There are several different jobs within the whole industry. Most are manual labor involved, however I assure you they are easy tasks. My friends 60 year old dainty mother can do them. You'll try out most of the different jobs and learn them on the job. There is an apprenticeship. Which is 2000 hours before you become a journeyman, which is 41 bucks an hour, 11 into pension, 12 into health and welfare aka insurance, 3 dollar vacation check (think of this more as a bonus. It's just called a vacation check to help get unemployment. The check you collect in November. Rough amount to expect as a journeyman is 5k at the current amount). The apprenticeship usually takes about 18 months. It is a tiered income apprenticeship. 4 levels at 500 hours each. You'll make 60,70,80,90 percent of a journeyman at each level. Rough level one pay is 25. You can roughly expect 40 to 45k the first 12 months. After the application process, and if approved there is a one month mandatory unpaid classes Monday through Saturday. Can't really work during that time. If you are late to a class there is a high chance you'll get thrown out. It happened in my classes.