Roofer at Texas Roofers JATC
at Texas Roofers JATC in Mesquite, TX
About This Program
Texas Roofers JATC sponsors a registered union Roofer apprenticeship based in Mesquite, Texas, serving the Dallas-Fort Worth region. As a Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee program, it connects apprentices with union roofing contractors across North Texas, offering paid training and union representation throughout the three-year program. Apprentices begin earning wages from their first day in the field.
The program consists of 4,000 hours of on-the-job training and 432 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices gain hands-on experience on commercial and industrial roofing projects, learning roofing system installation, waterproofing, flashing, insulation, and job site safety. Classroom instruction covers roofing materials, building codes, blueprint reading, trade calculations, and OSHA standards, providing a comprehensive technical foundation alongside field training.
Graduates of the Texas Roofers JATC program earn journeyman roofer credentials and full union membership. The Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex is one of the fastest-growing construction markets in the country, and union journeymen benefit from negotiated wages, health benefits, and pension contributions while working in a high-demand regional market.
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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