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: $15.18
Hourly Wage: $14.74
Benefits: NEBF
Next Level: CW1
Advancement Criteria:Hours/SBC’s: 1,001, Course: Conduit Bending
Total Package: $15.18
Hourly Wage: $14.74
Benefits: NEBF
Next Level: CW1
Advancement Criteria:Hours/SBC’s: 1,001, Course: Conduit Bending
Experience Level: 0 – 2,000 hours/SBC’s
Total Package: $20.04
Hourly Wage: $14.74
Benefits: Healthcare, Vacation, Retirement
Next Level: CW2
Advancement Criteria:Hours/SBC’s: 2,001, Course: Conduit Bending
Total Package: $20.04
Hourly Wage: $14.74
Benefits: Healthcare, Vacation, Retirement
Next Level: CW2
Advancement Criteria:Hours/SBC’s: 2,001, Course: Conduit Bending
Experience Level: 2,001 – 4,000 hours/SBC’s
Total Package: $22.03
Hourly Wage: $14.50
Benefits: Healthcare, Vacation, Retirement
Next Level: CW3
Advancement Criteria:Hours/SBC’s: 4,001, Course: Blueprint Reading
Total Package: $22.03
Hourly Wage: $14.50
Benefits: Healthcare, Vacation, Retirement
Next Level: CW3
Advancement Criteria:Hours/SBC’s: 4,001, Course: Blueprint Reading
Experience Level: 4,001 – 6,000 hours/SBC’s
Total Package: $25.04
Hourly Wage: $18.09
Benefits: Healthcare, Vacation, Retirement
Next Level: CW4
Advancement Criteria:Hours/SBC’s: 6,001, Course: Codeology
Total Package: $25.04
Hourly Wage: $18.09
Benefits: Healthcare, Vacation, Retirement
Next Level: CW4
Advancement Criteria:Hours/SBC’s: 6,001, Course: Codeology
Experience Level: 6,001 – 8,000 hours/SBC’s
Total Package: $27.03
Hourly Wage: $19.77
Benefits: Healthcare, Vacation, Retirement
Next Level: CW5
Advancement Criteria:Hours/SBC’s: 8,001, Course: DC Theory
Total Package: $27.03
Hourly Wage: $19.77
Benefits: Healthcare, Vacation, Retirement
Next Level: CW5
Advancement Criteria:Hours/SBC’s: 8,001, Course: DC Theory
Experience Level: 8,001 – 10,000 hours/SBC’s
Total Package: $30.75
Hourly Wage: $21.44
Benefits: Healthcare, Vacation, Retirement
Next Level: CE6
Advancement Criteria:Hours/SBC’s: 10,001, Course: Electrical Systems
Total Package: $30.75
Hourly Wage: $21.44
Benefits: Healthcare, Vacation, Retirement
Next Level: CE6
Advancement Criteria:Hours/SBC’s: 10,001, Course: Electrical Systems
Experience Level: 10,001 – 12,000 hours/SBC’s
Total Package: $32.72
Hourly Wage: $23.12
Benefits: Healthcare, Vacation, Retirement
Next Level: CE7
Advancement Criteria:Hours/SBC’s: 12,001, Course: Transformers
Total Package: $32.72
Hourly Wage: $23.12
Benefits: Healthcare, Vacation, Retirement
Next Level: CE7
Advancement Criteria:Hours/SBC’s: 12,001, Course: Transformers
Experience Level: 12,001 – 14,000 hours/SBC’s
Total Package: $34.70
Hourly Wage: $24.79
Benefits: Healthcare, Vacation, Retirement
Next Level: CE8
Advancement Criteria:Hours/SBC’s: 14,001, Course: Motor Controls
Total Package: $34.70
Hourly Wage: $24.79
Benefits: Healthcare, Vacation, Retirement
Next Level: CE8
Advancement Criteria:Hours/SBC’s: 14,001, Course: Motor Controls
Experience Level: 14,001 – 16,000 hours/SBC’s
Total Package: $36.68
Hourly Wage: $26.47
Benefits: Healthcare, Vacation, Retirement
Next Level: Journeyman Wireman
Advancement Criteria:Hours/SBC’s: 16,001, Course: Code Calculations, TDLR Journeyman’s License
Total Package: $36.68
Hourly Wage: $26.47
Benefits: Healthcare, Vacation, Retirement
Next Level: Journeyman Wireman
Advancement Criteria:Hours/SBC’s: 16,001, Course: Code Calculations, TDLR Journeyman’s License
Experience Level: Apprenticeship Graduate or 14,001 – 16,000 hours/SBC’s plus TDLR Journeyman’s License
Total Package: $44.99
Hourly Wage: $33.50
Benefits: Healthcare, Vacation, Retirement
Next Level: Foreman
Advancement Criteria:Demonstration of Leadership, Demonstration of Skill, Knowledge, and Ability, Demonstrate good Safety Practices, OSHA 10/30, TDLR Journeyman’s/ Master’s License
Total Package: $44.99
Hourly Wage: $33.50
Benefits: Healthcare, Vacation, Retirement
Next Level: Foreman
Advancement Criteria:Demonstration of Leadership, Demonstration of Skill, Knowledge, and Ability, Demonstrate good Safety Practices, OSHA 10/30, TDLR Journeyman’s/ Master’s License
Experience Level: Apprenticeship Graduate, or Journeyman Wireman
Total Package: $48.93
Hourly Wage: $36.85
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: $48.93
Hourly Wage: $36.85
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: $52.89
Hourly Wage: $40.20
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: $52.89
Hourly Wage: $40.20
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
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