Elevator Construction Apprentice - National Elevator Industry Educational Program : Job Details

*Located in Charlotte, NC

Are you someone who wants to work with your hands? Who enjoys complex machinery? Have you always wanted to join a workforce with a strong union and amazing benefits?

Welcome to the International Union of Elevator Constructors. Applying to apprentice with union elevator constructors is an opportunity to work hard, learn while you earn, and enter a stable and reliable career without a college degree or any prior training.

This recruitment is for the entire jurisdiction of Local 135. It covers the areas of Asheville and Charlotte in North Carolina & Charleston, Columbia, Greenville, and Myrtle Beach in South Carolina. This includes the outlying areas as well

*Testing, and interviews, will be conducted in Charlotte, NC and Charleston, SC.

**Applications will be taken from 2/4/2025 at 9 AM through 3/6/2025 at 5 PM. All applications must be completed by 3/7/2025 at 5 PM to be accepted for processing

FEES: You will be required to pay the $25 non-refundable fee and upload proof of education at the time of completing your application.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age.
• Applicants shall be a high school graduate or provide proof of equivalent educational attainment such as completion of the General Education Development (GED) tests. Each applicant shall submit (upload), with the completed application, a high school transcript, or high school diploma, or an official report of GED test results.
• APTITUDE: All applicants shall pass an examination designed to test the applicant's reading, math skills, and aptitude for employment in the elevator industry.
• TOOL ASSESSMENT: Applicants will also take a Tool Assessment designed to assess knowledge of basic tools and their use, as well as basic measuring skills.
• PHYSICAL: Be capable of performing the physical requirements of the job without posing a threat to the health and safety of themselves or others.

*Upon selection, pass a drug test. (Paid by the employer). *A photo I.D. must be presented during the application process.

*If you have ever accepted a job as an apprentice in the IUEC you may NOT apply to this recruitment.

*Completed applications must be submitted by March 6th by 5 PM *

Disclaimer: The Elevator Industry will not discriminate against apprenticeship applicants or apprentices based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), sexual orientation, genetic information, or because they are an individual with a disability or a person 40 years old or older. The Elevator Industry will take affirmative action to provide equal opportunity in apprenticeship and will operate the apprenticeship program as required under Title 29 of the Code of Federal Regulations, part 30.

The Elevator Constructors are an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug Free Workplace.