Roofer at Santa Clara Valley Area Roofers JATC
at Santa Clara Valley Area Roofers JATC in Livermore, CA
About This Program
The Santa Clara Valley Area Roofers JATC sponsors a union Roofer apprenticeship based in Livermore, CA, serving the Santa Clara Valley and surrounding areas. This JATC program is affiliated with the United Union of Roofers, Waterproofers and Allied Workers and offers apprentices a structured, union-supported pathway into the roofing trade. Apprentices are paid from the first day of the program, with wages increasing as they advance.
The apprenticeship runs for 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 commercial and industrial roofing systems, including flat and low-slope roof installation, waterproofing, and specialty systems used in Silicon Valley's dense commercial construction environment. Classroom instruction covers roofing materials, California building codes, jobsite hazard recognition, and proper safety procedures.
Graduates earn journey-level certification and union membership, qualifying them for prevailing wage work on public and private construction projects throughout the region. Santa Clara Valley's active commercial real estate and technology campus construction sectors ensure consistent demand for skilled union 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.
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.
Trade School vs. Apprenticeship for Roofer
Apprenticeship
Trade School
Licensing in California
Roofers in California are required to hold a license. Licensing is issued by California Contractors State License Board.
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