Plumber/Pipefitter at San Bernardino & Riverside Co. Plumbing & Steamfitters
at San Bernardino & Riverside Co. Plumbing & Steamfitters in Colton, CA
About This Program
San Bernardino & Riverside Co. Plumbing & Steamfitters sponsors a registered apprenticeship program in Colton, CA, training workers in plumbing and steamfitting for the Inland Empire's active construction sector. This employer-sponsored program offers paid training, with apprentices earning a wage throughout the full five-year program.
The training program includes 8,000 hours of on-the-job experience and 576 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices work on the installation and maintenance of water, gas, drainage, and steam systems across residential, commercial, and industrial job sites. Classroom instruction covers California plumbing codes, pipefitting theory, trade mathematics, and safety standards.
Upon completion, apprentices qualify as journey-level Plumbers/Pipefitters, ready to handle the full scope of the trade independently. This program provides a strong foundation for a skilled trade career in San Bernardino and Riverside counties.
Wage & Training
Journeyman Wage
$30
OJT Hours
8,000
RTI Hours
576
Duration
5 years
Wage data is the national median for this occupation (BLS, May 2023), not specific to this program.
How to Apply
Plumber Career Outlook
National Median
$30.46/hr
~$63,356.8/yr
Apprentice Start
$15/hr
Earn while you learn
Job Outlook
Plumber employment is projected to grow steadily, driven by new construction, building renovation, and the need to replace aging water infrastructure. Water efficiency regulations and green building standards are creating additional demand for skilled plumbers. The trade consistently ranks among the hardest positions for employers to fill, indicating strong job security.
What to Expect as a Plumber/Pipefitter Apprentice
Duration
5 years of combined on-the-job training and classroom instruction
On-the-Job Training
~32 hours/week of hands-on work under journeyman supervision (8,000 total hours)
Classroom Instruction
576 hours of related technical instruction (~115 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.
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