Pathway to a Journeyperson
This is your structured track to a lucrative and rewarding career! The following is an overview of each tier of the Construction Wireman Program.
Experience Level: 0 – 1,000 hours/SBC’s
Total Package: $24.70
Hourly Wage: $17.46
Next Level: CW2
Total Package: $24.70
Hourly Wage: $17.46
Next Level: CW2
Experience Level: 1,001 – 2,000 hours/SBC’s
Total Package: $26.99
Hourly Wage: $19.40
Next Level: CW3
Total Package: $26.99
Hourly Wage: $19.40
Next Level: CW3
Experience Level: 2,001 – 3,000 hours/SBC’s
Total Package: $29.27
Hourly Wage: $21.34
Next Level: CW4
Total Package: $29.27
Hourly Wage: $21.34
Next Level: CW4
Experience Level: 4,001 – 6,000 hours/SBC’s
Total Package: $31.57
Hourly Wage: $23.38
Next Level: CW5
Total Package: $31.57
Hourly Wage: $23.38
Next Level: CW5
Experience Level: 6,001 – 8,000 hours/SBC’s
Total Package: $35.61
Hourly Wage: $25.22
Next Level: CW6
Total Package: $35.61
Hourly Wage: $25.22
Next Level: CW6
Experience Level: 8,001 – 10,000 hours/SBC’s
Total Package: $37.90
Hourly Wage: $27.16
Next Level: CE7
Total Package: $37.90
Hourly Wage: $27.16
Next Level: CE7
Experience Level: Apprenticeship Graduate, or Journeyman Wireman
Total Package: $56.22
Hourly Wage: $42.68
Benefits: Healthcare, Vacation, Retirement
Next Level: General Foreman
Advancement Criteria:Proven Leadership, Proven Trade Skill, Knowledge, and Ability, Proven Safety Record, OSHA 30, TDLR Journeyman’s or Master’s License
Total Package: $56.22
Hourly Wage: $42.68
Benefits: Healthcare, Vacation, Retirement
Next Level: General Foreman
Advancement Criteria:Proven Leadership, Proven Trade Skill, Knowledge, and Ability, Proven Safety Record, OSHA 30, TDLR Journeyman’s or Master’s License
Experience Level: Apprenticeship Graduate or Tenure as a Journeyman and Foreman
Total Package: $60.79
Hourly Wage: $46.56
Benefits: Healthcare, Vacation, Retirement
Next Level: Superintendent, Manpower and Safety Director, Estimator, Project Manager, Electrical Inspector, Union Leader/Officer, JATC, Instructor, Training Director, Company CEO/President, Company Owner
Advancement Criteria:Proven Leadership, Superior Trade Skill, Knowledge, and Ability, Exemplary Safety Record and Habits, Communication and Organizational Skills, OSHA 30, TDLR Journeyman’s or Master’s License, Attainment of various Certificates, Attend regular Continuing Ed. Classes
Total Package: $60.79
Hourly Wage: $46.56
Benefits: Healthcare, Vacation, Retirement
Next Level: Superintendent, Manpower and Safety Director, Estimator, Project Manager, Electrical Inspector, Union Leader/Officer, JATC, Instructor, Training Director, Company CEO/President, Company Owner
Advancement Criteria:Proven Leadership, Superior Trade Skill, Knowledge, and Ability, Exemplary Safety Record and Habits, Communication and Organizational Skills, OSHA 30, TDLR Journeyman’s or Master’s License, Attainment of various Certificates, Attend regular Continuing Ed. Classes
"The South Texas Electrical JATC will not discriminate against apprenticeship applicants or apprentices based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, or because they are an individual with a disability, or a person 40 years old or older."
