UA Local 300 represents plumbers & pipefitters in North &Amp; South Dakota, ND. Below: wage scale context, jurisdiction, apprenticeship routes, and the signatory contractors that hire from this hall.
UA Local 300 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 300 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 300 runs its own referral procedure and books are signed at the hall — call 701-663-0999 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 300 represents a vast and critical geographical footprint, covering the entirety of both North Dakota and South Dakota. As a unified local for the Dakotas, this organization manages the labor supply for heavy industrial, commercial, and institutional mechanical projects in a region defined by energy production and infrastructure development. The headquarters in Bismarck facilitates the dispatch and training for plumbers, pipefitters, and HVAC technicians who support the region's diverse economic sectors, including the Bakken oil fields, agricultural processing plants, and major healthcare facilities in metro hubs like Fargo and Sioux Falls.
The market demand within Local 300's territory is driven by extreme environmental conditions, necessitating a highly skilled workforce capable of performing precision piping and plumbing in rigorous climates. Signatory contractors rely on this local to provide UA-certified craftsmen for critical infrastructure projects, ranging from large-scale water treatment facilities to high-pressure a mechanical contractor systems. Because the jurisdiction spans two states, the local serves as a central hub for maintaining uniform safety standards and craftsmanship quality, ensuring that both rural and urban projects have access to a reliable, organized labor pool since 2014.
Because specific wage figures are not publicly disclosed for the current collective bargaining cycle, interested parties must contact the UA Local 300 business office directly to obtain the current journeyman scale and total fringe package. The compensation structure typically includes a base hourly rate plus employer-paid contributions to health, welfare, and retirement funds. Apprentices enter the program at a percentage of the journeyman rate, usually starting between 45% and 55%, with incremental raises every six to twelve months as they complete required classroom hours and on-the-job training milestones. These scheduled increases provide a transparent career path from entry-level trainee to a fully licensed plumber or pipefitter.
The chartered jurisdiction for UA Local 300 is extensive, encompassing all counties within the states of North Dakota and South Dakota. This wide-reaching territory requires a flexible dispatch system to staff projects across the Great Plains. Members work on a variety of systems, including medical gas piping in hospitals, process piping in energy facilities, and standard commercial plumbing in municipal developments. The local ensures that the terms of the collective bargaining agreement are enforced across this multi-state region, maintaining labor peace and consistent work rules for contractors operating in either state.
The contractor landscape for Local 300 consists of a mix of regional mechanical primes and national industrial contractors who specialize in large-scale energy and infrastructure projects. Many signatory firms focus on the industrial sector, particularly in the western regions where oil and gas processing is prevalent. In the eastern metro areas, the focus shifts toward commercial mechanical contractors who handle high-rise plumbing, HVAC installations for universities, and large-scale healthcare facility maintenance. Hiring cycles are often dictated by major outages or new capital projects, with the union hall serving as the primary clearinghouse for manpower needs throughout the Dakotas.
Yes, Local 300 provides extensive training and testing for various UA welding certifications. Through their JATC facilities, members can earn certifications in TIG, MIG, and stick welding specifically for high-pressure pipe applications. These certifications are recognized nationally by all UA affiliates and are essential for industrial work in the energy and process sectors throughout the Dakotas.
Members of Local 300 may be dispatched to projects hundreds of miles from their residence due to the vast geography of the Dakotas. The collective bargaining agreement often includes provisions for travel pay or subsistence for projects located beyond a certain radius from the dispatch point. Members are expected to be mobile to follow the work as project demands shift across the region.
Journeymen from other UA locals can work in Local 300's jurisdiction as travelers, provided there is a demand for labor that cannot be met by the local bench. To officially transfer membership via a travel card, a member must typically secure long-term employment with a signatory contractor and receive approval from the Local 300 executive board in accordance with the UA Constitution.
In the larger metro areas like Fargo and Sioux Falls, the workload is heavily focused on commercial and institutional sectors. This includes large-scale plumbing and HVAC systems for hospitals, university expansions, and corporate office developments. Unlike the industrial focus in the western parts of the states, these markets demand high proficiency in commercial building codes and complex domestic water systems.
UA Local 300 is seated in North &Amp; South Dakota, North Dakota (ND). We hold published wage sheets for 2 locals across North Dakota — compare nearby scales before you take a call.
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Journeyman scales as last published by each local. Rates change every contract cycle — confirm with the hall.
UA Local 300 is headquartered in North &Amp; South Dakota, ND 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 300 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 300 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 300 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 300 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 300 against neighboring jurisdictions and other plumbers & pipefitters markets.
The UA Local 300 hall is at 2901 Twin City Dr Ste 101 Mandan, ND 58554, serving North &Amp; South Dakota, ND and the surrounding jurisdiction. Hall phone: 701-663-0999.
UA Local 300 runs its own referral procedure and books are signed at the hall. Call the hall at 701-663-0999 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 300 can be reached at 701-663-0999. Contact details are imported from the union's public directory listing — confirm hours with the hall.