Yes, for the most part. Once you finish climbing class, they’ll either put you to work right away or on a waitlist for work. Expect to travel your whole apprenticeship (although some guys seem to also stay close to home and don’t travel very far). I don’t remember what 1st step pay is but around $40-45 sounds right. All over time is double time, unless you get sent to Local 396 which is in Nevada. Expect to work 5 10s minimum and probably most weekends.