Plumber Apprentice

Responsibilities

• Assist licensed Journeyman and Master Plumbers with installing, repairing, and maintaining plumbing systems, including water supply, gas, drainage, and waste systems
• Perform assigned work in accordance with union work rules, collective bargaining agreements, and jurisdictional requirements
• Load, unload, and organize tools, materials, and equipment at job sites
• Cut, assemble, and install pipes, fittings, valves, and fixtures under supervision
• Perform basic plumbing tasks such as measuring, drilling, trenching, and material preparation
• Learn to read and interpret blueprints, work orders, and technical diagrams
• Maintain clean, safe, and organized job sites in compliance with OSHA, union safety standards, company policies, and local plumbing codes
• Communicate professionally with team members, supervisors, foremen, and customers
• Accurately document work completed, materials used, and time spent as required by the company and union apprenticeship program
• Participate in required union apprenticeship classes, training programs, and skill development initiatives
• Represent Altstadt Hoffman Plumbing and the union professionally on all job sites

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required
• Enrolled in, accepted into, or willing to enroll in a registered union plumbing apprenticeship program
• Basic mechanical aptitude and strong desire to learn a skilled trade
• Ability to follow instructions and work under the supervision of Journeyman Plumbers, Foremen, and Supervisors
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation
• Ability to meet union hiring hall, dispatch, and apprenticeship requirements
• Ability to pass background check and drug screening (if applicable)

Benefits

• Competitive union wage scale with scheduled increases as apprenticeship levels and required hours are completed
• Ongoing hands-on training and paid union apprenticeship education
• Health, dental, vision, and retirement benefits provided through union and/or employer plans
• Long-term career advancement opportunities to Journeyman Plumber, Master Plumber, Foreman, or Supervisor