Plumber & Pipefitter Apprenticeship

PLUMBER or PIPEFITTER

PROGRAM SPECIFICS

Apprentices are on a rotating class schedule. They attend class for a week at a time 7:45 AM to 3:30 Monday through Friday. They then work in the field for seven weeks and return to school
the following week.

There is no cost for training other than books.

Apprentice pays are based on a percentage of journeyperson wages; first year rate is 45%, second year rate is 55%, third year rate is 65% four year rate is 75% and fifth year rate is 80%.

In order to qualify for a raise on their anniversary date, apprentices must have a minimum of 1700 of on-the-job training for that year, must have passed all classes with a “C” or better average, must not owe any school time and must have all time sheets and evaluations in for that time period.

Full medical benefits are extended to an apprentice after a probationary period.

Local 777 members have 2 pension plans and an annuity plan. Apprentices will receive an annuity when they reach journeyperson status.

REQUIREMENTS

  • Applicants must be a minimum of 18 years olds at the time of acceptance
  • Applicants must have either a high school, GED or High School Equivalency Diploma
  • Applicants must have a valid drivers license

WHERE TO APPLY

Connecticut Plumbers and Pipefitters LU 777 JATC
1250 East Main Street, Meriden, CT 06450 | p: 203-317-4750

Additional Information

State of Connecticut Schedule of Work Experience