The Lead Service Replacement (LSR) Apprenticeship Program is a paid workforce training program designed to prepare individuals for high-paying careers in construction, with a focus on lead service line replacement.
Complete and submit the online application. Take the ACCUPLACER or ACT test if needed (results within the last 5 years are required)
CompletePre-Apprenticeship Training, including:
Receive a job offer from Five Star Energy Services to work on the EquiFlow Lead-Free Program in Wausau, WI. Get hands-on experience replacing lead water service lines and earn while you learn!
Continue with LIUNA's full apprenticeship program (400 classroom hours + 4,000 field hours).
Secure long-term employment with union benefits.
Millions of homes still have lead water pipes! These pipes contaminate drinking water and pose serious health risks—especially in disadvantaged communities. The EquiFlow Lead-Free Program is a community-based initiative working to replace dangerous lead pipes and bring clean, safe drinking water to every household.
The LSR Apprenticeship Program partners with EquiFlow to:
Anyone 18+ years old (including high school seniors)
No prior experience required.
Apprentices receive competitive wages (typically between $28 - $32/hour) during training.
The full LIUNA Apprenticeship takes about 2-3 years with 400 hours of hand-on courses and 4,000 hours of fieldwork.
OSHA 30, CPR/First Aid, Traffic Control, Hazardous Waste Handling, and more.
Apprentices can continue with LIUNA for full-time careers in construction and infrastructure.