UA Local 718 represents plumbers & pipefitters in Oak Ridge, TN. Below: wage scale context, jurisdiction, apprenticeship routes, and the signatory contractors that hire from this hall.
UA Local 718 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 718 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 718 runs its own referral procedure and books are signed at the hall — call 865-574-0235 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 718 represents highly skilled plumbers, pipefitters, and welders operating out of Oak Ridge, Tennessee. This local is unique due to its proximity to major federal and research facilities, which historically drives a demand for specialized mechanical systems and high-purity piping. The membership focuses on maintaining a workforce capable of meeting rigorous safety and technical standards required for both complex industrial projects and standard commercial mechanical infrastructure. For contractors and tradespeople, Local 718 serves as the primary labor source for piping installations that demand a high degree of precision and accountability in the Eastern Tennessee corridor.
The Oak Ridge market is characterized by a mix of long-term facility maintenance and large-scale capital improvements. UA Local 718 members are trained to work within sensitive environments where quality control and adherence to strict engineering specifications are non-negotiable. As part of the broader United Association network, this local ensures that its signatory partners have access to a portable, certified workforce. The geographic and industrial concentration in this region makes Local 718 a critical hub for mechanical construction, providing a centralized point for collective bargaining, apprenticeship training, and jobsite safety coordination across the local's chartered territory.
Journeyman wages at UA Local 718 are established through collective bargaining agreements between the union and its signatory contractor partners. While specific hourly rates are not publicly broadcasted and vary based on the specific classification of work—such as industrial versus commercial scales—the total package typically includes the hourly base rate plus significant fringe benefits. Apprentices begin their careers at a percentage of the journeyman rate, usually starting around 45% to 50% and receiving incremental raises every six to twelve months as they complete required classroom hours and on-the-job training milestones. To obtain the most current wage and benefit schedule, interested parties must contact the Local 718 business office directly to request the prevailing wage scale for the Oak Ridge jurisdiction.
The jurisdiction of UA Local 718 is centered in Oak Ridge and extends across several key counties in Eastern Tennessee. This territory encompasses a blend of high-security industrial sites, research laboratories, and regional commercial hubs. The local's charter covers the installation, maintenance, and repair of all piping systems, including HVAC process piping, medical gas, and high-pressure steam. Because the jurisdiction includes federal footprints, workers often encounter specific site-access requirements and project labor agreements that dictate travel and dispatch rules. Contractors operating within this area rely on the local's hiring hall to provide manpower that is already vetted for the specific technical demands of the East Tennessee industrial landscape.
The signatory contractor landscape for UA Local 718 is dominated by specialized mechanical primes that handle large-capacity a mechanical contractor and facility maintenance. These firms often work in tandem with federal agencies or large institutional entities requiring consistent, long-term mechanical support. Beyond the industrial sector, the local maintains partnerships with commercial HVAC and plumbing contractors who service the growing infrastructure of the Oak Ridge and surrounding metro areas. Hiring through the local allows these contractors to scale their workforce rapidly in response to major project awards while maintaining a baseline of U.A. certified welding and piping proficiency that is standardized across the region.
Members can obtain various UA certifications, including ASME pressure vessel welding, medical gas installation, and backflow prevention. The local's training center in Oak Ridge provides the necessary resources for journeymen to maintain these credentials, which are often required for work on high-spec industrial sites and research facilities in the Tennessee Valley.
Work on federal or DOE-related sites often falls under specific Project Labor Agreements (PLAs). Local 718 coordinates with signatory contractors to ensure members meet site-specific security clearances and safety training. The local acts as the primary conduit for providing the skilled labor required to meet these stringent government and institutional standards.
Travelers and transferees are managed according to the United Association Constitution. A member in good standing from another local must typically contact the Local 718 Business Manager to discuss work availability and the process for depositing a travel card or requesting a formal transfer based on current local manpower needs.
Benefits typically begin after an apprentice has completed a probationary period and worked a minimum number of hours as defined by the trust fund documents. Once eligible, apprentices receive the same high-quality health and welfare coverage as journeymen, ensuring their families are protected while they learn the plumbing and pipefitting trades.
UA Local 718 is seated in Oak Ridge, Tennessee (TN). We hold published wage sheets for 14 locals across Tennessee — 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 718 is headquartered in Oak Ridge, TN 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 718 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 718 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 718 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 718 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 718 against neighboring jurisdictions and other plumbers & pipefitters markets.
The UA Local 718 hall is at 109 Viking Rd Oak Ridge, TN 37931, serving Oak Ridge, TN and the surrounding jurisdiction. Hall phone: 865-574-0235.
UA Local 718 runs its own referral procedure and books are signed at the hall. Call the hall at 865-574-0235 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 718 can be reached at 865-574-0235. Contact details are imported from the union's public directory listing — confirm hours with the hall.