Trade Jobs Board

IBEW Local 11 covers greater Los Angeles. Apply online during designated windows at laett.com — windows may close early if capacity is reached. Requires IBEW Aptitude Test (Algebra & Functions + Reading Comprehension). Confirm current dates with the local. Current journeyman inside wireman rate is $81.38/hr on the check (effective Jan 26, 2026), with apprentice pay starting around $26/hr. Confirm the latest rate at scibew-neca.org or with the local.

IBEW Local 441 covers Orange County. Apprenticeship applications handled by the Orange County Electrical Training Institute (OCETT). Call-in appointments begin at 8:00 AM — (714) 245-9988. Requires IBEW Aptitude Test. Confirm current window at ocett.org. Journeyman inside wireman wages are approximately $81/hr on the check. Confirm the current CBA rate directly with Local 441 or OCETT.

UA Local 250 is currently accepting steamfitter/industrial pipefitter apprenticeship applications. Applicants must be 18+ with HS diploma/GED and valid photo ID. Apply at bandana.com/b/local250 or ua250.org. 5-year program. Confirm requirements with the JATC. Journeyman steamfitter/pipefitter wages are approximately $80/hr on the check. Confirm the current CBA rate with the JATC.

UA Local 582 covers plumbers, pipefitters & steamfitters across Orange County. Training center: 1916 W. Chapman Ave, Orange, CA — (714) 978-0582. Apply via gotomyunion.com or ualocal582.org. Confirm current application dates directly with the local. Journeyman plumber/steamfitter wages are approximately $73/hr on the check. Confirm the current CBA rate with the local.

SMART Local 105 sheet metal apprenticeship training center: 2120 Auto Centre Dr, Glendora, CA — (909) 305-2800. Covers HVAC, service, welding, TAB & detailing. Earn while you learn. Apply at local105.org/apprenticeship. Confirm current opening with the training center. Journeyman sheet metal worker wages are approximately $58/hr on the check (~$90/hr total package). Confirm the current CBA rate with the training center.

Ironworkers Local 433 offers a world-class apprenticeship program. MUST apply in person at designated apprenticeship locations (NOT the union hall). Bring valid ID and be prepared for physical/aptitude testing and interview. Details at ironworkers433.org. Confirm current application dates with the local. Journeyman ironworker wages are approximately $63/hr on the check (~$95/hr total package). Confirm the current CBA rate with the local.

IUOE Local 12 SoCal apprenticeship program opened for online applications August 17, 2026. Apply via cnoett.org (CA-NV Operating Engineers Training Trust). SoCal apprenticeship office: (909) 243-7973. Confirm whether the window is still open before applying. Operating engineer wages vary by equipment classification, roughly $50-90/hr. Confirm the current CBA rate with the local.

Western States Carpenters covers Southern California. Start with the pre-apprenticeship program, then placement into the apprenticeship. Apply at wsctf.org/become-a-carpenter. Main hall: (213) 385-1457. No standard aptitude test — placement list. Confirm next intake with the council. Journeyman carpenter wages are approximately $46/hr on the check (~$72/hr total package). Confirm the current CBA rate with the council.

Multiple non-union apprentice electrician openings across the Los Angeles area via ZipRecruiter. Pay and requirements vary by contractor. Compare against union apprenticeship scale before committing. Confirm each listing is currently active before applying.

Multiple non-union HVAC installer and service tech openings across LA and Orange County via Indeed. Pay and requirements vary by contractor. Confirm each listing is currently active before applying.

Journeyman plumbers, pipefitters, and HVAC/R technicians can apply for dispatch through UA Local 393 year-round. Contact the hall for current dispatch availability. Full union wages ($73+/hr total package), medical, dental, vision, and pension.

300+ non-union commercial apprentice electrician jobs open in San Jose right now. Multiple contractors hiring — commercial and residential work. Apply early to get seen first. Wages range from $21-37/hr depending on experience. New openings posted daily. Great option if you cannot wait for a union application window or want to start earning immediately.

311+ electrician apprentice jobs open in Oakland right now. Range from entry-level to experienced. Wages from $20-57/hr depending on experience. New openings posted daily. Commercial, residential, and industrial work available. Apply early to get seen first.

Non-union plumbing apprentice and journeyman positions available across the Bay Area. Full-time with overtime, health insurance, paid time off, and paid holidays. Typical hours 6am-2:30pm. Both apprentice ($25-35/hr) and journeyman positions available. Apply through Indeed to reach multiple employers at once.

Experienced journeyman electricians are in high demand across Bay Area non-union contractors. Commercial and industrial projects. Multiple openings posted daily. Wages $45-57/hr for experienced journeymen. If you have the hours and the skills, you can start working this week.

Non-union HVAC installers and service technicians needed across the Bay Area. Residential and commercial work. Both entry-level installer and experienced service tech positions available. Full-time with benefits at most employers. Great non-union path into the trades with steady year-round work.

Outsource Electric is hiring apprentice electricians with 2+ years of experience for a San Jose project. $45/hr start rate. Apply today by calling or texting Andrew Castillo at 415-513-4191 or apply online. A strong non-union option for apprentices who already have some hours and want top pay.

UA Local 393 (Plumbers & Pipefitters) accepts apprenticeship applications periodically through pttc.edu. Confirm current window and requirements directly with the local before applying.

SMART Local 104 is accepting ONGOING applications online. Sheet metal workers fabricate and install HVAC ductwork, architectural sheet metal, industrial duct, and kitchen exhaust systems. 5-year apprenticeship with paid on-the-job training and classroom instruction. You learn welding, layout, fabrication, and installation. Strong pathway to journeyman status with excellent wages and benefits.

IBEW Local 332 opens applications the FIRST FEW DAYS OF EACH MONTH. This is a 5-year inside wireman apprenticeship — you earn while you learn and top out as a journeyman electrician. Current journeyman rate is $95.55/hr on the check (effective after the June 2026 wage allocation), with apprentice wages starting at $40.96/hr and stepping up twice per year. Work on commercial, industrial, and residential electrical systems. No student loans, no debt — just a career. Confirm the latest wage schedule at ibew332.org/wage-schedules.

NorCal Carpenters Training accepts applications YEAR-ROUND online. Union carpentry apprenticeship in framing, finishing, millwright, floor covering, and more. 4-year program with 4,800 on-the-job training hours. You earn while you learn — no debt, full benefits, pension, and regular raises. Applications are purged every 2 years so stay active.

Ironworkers Local 378 is accepting applications ONGOING. Structural and reinforcing ironworkers erect steel frameworks for buildings, bridges, and infrastructure. This is hard, physical, dangerous work — but it pays and builds a brotherhood like nothing else. 3-4 year apprenticeship with paid on-the-job training and classroom instruction.

BAC Local 3 (Bricklayers & Allied Craftworkers) takes apprenticeship applications periodically across Northern California. Confirm current application dates and requirements directly with the local.

UA Local 483 sprinkler fitters install and maintain fire protection systems — the systems that save lives. Applications are open YEAR-ROUND. Apply by April 30 to test in May or June. 5-year apprenticeship with paid on-the-job training. Specialized trade with strong demand and excellent wages.

Boilermakers Local 549 is accepting applications ONGOING. Boilermakers build, install, and repair boilers, pressure vessels, and heavy steel plate structures. This is a welding-intensive trade with travel opportunities. 4-year apprenticeship. Hard work, high pay, strong brotherhood.

Northern California Cement Masons is accepting applications ONGOING. Cement masons place, finish, and cure concrete for buildings, roads, bridges, and infrastructure. 3-year apprenticeship with paid on-the-job training. Full union benefits.

Roofing & Waterproofing Local 81 is accepting applications ONGOING. Roofers and waterproofers install and repair roofs, waterproofing, and weatherproofing systems. 3-year apprenticeship with paid on-the-job training. Full union benefits from day one.

Finishing Trades District Council 16 is accepting applications ONGOING. Finishing trades include painting, glazing, drywall finishing, and floor covering. 3-year apprenticeship with paid on-the-job training. Full union benefits.

NorCal JATC is accepting applications ONGOING for the Sound and Communications apprenticeship. Low-voltage workers install data/voice cabling, security systems, AV, fire alarm, and low-voltage systems. 3-year apprenticeship. Great entry point into the electrical trades if you prefer tech over heavy power work.

OE 3 is accepting ONGOING applications online for technical engineers and surveyors. Work on construction layout, inspection, surveying, and site engineering. 3-year apprenticeship with paid on-the-job training. A different path into the trades — less physical, more technical.

IBEW Local 595 (Alameda County / East Bay) opens applications annually, typically in early August. The Aug 3-14, 2026 window has closed — check 595jatc.org for the next opening. Requires IBEW Aptitude Test (Algebra & Functions + Reading Comprehension).

Insulators Local 16 opens applications the SECOND MONDAY of each quarter: Jan 12, Apr 13, Jul 13, and Oct 12. NEXT OPENING: October 12, 2026. Heat and frost insulators install insulation on mechanical systems — pipes, ducts, boilers, and refrigeration. Niche trade, high demand, excellent pay. Mark your calendar for October 12.

UA Local 467 opens applications quarterly: Jan 14, Apr 15, Jul 15, and Oct 14, 2026, from 9am-12pm IN PERSON. NEXT OPENING: October 14, 2026. Represents plumbers and steamfitters in San Mateo County. 5-year apprenticeship, earn while you learn, full benefits and pension.

Journeyman electricians can apply for dispatch through IBEW Local 6 in San Francisco. 36-hour work weeks. Journeyman wage is approximately $91/hr on the check. Contact the hall for current dispatch availability and to get on the books. If you have your journeyman card or equivalent documented experience, the union hall is your fastest path to steady work.

UA Local 342 (Plumbers & Pipefitters) dispatches journeyman plumbers and pipefitters across Contra Costa & Alameda Counties. Union dispatch — contact the hall directly for current calls. Confirm with the local before heading in.