Plumbers & Steamfitters Apprenticeship Program

Plumbers & Steamfitters
UA Local 159

APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM

Thank you for your interest in our program. This program gives our Apprentices the necessary training needed to achieve Journeyman status in the plumbing and steam fitting trades.

Plumbers & Steamfitters UA Local 159 is accepting applications for our 2025 apprenticeship program

Apprentice Applications

Application Acceptance Dates:
March 30th through April 10th, 2026
Monday through Friday only
8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Where to File Application -In Person: 
UA Local 159 Business Office 
1308 Roman Way 
Martinez, CA  94553

Applicant must be 18 years or older

Bring a valid photo ID and High School Diploma or G.E.D. Equivalent

Click APPLY for additional program information 

If you have questions, please call 925-229-0400

On The Job Training

Apprentices will be working in Contra Costa County where we have jurisdiction covering residential and commercial plumbing, heating, air conditioning/refrigeration, potable water distribution, water treatment and sewage treatment.

During the five year program, Apprentices will receive approximately 8,000 hours of on the job training.  They will learn under the direct supervision of Journeymen Plumbers and Steamfitters.

Starting Apprentices will earn 40% of the Journeyman wage rate.  Raise increases will be given every 6 months until Journeyman status has been reached, provided that the classroom and on the job training requirements have been met.