What other union apprenticeships are there in Texas?

Answer

1. Besides electricians and plumbers, Texas has union programs for other building trades. IUOE Local 450 trains heavy equipment operators and riggers. Its three-year program has 4,000 to 6,000 hours of paid work on the job plus 432 hours of class. Laborers Local 154 trains through the Southwest Laborers Training and Apprenticeship Training Fund. Ironworkers Local 482 supplies journeymen and apprentices to its contractors on projects around Austin. Each program has its own rules and dates, so check the program's page for current dates.

   Sources: iuoelocal450apprenticeship.org, laborerslocal154.org, ironworkers482.org

   • “We operate a hybrid apprenticeship program that combines paid on-the-job training with classroom instruction to train heavy equipment operators and riggers for commercial and industrial construction.” iuoelocal450apprenticeship.org ↗
   • “You'll complete 4,000 to 6,000 hours of paid on-the-job training (O.J.T.) plus 432 hours of classroom instruction over the three year program.” iuoelocal450apprenticeship.org ↗
   • “That's why we're proud to offer top-tier education and hands-on experience through the Southwest Laborers Training and Apprenticeship Training Fund.” laborerslocal154.org ↗
   • “supplies qualified Journeyman Iron Workers and Apprentices to affiliated contractors” ironworkers482.org ↗

   Answered by SkillsTradeJobs team · October 28, 2026

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