, repair, and modernize elevators and related equipment. Classroom coursework covers electrical theory, mechanical and hydraulic systems, safety regulations, and relevant building codes.
Graduates complete the program as journey-level Elevator Constructors prepared to work independently on a range of elevator projects. A registered apprenticeship with Right Elevator, Inc. in Johnstown gives candidates hands-on experience at a company familiar with the local market, building the skills and credentials needed for a lasting career in the elevator 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.
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.
Trade School vs. Apprenticeship for Elevator Constructor
Apprenticeship
Trade School
Licensing in Pennsylvania
Elevator Constructors in Pennsylvania are required to hold a license. Licensing is issued by Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry, Bureau of Occupational and Industrial Safety, Elevator Safety Division.
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