Sparky Life
On Your Construction Network the Sparky Life Podcast with Lia Lamela, every Thursday has remarkable stories and points of view from journeyman and woman who build the things that make our lives work! These lessons learned are not only valuable for those engaged in the skilled trades but frankly for all of us whether we use tools literally or figuratively in our daily lives. I share with you my electrical journey, experiences and insight through engaging banter with those I have met along the way. If you are interested in trade tales, an industry frought with excitement and risk subscribe and be notified every Thursday when trade tales continue. We build the world we want to live in. Let’s band together to create the sparks in our lives!
Sparky Life
Skip College. Become an Elevator Mechanic.
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Want to earn six figures without a college degree?
In this episode, we dive into the highest paid skilled trades career in America — elevator and escalator mechanics. From job risks to union perks, find out why this trade is one of the most elite (and best kept secrets) out there.
🎙 Lia Lamela is your host — a licensed electrician and fire alarm tech who celebrates the blue-collar baddies and exposes the truth behind the trades.
What you’ll learn:
– The #1 highest paid trade job (yes, over $100K+)
– What elevator mechanics actually do every day
– The real risks behind the paycheck
– How to get in through NEIEP & IUEC
– Secrets no one tells you about the trade
– Why most people quit the apprenticeship — not the job
💬 Know someone stuck in a boring 9–5? Send them this episode. Could literally change their life.
⏱ TIMESTAMPS
00:00 – Intro: Warning, you may want to quit your job
00:36 – The top-paying trade: elevator mechanics
01:45 – Why more people don’t choose this job
02:20 – A day in the life: what elevator techs really do
05:00 – Why this job is high-risk, high-reward
06:15 – The codes, systems, and challenges involved
07:30 – Union support, pay, and long-term benefits
09:00 – Pros, cons & how to get started through NEIEP
10:40 – Wild truths: ghosts of the skilled trades
12:00 – Licensing difficulty vs. other elite careers
13:00 – Millionaire potential + retirement plans
13:49 – Who needs to hear this episode? SHARE IT.
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