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Mechanical Insulator / Foreman - $48/hr + 16 Days Off + PPO Family Health, Eye and Dental - Union Position (LiUNA, DMV Insulation Association)
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What they do
An Insulation Worker installs insulation in homes and buildings, to prevent heat loss in winter and keep houses cooler in hot weather. Installs insulation in building walls and attics or under floors, and wraps hot water heaters or pipes with insulation.
$49,461 / year median in Washington, D.C. (District of Columbia)
+5% projected growth
Job Description
Mechanical Insulator / Foreman
- $48/hr + 16 Days Off + PPO Family Health, Eye and Dental
- Union Position (LiUNA, DMV Insulation Association) Washington, DC Job Details Full-time $7.29
- $48.
EXPERIENCED
Mechanical Insulators, Mechanical Foremen, andUNSKILLED
Apprentices for commercial insulation work in the Washington, D.C. Metro Area with LiUNA (Laborers' International Union of North America). We have positions open for both Davis-Bacon or prevailing wage scale projects and private work Positions for Davis-Bacon or prevailing wage scale projects: Career commercial insulation mechanic jobs Journeymen (JM) level Davis-Bacon or prevailing wage scale projects (Federal or State funded) within a 40-mile radius of D.C. and Baltimore Entry-level apprenticeship positions with full benefits Pay & Benefits for Davis-Bacon or prevailing wage scale projects: Journeymen- Davis-Bacon or prevailing wage scale projects: $48/hour after fringes and after dues — over $1,900/week before taxes (based on 40 hours) Private Work Insulators
- Positions available that do not meet the requirements for Davis-Bacon or Prevailing Wage work
- negotiable Foremen
- Davis-Bacon or prevailing wage scale projects: $1 to $5/hour above prevailing wage
Apprentices:
$19/hour after dues and fringes — full medical, dental, and vision benefits includedDues:
3.5% of gross pay in dues to LiUNA Local 11 Additional Benefits (All Insulators): $7.29/hour for all fringe benefits Comprehensive Health Coverage (Single or Family): Medical PPO plan with $300 deductible (single) / $600 deductible (family) 80% coinsurance after deductible, 100% coverage after reaching $2,000 (single) / $4,600 (family) annual out-of-pocket maximum (includes deductible; excludes non-covered charges and balance billing) Covers hospital, surgical, physician visits, emergency care, and prescription drugs Health eligibility after 130 work hours in the first month; coverage starts 2 months laterNote:
ACA health care costs MAY rise by 75%+ in 2026 — this plan helps offset that risk Dental- $1,000 per person/year for preventive, basic, and major services Vision
- Exams, lenses, and frames covered, subject to frequency limits $500 annual savings plan contribution 9 paid holidays 7 paid time off (PTO) days (accrued) Remaining fringe paid as taxable wages (included in the rate stated above) Requirements for Davis-Bacon or prevailing wage scale projects: Minimum 5 years' experience as a mechanical insulator (mechanic/foreman roles) U.