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Apprentice plumbers start at $28–35/hr (45–55% of journeyman scale). Journeymen in the UA Local 467 jurisdiction earn $75–115k/year depending on overtime and specialization. Foremen and master plumbers with a CSLB C-36 license regularly exceed $130k.

UA Local 467 is the United Association of Plumbers and Steamfitters local covering Santa Clara County and the South Bay. Their JATC runs a 5-year paid apprenticeship combining on-the-job training with classroom instruction — fully paid from day one. Applications open periodically. We track openings and match you when the window is live.

The UA apprenticeship is 5 years (~9,000 hours OJT + classroom hours). After completion you can sit for the CSLB C-36 plumbing contractor exam or work as a journey-level plumber for union contractors. Accelerated certification paths through Laney or Skyline College exist for specific roles but don't replace the full apprenticeship for journeyman status.

A high school diploma or GED is required. No prior plumbing experience is needed — the JATC apprenticeship is designed for beginners. You'll need to pass a math aptitude test and a physical. If you already have experience or certs, we may route you directly to employer-track placements with faster introductions.

Yes — 100% free to candidates. We charge employers and schools for successful placements. You will never be asked for a credit card or any payment.

OSHA 10 is the minimum most Bay Area commercial contractors require before day one. Beyond that: a California DIR apprentice registration, backflow prevention (ABPA), medical gas piping (ASSE 6010), and seismic bracing certs all accelerate placement. Journeymen with a CSLB C-36 typically get direct-hire introductions within 2 weeks.

An apprenticeship (like UA Local 467 JATC) is a structured 5-year paid training program leading to journeyman status. Direct hire means an employer offers you a job now — typically for candidates with existing certifications or experience. We route you to the right path based on your actual skill level.

You'll get an SMS confirmation within minutes. Our AI qualification engine scores your profile within the hour. Employer-track candidates typically receive a partner introduction within 48–72 hours of matching.