Apprentices

Eligibility Requirements

  • Must be 18 years of age.
  • Must have either a High School diploma or a GED certificate.
  • Must turn in completed application with all required information by the application deadline.
  • Apprentices must be able to physically perform the work and may be required to take a physical exam and drug test prior to employment.
  • Apprentices must provide their own transportation to get to the job and classroom.

Apprentice Wage Rates

  • Fargo
  • Sioux Falls
  • Western North Dakota
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Effective 6/1/2026 - 7/31/2026
Year
%
Base Pay
Fringe Benefits
1st Year
55%
$25.03
$8.94
2nd Year
60%
$28.80
$20.40
3rd Year
70%
$33.35
$20.40
4th Year
80%
$37.90
$20.40
5th Year
90%
$42.45
$20.40
Effective 5/1/2026 - 7/31/2026

Commerical

Year
%
Base Pay
Fringe Benefits
1st Year
60%
$26.64
$12.76
2nd Year
67%
$29.43
$13.77
3rd Year
74%
$32.23
$14.07
4th Year
81%
$35.02
$14.37
5th Year
87%
$37.41
$14.63

Industrial

Year
%
Base Pay
Fringe Benefits
1st Year
52%
$27.04
$18.62
2nd Year
62%
$31.50
$19.04
3rd Year
72%
$35.95
$19.46
4th Year
82%
$40.41
$19.88
5th Year
90%
$43.98
$20.22
Effective 6/1/2026 - 7/31/2026

Commercial

Year
%
Base Pay
Fringe Benefits
1st Year
65%
$27.48
$9.79
2nd Year
70%
$29.60
$13.40
3rd Year
75%
$31.71
$13.65
4th Year
80%
$33.82
$13.91
5th Year
85%
$35.94
$14.17

Industrial

Year
%
Base Pay
Fringe Benefits
1st Year
65%
$34.42
$13.65
2nd Year
70%
$37.07
$13.91
3rd Year
75%
$39.71
$14.16
4th Year
80%
$42.36
$14.42
5th Year
85%
$45.01
$14.68

Apply now!

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Note: The following items are necessary to complete the application:
  • Your birth certificate and/or state issued ID
  • Your transcripts from high school or GED Certificate and test results
  • If applicable, transcripts for any trade-related post-secondary training
  • Copy of your DD-214 if a veteran
  • Two (2) letters of work or character reference. If you do not have these, contact your references and have them write a brief statement on your behalf. Providing only contact info will cause your application to be rejected.

Contact us for more information!
​UNITED ASSOCIATION LOCAL 300 - PLUMBERS AND PIPEFITTERS
NORTH DAKOTA AND EASTERN SOUTH DAKOTA
Email UA300
Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Statement
The U.A. Local #300 Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee will not discriminate against applicants, employees’ or apprentices based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), sexual orientation, genetic information, or because they are an individual with a disability or a person 40 years old or older.
​The U.A. Local #300 Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee will also take affirmative action to provide equal opportunity in apprenticeship and will operate the apprenticeship program as required under Title 29 of the Code of Federal Regulations, part 30 as well as all other applicable state regulations.

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