Ive been trying to get into the operaters union for the last 4 years. They say i have all the qualifications and I still cant get in. usually 600 apply and about 30-40 get in.Find your local plumbers and pipe fitters union and apply for the apprenticeship program. Not easy to get in, but don’t give up and keep trying. Once you do get in its 5 years of training;schooling and on the job training. The pay, benefits and skill set you acquire is well worth the struggle.