UA Local 145 represents plumbers & pipefitters in Grand Junction, CO. Below: wage scale context, jurisdiction, apprenticeship routes, and the signatory contractors that hire from this hall.
UA Local 145 runs its own dispatch and out-of-work list — call the hall to confirm hours, books and what to bring. Gulfstream is a private recruiter and does not control hall referral.
UA Local 145 has not published a current journeyman wage sheet we can source, so no contract rate is shown for this local. For reference only, the reporting-wide average for plumbers & pipefitters locals is $47.51/hr ($69.19 total package) — a benchmark, not this local's rate. Confirm the current rate with the hall's business office. We publish the local's own rate, package and effective date as soon as it is available.
UA Local 145 runs its own referral procedure and books are signed at the hall — call 970-245-2012 to confirm dispatch hours, required documents (union card, certifications, ID) and current list standing before traveling in. Contact details are imported from the UA, SMART and IBEW public directories. Gulfstream is a private recruiting firm, is not affiliated with the local, and does not control hall dispatch.
United Association Local 145 represents professional plumbers, pipefitters, and HVAC technicians across the Western Slope of Colorado. Headquartered in Grand Junction, this local provides the skilled labor force necessary for the region's diverse industrial and commercial infrastructure. The market is defined by a unique mix of high-altitude construction, municipal utility development, and support for the energy sector. Because the geographic footprint covers vast mountainous terrain, members of Local 145 are known for their versatility in handling everything from complex boiler systems in resort towns to critical process piping for industrial facilities. Maintaining a rigorous standard of craftsmanship is essential for the safety and reliability of systems in this demanding climate.
The Western Colorado labor market relies on Local 145 to provide a steady pipeline of certified tradespeople through its comprehensive Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee (JATC) program. By partnering with signatory contractors, the local ensures that projects are completed under strict safety protocols and technical codes. For contractors, the union offers a centralized dispatch system that mitigates the risk of labor shortages in rural or remote project sites. For the tradesperson, the local serves as a career anchor, offering portable benefits and specialized certifications that remain valid across the United States and Canada. As the region continues to see investment in healthcare facilities and educational institutions, the role of Local 145 in providing high-a mechanical contractor systems remains critical to the local economy.
Wage scales for UA Local 145 are established through collective bargaining agreements between the union and signatory mechanical contractors. While specific hourly rates are not publicly broadcasted, the compensation structure follows a traditional building trades model consisting of a base hourly rate plus a comprehensive fringe benefit package. Apprentices begin their five-year term at a set percentage of the journeyman rate, typically receiving incremental raises every six to twelve months as they complete required classroom hours and on-the-job training milestones. By the fifth year, senior apprentices earn a significant portion of the full scale. To obtain the current taxable wage and the total package value, which includes employer-paid healthcare and retirement contributions, individuals must contact the Local 145 business office in Grand Junction directly for the most recent wage circular.
The jurisdiction of UA Local 145 covers a vast portion of Western Colorado, encompassing the mountain communities and the high desert plateau. Centered in Grand Junction, the territory extends to serve counties throughout the Western Slope, including major transit corridors and remote industrial zones. The scope of work under this jurisdiction includes the installation, maintenance, and repair of all piping systems, ranging from domestic water and sanitary waste to high-pressure steam and medical gas. Because the territory involves significant travel between job sites in different counties, the collective bargaining agreement typically includes specific provisions regarding travel pay, subsistence, or zone-based incentives for projects located outside the immediate Grand Junction metropolitan area.
The signatory contractor landscape for UA Local 145 is composed of a mix of regional mechanical primes and specialized service firms. These employers range from large-scale contractors capable of managing multi-million dollar institutional projects to smaller shops focused on commercial service, refrigeration, and residential plumbing. The demand for labor is often driven by public works projects, including school renovations and hospital expansions, alongside private sector developments in the hospitality and energy sectors. Signatory contractors benefit from a highly trained workforce that has undergone rigorous UA certification, ensuring that complex piping and HVAC installations meet stringent state codes and manufacturer specifications. Hiring fluctuates based on project starts in the Western Slope region.
Members have access to a wide array of industry-standard certifications, including ASME pressure vessel welding, medical gas installation, backflow prevention, and various HVACR certifications. These credentials are recognized nationally and are essential for working on specialized healthcare and industrial projects within the Western Slope jurisdiction.
Yes, experienced plumbers and pipefitters currently working in the non-union sector may be eligible to join as journeymen through a process known as organizing. This typically involves an evaluation of documented hours and a skills assessment to determine competency levels. Qualified candidates should contact the local's organizer to discuss the transition.
Local 145 utilizes an 'out-of-work' list to manage fair employment distribution. When signatory contractors have a need for additional manpower, they request workers from the hall. Members are dispatched based on their position on the list and their specific qualifications, such as welding certs or foreman experience, ensuring the right skill set reaches the job site.
One of the primary advantages of UA membership is reciprocity. Through the use of national reciprocal agreements, the fringe benefits earned while working as a 'traveler' in another local’s jurisdiction can typically be transferred back to your home funds at Local 145, ensuring no lapse in healthcare or pension credits.
UA Local 145 is seated in Grand Junction, Colorado (CO). We hold published wage sheets for 7 locals across Colorado — compare nearby scales before you take a call.
We are a mechanical, plumbing and electrical construction recruiting firm serving Grand Junction and the rest of Colorado, including contractors signatory to UA Local 145. Our office is in South Corona, California and we place union-scale tradespeople and field leadership nationwide.
Gulfstream Strategic Placements, 4160 Temescal Canyon Road, Suite 401, Corona, CA 92883. Phone (951) 208-7780. Email hello@gulfstreamsp.com. Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–5:00 PM Pacific.View our verified Google Business Profile
Journeyman scales as last published by each local. Rates change every contract cycle — confirm with the hall.
UA Local 145 is headquartered in Grand Junction, CO and dispatches plumbers & pipefitters manpower throughout its chartered jurisdiction. Work performed inside that territory falls under the local's collective bargaining agreement and wage schedule, even when the contractor is based elsewhere and travels in.
Most locals require applicants to be at least 18, legally able to work in the U.S., hold a high school diploma or GED, pass a basic math/aptitude assessment and a drug screen, and be physically able to perform plumbers & pipefitters work. Some Local 145 programs give preference to applicants inside the jurisdiction or to veterans. Eligibility rules are set by the local's Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee (JATC), so confirm the current criteria with the hall before applying.
Apprenticeship applications go through the UA Local 145 JATC, not through a contractor or a recruiter. Applications typically open in defined intake windows each year: you submit the application with proof of age, education, and residency, sit for an aptitude test, and then interview. Ranked applicants are placed on an eligibility list and indentured as signatory contractors call for apprentices. Gulfstream Strategic Placements does not process apprenticeship applications — contact the Local 145 training center directly.
Plumbers & Pipefitters apprenticeships generally run four to five years — roughly 8,000–10,000 hours of on-the-job training plus several hundred classroom hours per year. Apprentices earn a paycheck the entire time, stepping up through the wage periods until they turn out as journeymen at 100% of scale.
Signatory contractors hire through the local's hiring hall, so working under the UA Local 145 agreement generally means being a member or being organized in through the local's process. Journeymen from other locals can travel in by signing the out-of-work book, subject to the local's referral rules and manpower needs. Non-union plumbers & pipefitters professionals are usually placed with open-shop contractors instead — we recruit for both.
Wage rates vary widely by local and market. Use the Union Pay Scale Explorer to sort every UA and SMART local by hourly wage, total package, and annualized pay so you can benchmark Local 145 against neighboring jurisdictions and other plumbers & pipefitters markets.
The UA Local 145 hall is at 3168 Pipe Ct Grand Junction, CO 81504, serving Grand Junction, CO and the surrounding jurisdiction. Hall phone: 970-245-2012.
UA Local 145 runs its own referral procedure and books are signed at the hall. Call the hall at 970-245-2012 to confirm dispatch hours, required documents (union card, certifications, ID) and current list standing before traveling in — Gulfstream does not control hall dispatch.
UA Local 145 can be reached at 970-245-2012. Contact details are imported from the union's public directory listing — confirm hours with the hall.