Roofer at San Diego & Imperial Counties Roofers and Waterproofers JAC

The San Diego & Imperial Counties Roofers and Waterproofers JAC sponsors a union Roofer apprenticeship in San Diego, CA. This Joint Apprenticeship Committee program is union-affiliated and provides apprentices with training that meets the standards of the United Union of Roofers, Waterproofers and Allied Workers. Apprentices are paid from the first day of training, with wages increasing as they progress.

The program lasts three years and combines 4,000 hours of on-the-job training with 432 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices gain hands-on experience with steep-slope and low-slope roofing systems, waterproofing membranes, built-up roofing, single-ply systems, and roofing safety practices across San Diego's diverse commercial and residential construction landscape. Classroom instruction covers roofing materials, building codes, blueprint reading, and hazard recognition.

Graduates earn journey-level status and union membership, opening access to prevailing wage work on public and commercial projects throughout San Diego and Imperial Counties. Union benefits typically include health insurance, pension contributions, and continued training — giving completers a well-rounded foundation for a lasting career in the roofing industry.